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15 Best Reykjavik Whale & Puffin Watching

Minkes and humpbacks work the bay from the old harbor, and summer adds puffin colonies to the route. The overalls they hand out are not optional fashion; wear them.

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 had an amazing morning, the staff where very friendly and informative, everything ran on time and best of all we saw 2 humpback whales and a pod of harbour porpoise who gave us a good show!”

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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

“Life changing experience. Watching the whales was an amazing experience, but even if we hadn’t seen them which can happen as nature is unpredictable, the staff made the experience very pleasant. Would definitely recommend this experience.”

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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

“Very good! Saw three humpback whales as well as dolphins! Patrick the tour guide have so much information in a entertaining way that made the experience more enjoyable, as well as a quick showcase of some whale bones as well, and answered lots of questions…”

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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

“Tour was very good, staff were very friendly and good at spotting the whales and ensuring we got a good view of them. Guide was very informative as well! We got to see Humpback whales and Minke Whales and a lot closer than I thought…”

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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

“We were warned at check-in that we were at the end of the season and we wouldn’t see a lot of puffins. We saw a fair number of puffins plus a few seals. Our captain was great as well as our guide! Definitely recommend but…”

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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

“That was absolutely amazing, truly an unforgettable experience! Julien is an incredible guide: passionate, knowledgeable, and completely dedicated to making sure everyone gets the most out of the adventure. You can really feel how much he loves what he does, it made the whole experience…”

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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

“The service was easily located ne as r the harbor and offered professional and I formative service. the puffins are difficult to photograph with cell phones, but provided binoculars offer good viewing.”

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