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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

“Amazing! Beautiful landscape, many birds and if course we saw the humpback and the minke whales. Thank you to the crew and the team for providing interesting facts about birds and whales. Unforgettable experience!”

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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 really enjoyed our day whale watching, staff were amazing and knew lots of information we managed to see 2 whales and lots of seals would highly recommend this tour”

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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

“Dedicated to finding the whales, very clear explanations of the views, went above and beyond. Highly recommend. Tempted to do it again today!”

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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

“Loved getting to see the puffins, our guide was Joe and he did a fantastic job telling us about puffins but also the other different birds that interact with the puffins. He answered all the questions we had, showed photo examples of the different species,…”

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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

“Definitely recommended! We saw a lot of whales, some of which were going below the boat so we had the chance to see them up close, absolutely amazing! We also saw some dolphins! There are warm overalls available on the boat to keep you from…”

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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

“Did not expect much in January but were so excited Humpback jump totally out of the water near our tour boat. There were 2 other boats out searching as there were numerous reports about whale sightings in previous days.”

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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

“On time, excellent captain and staff. Quite knowledgeable about puffins. Very personable. Convenient to get to from Hotel Borg.”

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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

“It was very easy to check in and find the boats for both tours. The guides on both tours were extremely knowledgeable and the price for everything really was worth it! This was an incredible experience. We saw lots of whales on the whale tour…”

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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

“Very interesting to see the life size models of the whales. There was a big screen that showed a video about how and why the world should look after these wonderful creatures.”

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