RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik
by Whale Safari Iceland
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€344Overview
This boat tour offers whale watching on a fast, custom RIB speed-boat from Reykjavik's Old Harbour. The tour lasts about two hours and includes guided wildlife viewing with a marine biologist. During puffin season from early May to the end of August, the boat visits the puffins’ natural habitat on the nearby islands of Akurey, Engey, or Lundey, spending about 5 to 10 minutes observing the birds. The small, agile RIB allows close encounters with whales, dolphins, puffins, and other seabirds. The main part of the tour takes place in Faxaflói Bay, where the operator seeks whales and dolphins. The boat’s suspension seats help reduce bumps and increase comfort on the North Atlantic waters. After the wildlife viewing, the boat returns along Reykjavik’s shoreline, providing panoramic views of Jón Gunnar Árnason’s Sun Voyager sculpture and a close approach to the Harpa Concert Hall. The tour concludes back at the Old Harbour about two hours after departure. Included are a professional marine biologist guide, all required safety equipment, and coveralls for protection. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included. Group size is limited to 12 passengers for a small-group experience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Old Harbour of Reykjavík
The tour begins at Reykjavík's Old Harbour. During puffin season from early May to late August, the boat heads to nearby islands to see puffins in their natural environment before searching for whales and dolphins. The RIB boats are fast and stable, allowing coverage of a larger area to increase chances of wildlife sightings.
5 min
Puffin Islands
From early May until the end of August, the tour includes a visit to puffin colonies on Akurey, Engey, or Lundey islands just outside Reykjavík. The journey to the islands is short, and passengers spend about 5 to 10 minutes observing puffins, auks, gannets, and other seabirds. The small RIB boats approach the islands quickly and closely.
10 min
Faxafloi Bay
The main wildlife search takes place in Faxaflói Bay, focusing on whales and dolphins. The RIB boats feature high-performance suspension seats that absorb shocks to improve safety and comfort on the North Atlantic waters. This part of the tour lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Sun Voyager
Returning to Reykjavík, the boat travels along the shoreline, offering panoramic views of the city from the sea. Passengers pass the Sun Voyager sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, which is located on the seafront and visible for photography.
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
The boat continues along the harbour side to pass Iceland's well-known Harpa Concert Hall, noted for its distinctive glass facade. This stop lasts about five minutes.
5 min
Return to Old Harbour
The tour ends by returning to the Old Harbour after approximately two hours on the water.
5 min
Meeting point
Our ticket office is located at Ægisgarður 5d in 101 Reykjavík at the corner of the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík.
End point
Our ticket office is located at Ægisgarður 5d in 101 Reykjavík at the corner of the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik
by Whale Safari Iceland
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€344Overview
This boat tour offers whale watching on a fast, custom RIB speed-boat from Reykjavik's Old Harbour. The tour lasts about two hours and includes guided wildlife viewing with a marine biologist. During puffin season from early May to the end of August, the boat visits the puffins’ natural habitat on the nearby islands of Akurey, Engey, or Lundey, spending about 5 to 10 minutes observing the birds. The small, agile RIB allows close encounters with whales, dolphins, puffins, and other seabirds. The main part of the tour takes place in Faxaflói Bay, where the operator seeks whales and dolphins. The boat’s suspension seats help reduce bumps and increase comfort on the North Atlantic waters. After the wildlife viewing, the boat returns along Reykjavik’s shoreline, providing panoramic views of Jón Gunnar Árnason’s Sun Voyager sculpture and a close approach to the Harpa Concert Hall. The tour concludes back at the Old Harbour about two hours after departure. Included are a professional marine biologist guide, all required safety equipment, and coveralls for protection. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included. Group size is limited to 12 passengers for a small-group experience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Old Harbour of Reykjavík
The tour begins at Reykjavík's Old Harbour. During puffin season from early May to late August, the boat heads to nearby islands to see puffins in their natural environment before searching for whales and dolphins. The RIB boats are fast and stable, allowing coverage of a larger area to increase chances of wildlife sightings.
5 min
Puffin Islands
From early May until the end of August, the tour includes a visit to puffin colonies on Akurey, Engey, or Lundey islands just outside Reykjavík. The journey to the islands is short, and passengers spend about 5 to 10 minutes observing puffins, auks, gannets, and other seabirds. The small RIB boats approach the islands quickly and closely.
10 min
Faxafloi Bay
The main wildlife search takes place in Faxaflói Bay, focusing on whales and dolphins. The RIB boats feature high-performance suspension seats that absorb shocks to improve safety and comfort on the North Atlantic waters. This part of the tour lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Sun Voyager
Returning to Reykjavík, the boat travels along the shoreline, offering panoramic views of the city from the sea. Passengers pass the Sun Voyager sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, which is located on the seafront and visible for photography.
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
The boat continues along the harbour side to pass Iceland's well-known Harpa Concert Hall, noted for its distinctive glass facade. This stop lasts about five minutes.
5 min
Return to Old Harbour
The tour ends by returning to the Old Harbour after approximately two hours on the water.
5 min
Meeting point
Our ticket office is located at Ægisgarður 5d in 101 Reykjavík at the corner of the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík.
End point
Our ticket office is located at Ægisgarður 5d in 101 Reykjavík at the corner of the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.