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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

“This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever done on holiday. Getting to see two humpback whales in their natural habitat was absolutely phenomenal. The boat was comfortable with many vantage points, and it had a fully stocked bar with loads of snacks and…”

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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

“Great tour - tour guide was knowledgable and all the staff were friendly. Sea sickness tablets were provided incase anyone needed them, and we saw whales! A great experience”

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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

“A great experience. Every member of staff was super friendly and helpful. The boat had plenty of room and lots of areas for viewing. Even without seeing any whales it would have been a good trip! Highly recommended.”

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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

“Unfortunately, virtually no whales were sighted on our cruise and the staff indicated that the seas were the roughest of the season so far”

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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

“Our guide was great and very passionate about Iceland and Whales, she shared some great insights and details on them. We were lucky and managed to see a playful whale which was flipping in and out of the water, it was amazing to see 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

“Our guide tried very hard to make us sight some whales which we did ! Remember its nature so you can’t really be sure of seeing whales … also another boat from another company really were v disrespectful and almost scared the whale .. but…”

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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

“We had the opportunity to see some puffins on this trip. It was a good time, the only issue was we could not understand the gentleman who was talking about the puffins.”

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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

“It was very incredible to see how many humpbacks were around, I wish the tour would have been longer because it took a while to get to the area where all the whales were and then we had to go back to the harbor, but…”

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