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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

“Excellent trip with an informative friendly guide we saw humpback whales within an hour and I was impressed with the respect for the whales in not getting too close, hanging around and stressing them out. They came to us in their own time, it was…”

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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

“Excellent! We were lucky with the clear weather and flat sea giving us excellent views of humpbacks several times. Very helpful and informative guide too. Highly recommend.”

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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

“Fantastic tour from start to finish, finding the ticket office was very straightforward and getting onto the boat was all very seamless. The boat left on time and everything ran very smoothy. The guides were great and very knowledgable, we had a glorious (but very…”

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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 had a great whale watching tour. Super good weather and an easy sea. Saw a few Minke Whales, 3 dolphins and a Humpback. During the tour our guide explained all ins and outs!”

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5.Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour

Experience Iceland’s charming puffins on a 1-hour boat tour from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour with guaranteed sightings, expert guides, and stunning birdlife views.

★ 4.6

“Enjoyable tour with entertaining guide and boat captain. The puffins were out and very active during the 8 am tour.”

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6.Reykjavik: the Original 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Discover Iceland’s marine life on a 3-hour whale watching tour from Reykjavik, with expert guides, guaranteed sightings, and warm gear included for a memorable experience.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic tour which we were so lucky to have encountered porpoises, minke whales, humpback whales and dolphins. Our guide was also so knowledgeable. You also get a link to their professional quality photos from the tour afterwards as well as a summary report which is…”

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8.From Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour

Discover the thrill of whale watching from Reykjavik with a 3.5-hour tour for $100. Spot humpbacks, dolphins, and enjoy stunning coastlines with expert guides.

★ 4.3

“We enjoyed the search to find whales! Came across a couple humpback whales and got some great views from the top deck. It was cold and rainy but we managed to retreat into the cabin when there wasn’t much activity. Our guide was wonderful and…”

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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 boat was comfortable and warm inside. We were incredibly lucky and found 2 humpback whales within 30 mins. One of the whales breached at least 15 times (we lost count). Our guide said this was very unusual for winter. Great experience, plenty of space…”

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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

“Amazing experience and we got to see 2 humpbacks at close range. Wrap up warm as the wind chill makes it very very cold. Would do it again for certain! Only negative is that they rushed us back to harbour once we’d seen the whales…”

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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

“Great tour. We did see the puffins. Wish we could have seen them closer but we did see them. Glad we got to see them before they leave the area.”

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13.Reykjavik: Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat

Experience Reykjavik’s marine wildlife on a 2-hour RIB speedboat tour, with chances to see whales, dolphins, and puffins in their natural habitat.

★ 4.7

“The overall trip was magnificent! I was also thankful the captains were very accommodating for myself. This truly has been one of the best whale watching experiences I have ever had. 100 stars!!”

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15.Reykjavik: Whales of Iceland Museum Entrance Ticket

Discover Iceland's whales with life-size models, engaging exhibits, and documentaries—perfect for nature lovers and curious travelers in Reykjavik.

★ 4.4

“Really nice place if you have enough time in Reykjavik. Not many tourists (which is awesome considering how much of them are in the City Centre). Enough whales to feel small :)”

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