From Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour by Speedboat
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Get a close encounter with nature aboard a brand new state-of-the-art Rigid Inflatable Boat equipped with comfortable suspension seats and look for whales and other magnificent creatures on a 2-hour cruise from Reykjavik harbor.
Highlights
- Look for whales in Faxaflói Bay,
- Sail up close to the islands where puffins nest and lay their eggs
- Get stunning views of the Sun Voyager sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall
Description
Get back to nature and look for whales off the coast of Iceland aboard a brand new RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) equipped with 12 suspension seats to enhance your comfort and safety.
Make your way to the meeting point in the old harbor of Reykjavik and put on the provided warm waterproof overall, life jacket, googles and your own whale watching scarf. Depart from the harbor and pass the Harpa Concert Hall and Sun Voyager sculpture.
Continue to Faxaflói Bay, where up to 23 species of whales, along with dolphins and seals can often be found. Look for the magnificent creatures in their natural environment and encounter sea birds of various species. Keep a look out for the puffins that come to lay their one egg on the many islands in Faxaflói Bay as you cruise up close. Ask your guide any questions you have and hear interesting facts about the whales and other wildlife.
Includes
2-hour cruise aboard a 12-seat luxury RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
Full guidance with information about the whales, wildlife and city
A warm waterproof overall
Gloves and goggles
Life jacket rental
Your own scarf
Important Information
- As a natural phenomenon, seeing whales cannot be guaranteed and they are harder to spot in the sea than in an oceanarium
- The weather in Iceland can be unpredictable
- Please wear warm clothes
- Life jackets are available for rent
- A warm waterproof overall and your own scarf will be provided
- You will get full guidance with information about the whales, wildlife, and city
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund