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Reykjavik: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

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Tours Wheelchair accessible Reseller exclusions Sensitive products Activities with Animals Eco Certified Nature & adventure

Encounter whales, dolphins, porpoises and birds on a 3-hour cruise from Reykjavik and see the wildlife in their natural habitat off the capital’s coast. Experience the drama and poetry of whales, seen on more than 95% of summer tours and 80% in winter.

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Highlights

  • Encounter whales, dolphins and harbor porpoises off the coast of Reykjavik
  • Travel with the only environmentally certified whale watching company in Iceland
  • Cruise from Faxafloi Bay to look for humpback, orca and minke whales on summer and winter tours
  • Keep up-to-date with the online Whale Diary and monitor sightings and conditions in the area
  • Help protect and preserve the wildlife and scenery of Iceland's magnificent landscape

Description

Climb aboard a whale-watching boat operated by the only environmentally certified whale watching company in Iceland. Get up close to humpback, minke, and orca whales, as well as abundant sea birds, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises. After setting sail, explore the southern part of Faxafloi Bay off Reykjavik’s old harbor and have an excellent chance of encountering mysterious and fascinating whales off the coast of Iceland, where the ocean currents create some of the best whale-watching conditions in the world. Enjoy a tour with a high success rate: Whales are seen on more than 95% of summer tours and 80% of winter tours, often surfacing within a few meters of the boat. To ensure that the animals are not disturbed, boats sail at a constant speed toward the whales' habitat, a sustainable policy that also minimizes oil use and pollution. Learn about the wildlife and scenery from guides that have gone through an extensive training program, based on exclusively developed guiding principles. And as a successful whale watching tour is a team effort, the crew works closely with passengers to spot whales, helping you feel an important part of the experience.

Includes

Whale watching tour Guide Use of warm overalls Access to the local partner's whale-watching center WiFi on board

Important Information

  • Once in the harbor you can look around the Whale Watching Centre and watch videos, or just look at the various skeletons, information boards and gifts for sale
  • By buying a ticket for this tour you are contributing to the summer research projects, environmentally friendly and responsible tourism and non-governmental organizations for the protection of wildlife
  • Please be aware that the pick-up is only arranged from hotels and accommodations in Reykjavik Greater Area.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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