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Watch whales in comfort from a large boat with indoor area

Reykjavík, Iceland

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Watch whales in comfort from a large boat with indoor area
Schwanzflosse eines Wals vor einem rot-weißen Ausflugsboot auf ruhigem Meer bei klarem Himmel.
Wal springt aus dem Meer, im Vordergrund unscharf Person in roter Jacke auf einem Boot
Drei Personen in roten Jacken stehen mit Blick aufs Meer bei pastelligem Dämmerungshimmel
Nahaufnahme einer Person mit Mikrofon, Stirnband und Sonnenbrille vor blauem Himmel
Zwei Wale öffnen ihre Mäuler beim Sprung und spritzen Wasser, seitliche Nahaufnahme bei bewölktem Tageslicht.

Experience whales on a comfortable boat tour from Reykjavík. Watch common minke whales, humpback whales and white-beaked dolphins in Faxaflói Bay.

What you can experience here

Set off on an unforgettable whale watching tour and observe majestic marine mammals in the fascinating Faxaflói Bay. Common minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and porpoises frolic here in their natural habitat. Away from the crowds you experience Iceland’s impressive wildlife, while large boats with a stable ride and modern amenities ensure maximum comfort.

The tours start from Reykjavík harbour and are operated on large boats that are ideal for families and groups. Equipped with a comfortable indoor area and experienced guides who share interesting facts about the region and its wildlife, the tour offers around three hours of discovery on the water. Warm overalls to protect you from the chilly wind are provided. Thanks to the environmentally conscious design of the tour and valuable cooperation with research institutions, your visit helps to protect these impressive marine inhabitants.

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Good to know when planning

  • Tour starts from Reykjavík harbour, lasts around 3 hours
  • Warm overalls are provided for the cold weather
  • Weekends can be busy, book early

Where you can book it

  • Whale watching tour by boat

    3:00 h · from €92

    Operator: Elding Adventure at Sea

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    What others say about Elding Adventure at Sea

    Nutzer loben die freundliche, kompetente Crew und die gut organisierte Buchung. Häufig erwähnen sie beeindruckende Tierbeobachtungen und Flexibilität bei Terminänderungen. Einige bemängeln jedoch unzureichende Sichtungen und Unannehmlichkeiten während der Tour.

    Operator reviews are based on travellers' opinions and were summarised with the help of AI.

Categories

  • Wildlife watching
  • Tours

Where you'll find it

Whale Watching Tour · Elding, AEgisgardur, Reykjavík, Island

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Photo credits: Elding Adventure at Sea, Sandholt Reykjavik

Whale watching tour by boat

from €92 · Elding Adventure at Sea

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