Activities

Reykjavík whale watching cruise

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$140.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, German

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes

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Guided Tour

Kids go free

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Get onboard one of the largest whale-watching boats
Admire the Minke Whales and Harbor Porpoises
Enjoy an educational and interactive cruise

What to expect

Join the experienced crew of Special Tours for a whale watching adventure you won't forget! This tour typically sails on Andrea, one of the largest whale-watching boats in Iceland known for her stability and comfort.

The Andrea gives extra comfort, with great inside and outside viewing decks. The Andrea is very family-friendly with an educational and interactive focus where their passengers get to see and feel whale teeth and bones and see specimens from the ocean that are shown to them on an on-board screen using special microscopes.

The most common whales spotted include Minke Whales, White-Beaked Dolphins, Harbor Porpoises and even the majestic Humpback Whales.

What's included

Guided boat tour
Free ticket to try again in case of no sightings
Warm floatable overalls provided for your comfort and safety (also available for children)
Wi-Fi, Café and Souvenirs on board
WCs on board
Pick up and drop-off

Where

Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:

Please select your pick-up location during the booking. Please refer to the bus stop indicated near the name of your hotel. If no pick-up, please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

What to remember

If you've added transfer to your booking, it takes place 30-60 minutes before the tour. Please be ready at the pickup point 60 minutes before departure time
Warm clothes and good footwear are recommended - and don't forget your camera!
The tour is dependent on weather and sightings cannot be guaranteed
Weather and sea conditions can be unpredictable during the winter months; the captains will make their decision to sail based on many years of experience, always keeping in mind passenger safety and comfort
Sometimes in the winter, you might sail from other harbors south of Reykjavik for better sea conditions, in which case we provide transport for all our passengers to and from Reykjavik; in this case the tour might be slightly longer due to the extra drive

Provider

Special Tours Wildlife Adventures

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Graf von Roit
From Germany - April 2025

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

In der Bucht von Reyjkavik ist es sehr unwahrscheinlich, Wale zu sehen. Maximal Delfine und auch das in der Zeit eher unwahrscheinlich. Aber das muss ...
Cobie
From United States of America - October 2024

Solo traveler

65 - 74 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Voldoende ruimte voor iedereen om de walvissen te zien als ze er waren Was fantastische reis En binnen warme ruimte om even wat warms te drinken
Anonymous
From United States of America - February 2024

Great
Overall rated
4/5
Julian
From Netherlands - January 2023

Traveled with a group of friends

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Ondanks dat er minder kans is walvissen te zien in januari toch een paar gezien,voor de kou krijg je een dikke overall.

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What people say about this experience

Excellent