Whale Watching in Reykjavík

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 3.5 hrs
Spoken languages: Dutch, English, French
Minimum age: From 7 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info

Activity description

Spend a magical moment at sea on a whale-watching cruise in Reykjavík!

The highlight of any trip to Iceland, whale watching in Reykjavík is a year-round experience aboard a boat designed for your comfort during the cruise: you will find a cafe where you can buy drinks, a changing room where you can borrow blankets or warm overalls to protect you from the cold on deck, seats inside to keep warm, observation platforms outside to watch the whales up close, and toilets. Intercom systems will also allow you to listen to the crew's explanations of the wildlife and landscapes encountered during the trip.

The summer season from April to October is the best time to go whale watching in Reykjavík, as minke whales are plentiful and easy to spot, as are other cetacean species (white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales). But the winter season from November to March is just as exceptional, offering a magical atmosphere for cruising under the setting winter sun - a great opportunity to get some superb shots of the whales in Reykjavík!

Whether you are on your own, a couple, a family or a group of friends, seeing the whales in Reykjavík on this 2.5 to 3-hour cruise will help you create even more unforgettable memories in Iceland!

Course of events

- Meeting with the team at their base in the Old Harbour

- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Board the boat and set off for a 2.5 to 3-hour excursion

- Return to the base and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.

Special terms

Pregnant people are not advised to participate in this activity.

Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Wild animals are unpredictable; we cannot guarantee that you will see them during this activity.

If you would like a pick-up in Reykjavík, please contact the captain once your booking has been confirmed (⚠️ attention, pick-ups can only be provided from certain points, and no return transfer will be provided at the end of the activity).

Included
  • Captain
  • Warm overall
  • Life jacket
  • Access to Elding Whale Watching Wildlife Exhibition ×
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
Excluded
  • Transfer
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
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Meeting point
Elding Whale Watching - Reykjavík's Old Harbour, AEgisgardur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule