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Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise

36 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 36 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Reykjavik, Iceland

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3 hours 50 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Choose from a 2.5 or 3.5h shore excursion at a time to suit you – morning or afternoon – and then hop aboard your whale-watching boat at Reykjavik Port. Watch out for the incredible marine life for which Iceland is famed as you head toward the waters of Faxaflói Bay. Your guide will hand you a pair of warm (and waterproof!) coveralls to wear, should you need them, enabling you to sightsee without feeling the cold. Listen to your guide explain the different species of whales that are found in Iceland, and hear captivating tales about encounters with these magnificent sea creatures. The waters around Faxaflói Bay are home to porpoises and white-beaked dolphins as well as whales, and the creatures often surface close to the boat; have your camera ready! Your cruise has a 90 percent success rate for seeing whales, but in the unlikely event that you don’t see any your guide will give you a complimentary ticket for another boat ride.

What's Included

  • Free WiFi
  • Complimentary sea sickness tablets, if needed
  • Use of thermal overalls - also available in children's sizes!
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

544P+F35
104 Reykjavík, Iceland

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Please be ready at the Skarfabakki Harbour 1 hour prior to your departure time if you have selected pick-up.

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Meeting point

Geirsgata
101 Reykjavík, Iceland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Wave goodbye to Reykjavik Port and head out on a whale-watching cruise around Faxaflói Bay! Choose from two shore excursions – a leisurely 3.5-hour cruise or a 2.5-hour high-speed cruise – and then sit back and relax aboard your sightseeing boat. Watch out for porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales and humpback whales that swim in abundance around the area, and learn all about them from an onboard guide.

NEW - the new Special Tours Iceland App is available for all clients to download before or during the tour, with both text and audio information about your tour, wildlife, and the surrounding nature. Available for Andriod and Apple in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?

A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5477PRTKEFWHALE

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  • Free WiFi
  • Complimentary sea sickness tablets, if needed
  • Use of thermal overalls - also available in children's sizes!
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  • Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your tour
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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