Whales, Puffins & Reykjavík

Experience the wildlife and nature adventure of a lifetime on this small group – personal whale watching tour. The custom made RIB boats allow you to get closer to the whales and puffins than any boats can offer. On this fun tour the fast, stable and safe boats also allow us to cover more area as we search for the wild life, thus increasing your chances of spotting whales, dolphins and bird-life.

This great whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and during the puffin season (early May to the end of August) we also visit the puffins in their natural habitat. Next we head out in search of the whales. There are very few things that will beat the experience of seeing the whales and dolphins as up close as you can at sea level from our RIB boats.

Our whale watching boats are equipped with high performance suspension seats. These shock absorbing seats increase safety and comfort and reduce the risk of injuries. So you can comfortably & securely enjoy your whale watching adventure out on the North Atlantic waters.

After the whale safari we travel back to Reykjavík, where we will take ride along the city's shore line, experiencing a unique panoramic view of Reykjavík from the sea (perfect for photos).

Our boats will take you past the Sun Voyager sculpture and the harbour side of Iceland's most famous building, the glittering Harpa Concert Hall.

This tour has an age limit of 10 years & height limit of 145 CM and we recommend the The Classic Tour on the larger boats for families with younger children. Due to the design of our suspension seats, we also have a maximum weight limit of 140 kg.

Two hour expertly guided whale whale watching tour in a 12 seater RIB boat.
Small Group – Only 12 passengers with expert guide & captain.
Suspension seats – To maximise comfort and safety, we have suspension seats fitted on our boats to help absorb the impact of the waves on the boat.
Flexible Ticket! Change the date & time of your departure up to 24 hours in advance, if needed!
Puffins are seen on this tour sighted from early May towards the end of August!
Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views off the Sun Voyager & Harpa Concert Hall.
Whale Guarantee! If we are unlucky and can't seem to find whales or dolphins on the RIB tour you can try again for free on the Classic Whale Watching on the larger boats either in Reykjavík or in Akureyri.
We supply warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment.

The tour has an age limit of 10 years & a strict height limit of 145 CM.
Due to the design of our suspension seats, we also have a maximum weight limit of 140 KG.
The puffin season is only from approx. the 20th of April – 15th of August.
See Reykjavík City and the Harpa Concert Hall from the sea.
Only 12 people per boat with expert whale guide and RIB boat captain.
Quicker then the “Classic Whale Watching tour”, only 2 hours from harbour to harbour.
“Whale Guarantee” If we find no whales on your tour you get a free return ticket on the “Classic Whale Watching Tour”.
This tour may not be suitable for pregnant women. Consult your doctor before signing up.
This tour is not recommended for those with a history of back or knee injuries

A 100% charge applies if canceled within 1 days of the start time.

Check in at the Ticket Office
This great whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and during the puffin season (early May to the end of August) we also visit the puffins in their natural habitat. Check in at our ticket office where we will get you ready for the tour with warm overalls and all necessary safety equipment. Next we head out in search of the whales. There are very few things that will beat the experience of seeing the whales and dolphins as up close as you can at sea level from our RIB boats.
Visit the Puffins on their Islands
During the puffin season (early May to the end of August) we visit the puffins in their natural habitat, at the Islands of Akurey, Engey or Lundey just outside of Reykjavík. The journey here is a short one, and we spend around 5-10 minutes with the Puffins. Puffins, auks, gannets and an incredible variety of other sea birds dominate the skies and sea cliffs just a few minutes sailing from the Old Harbour. Our RIB’s are fast and small so we get you extra close and extra quickly out to the islands!
Search for Whales & Dolphins in Faxaflói Bay
Next we head out in search of the whales and dolphins in Faxaflói Bay. There is a good chance of spotting a range of species, such as Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, White-beaked Dolphins & Harbour Porpoises. We are proud to have 95% sighting success. There are very few things that will beat the experience of seeing the whales and dolphins as up close as you can at sea level from our RIB boats.
Ride Along the Harbourfront
After the whale safari we travel back to Reykjavík, where we will take ride along the city’s shore line, experiencing a unique panoramic view of Reykjavík from the sea (perfect for photos). Our boats will take you past the Sun Voyager sculpture on the seafront and we then go by the harbour side of Iceland’s most famous building, the glittering Harpa Concert Hall. Gain a whole new perspective on Reykjavík city from the shoreline.
Back to the Harbour
Finally, after a great adventure at sea, we head back to the harbour! This is approximately two hours after the tour start time. Then it‘s time to get out of your warm overalls and recuperate in our service center. We have WCs and information available inside so you can plan your next steps in Reykjavík. Be sure to check we have your correct email so we can send you any photos (if taken) that the guide took on your tour!

Dress appropriately for our northern ocean, so if you have it, bring warm outdoor clothing like a wool or fleece sweater, some warm headgear and gloves. Sturdy shoes are recommended. No High heels, open-toed footwear or flippers please!