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15 Best Reykjavik Whale & Puffin Watching

The whale and puffin sailings from the old harbor: minke and humpback runs on the bay, summer puffin-colony add-ons and express RIB versions for the impatient. The overalls they hand out are not optional fashion; wear them.

1.Reykjavík: Whale Watching and Marine Life Cruise

Discover Iceland's marine wildlife on a 3-hour whale watching cruise from Reykjavík. Expect expert guides, scenic views, and potential whale sightings.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Amazing!!!! Stunning boat! We saw two humpback whales for ages on a sunny day. Highlight of our trip. Guide knew a lot about whales too. Loved every minute”

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2.Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

Experience Iceland's marine wildlife on a smooth, three-hour whale watching cruise from Reykjavik aboard the Amelia Rose yacht, with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.5

“Very well organised trip and guide was fabulous. Great to see 3 humpback whales, Shane we didn’t see more or other species but great day, would definitely do again!”

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3.The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

Experience the thrill of spotting whales and dolphins on Reykjavik’s popular 3-hour whale-watching cruise. Guides, views, and wildlife viewing await.

★ 4.5

“We took the trip Jan 12th 2026 we knew it was going to be a bit rough and though they had had sightings recently they were single shots. Well almost as soon as we set off we saw a whale. And it stayed visible almost…”

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4.Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour with Expert Guide

Experience Iceland's marine life on a 2-3 hour whale-watching tour from Reykjavik, with expert guides, comfortable vessels, and a chance to spot whales and dolphins.

★ 4.3

“We booked the trip before we went to Iceland . The whole experience was excellent , great staff who were both friendly and knowledgable. We got to see porpoises and hump back whales . We sailed on the Andrea which was one of the large…”

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7.Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s marine wildlife on a 3.5-hour whale watching tour from Reykjavik. Enjoy expert guides, comfortable boats, and chances to see whales, dolphins, and more.

★ 4.5

“Amazing tour!!! We seen 4 humpback whales in total, and even got to see the tail of banana. The weather was very smooth and our guide was very very approachable. I took a sea sickness tablet prior to the tour which worked wonders. The views…”

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9.Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Yacht Cruise

Experience Iceland’s marine life on a 3-hour whale and dolphin watching yacht cruise from Reykjavik. Enjoy stunning views, knowledgeable guides, and a cozy boat.

★ 4.5

“The guide was excellent taking us to spots where the whales had been seen earlier that day. We were lucky to see several sightings of the Humpback Whales.”

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10.Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Experience Iceland’s marine wildlife on a 3-hour whale-watching yacht cruise in Reykjavik. See whales, dolphins, puffins, and enjoy stunning city views from the water.

★ 4.5

“Absolutely fantastic. Saw a double breach and a single breach. The whales were cleaning and we saw a huge amount of activity. Best time ever. Nothing as beautiful as the natural world we live in.”

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12.Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik

Experience up-close puffin viewing on this 1-hour Reykjavik cruise with expert guides, binoculars, and flexible departure times for a truly authentic Icelandic adventure.

★ 4.5

“OK tour, guides were knowledgeable and seemed very interested in educating the passengers on the boat about puffins and their behavior. Unfortunately, the sea state was rough and this made for a bit unpleasant ride as well photographing the birds hard.”

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14.Reykjavik: Whales and Puffins Express Cruise Combo Tour

Experience Iceland's wildlife with this 4-hour combo tour in Reykjavík, featuring whale sightings, puffin watching, guided commentary, and cozy boat rides.

★ 4.4

“Lucky enough to see a lot of whales feeding which made it spectacular. The puffin island is amazing with 30,000 of the little guys dog fighting the gulls for food. It is a great treat.”

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