Reykjavik Whale Watching Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot majestic humpback whales
- Cruise through Faxaflói Bay
- Learn from expert naturalist guides
- Enjoy panoramic city views
- Experience Icelandic marine life up close
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 3-hour whale watching cruise
- Expert naturalist guide
- Warm overalls and blankets
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Elding Whale Watching, Ægisgarður 5c, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the weather forecast before booking, as tours may be canceled due to adverse conditions.
- Confirm the departure time and location, as schedules can vary seasonally.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for check-in purposes.
Know before you go
- Dress warmly in layers, as temperatures can be chilly on the water.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery and wildlife.
- Be prepared for potential sea sickness; consider taking motion sickness medication if needed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Passengers with limited mobility are warmly welcome. However, please note that our boats are not fully accessible, as steep stairs and high thresholds may limit access to inside areas and toilet facilities.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a light-weight chair on board our larger boats. If possible, please notify us of your arrival in advance, as assistance with boarding may be required.
- If conditions in Reykjavík are unfavourable, the tour may either be cancelled or depart from an alternative harbour, which could extend the duration by 1-2 hours.
- No whales or dolphins spotted on your tour? Join us again another day for FREE!
Traveler reviews
We had a “whale” of a time with Elding adventures at Sea
I highly recommend Elding Whale Watching tours. The boat is very big, safe and weather protected. The highlight was having commentary from a marine biologist to explain about the whales we might see. There was another marine biologist available to answer questions also. We were lucky and saw 5 humpback whales. Watching them whilst having their behaviour etc ex0lained was a great educational experience.
Great Trip with Many Whale Sightings
Great trip. They did a great job providing all the necessities. We were very impressed with the care given to those who were seasick. We watched from a distance but were very impressed with the personal care given. Loved the warm clothes provided—much needed!
Nicee
I love the view with my friends
Great tour.
Booked two tours and were rewarded every time. I was able to observe many whales. What I found a bit strange were the fellow travelers who screamed every time they spotted a whale. Otherwise, the tour was beautiful and informative.
Too crowded and bad captaining
This was easy to book and it was nice to have spaces that were warm to go in when it felt cold. The tour was over booked however. There were not enough spaces for everyone to sit on the boat. When the whales were near the boat, the captain pointed the boat directly at the location of the whales (12:00) and only the people in the front of the boat could see the whales. There were about 30 people crowding to the front of each deck and impossible to see over or around them. There was one point that the whales swam to the side of the boat but after a few minutes the captain pointed the boat right at the whales again and we couldn’t see. It would have made more sense if the captain turned the boat at different angles so that people could have been distributed to multiple areas of the boat.