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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

“We loved our trip and felt very lucky to be on the boat we were! the guide was informative and very respectful of the whales and their environment which cannot be said for other boats we saw! We saw humpback whales and it was amazing”

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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

“We had sightings, but the guide could not always be heard very well, had to ask a couple of ti.es to turn the volume up. other than that, a great tour”

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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

“Absolutely loved the experience, wrap up warm! We saw Banana the humpback whale and an assortment of seabirds including puffins. After observing banana for a while we went in search of other sightings but couldn’t locate any so returned to watch banana for a little…”

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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

“Joe was a fantastic guide for this tour! Very knowledgeable and personable. We very much enjoyed our time with the puffins! Highly recommend for your summer itinerary in Iceland.”

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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

“we saw two whales and a seal, which was amazing. Being on the top front deck gave us the best view, but it was very cold and we couldn’t hear the tour guide. Luckily, a professional photographer took photos of the view and sent them…”

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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 experience Whale watching! The guides were fantastic at finding the whales and explaining all about them. The boat was comfy with plenty of places to explore outside and plenty of seats inside. They even take photos of the whales which you can download afterwards.”

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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

“This was a once in a lifetime experience for myself and my daughter ❤️ the guide was informative and also very funny throughout the tour giving lots of facts but also keeping everyone entertained. We saw 2 humpback whales swimming together ❤️”

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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

“A fabulous afternoon where we were lucky enough not just to see the main four (Harbour Porpoise, White Beaked Dolphins, Minke Whales & Humpback Whale) but we got a surprise full breach out the water next to our boat by a magnificent Humpback Whale too!…”

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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

“We saw the whales dive multiple times and tried a fel local drinks onboard. Very comfortable journey. We trultly enjoyed. Thank you”

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11.Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik

Experience Iceland’s marine wildlife on a 3-hour whale-watching tour from Reykjavik, with expert guides, scenic views, and a sightings guarantee.

★ 4.0

“We had an amazing experience on this tour. Although there are obviously no guarantees that you'll see wildlife, we were very fortunate to see Humpback whales, Minke whales and Harbour porpoises. It was really incredible! Amongst the birds were puffins as well. Would definitely do…”

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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

“Our guide, Peter, was informative and funny! The puffins had mostly started migrating, but the ones we saw were interesting and cute.”

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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

“Claudine was amazing! I was super nervous but felt safe! We saw puffins, mink whale, humpbacks, type of dolphins looking like fish. Recommend the boat is fun!”

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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 trip was fantastic. We saw lots of humpback whales putting on a show for us, breeching, and swimming on their backs. Waving their flukes and playing with white nosed dolphins. The guide, Alex, was amazing. She shared lots of marine facts; her passion for…”

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