White-beaked dolphins, humpback whales and harbour porpoises are just some of the mammals you're likely to spot frolicking in Iceland's waters during the winter months. And with this expert-led Reykjavík whale-watching tour, you're likely to learn a thing or two about these incredible creatures, too.

Your whale-watching trip departs from Reykjavík harbour, in the heart of the city. From here, you'll head out to sea, en route to Faxaflói Bay.

As you glide through the water, your expert captain and guide will tell you a bit more about the whales and birdlife common to this area. With luck, you'll get to spot Iceland's population of whales, dolphins and porpoises in their natural habitat. You'll spend a couple of hours at sea, giving you a good chance of an unforgettable animal encounter.

Nothing to complain about was amazing

We enjoyed the whole experience and seeing whales was the icing on the cake because we know nothings a given

Picked up by bus, taken to the boat. Given either long coats or overalls which were water and wind proof. Skipper took out and we saw humpback whales. A wonderful experience. We'll work the money.

We enjoyed the trip, we saw a humpback Whale and spent some time searching for other species. We saw the whale within 15 minutes so the 3 hours felt a little bit long but that was only because we were very lucky.

The whole experience was fabulous from the start to the end, the guide on board was a French gentleman who had lots of knowledge and was very informative, the boat was very clean and the staff very attentive and helpful. No negatives, other than seeing more whales but hey that's nature and can't be booked to appear!!!

More space inside the boat for the trip back would have been a bonus as we were all freezing by then. But seeing whales and dolphins was worth the cold! Hard to hear the commentary over sound of wind and engine.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll head out for some whale watching from Faxaflói Bay
The waters here are a natural habitat of humpback whales
You might be able to spot dolphins and porpoises throughout the tour

Important to know

We prioritize responsible and respectful wildlife viewing on all of our dolphin and whale-watching tours, and we try to avoid interfering with their natural behaviours as much as possible. While sightings can't be 100% guaranteed due to this conservation-focused effort, we'll try our best to make sure you see them
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring warm clothes
Bring suitable footwear
Bring a hat

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide
Boat tour

Booking fee

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

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

SNAELAND GRIMSSON EHF

What people say about this experience

4.7/5

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Based on 17 reviews

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4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

Value for money

4.6/5

All ratings (17)

5 stars (13)

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4 stars (4)

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Mrs G Harding
Travelled with family
20 January 2026
5
United Kingdom
Nothing to complain about was amazing
T
Trish
Travelled as a couple
26 January 2025
5
United Kingdom
We enjoyed the whole experience and seeing whales was the icing on the cake because we know nothings a given
R
Roland
Travelled as a couple
6 February 2024
5
United Kingdom
Picked up by bus, taken to the boat. Given either long coats or overalls which were water and wind proof. Skipper took out and we saw humpback whales. A wonderful experience. We'll work the money.
S
Stacey C
Travelled with family
17 November 2023
5
United Kingdom
We enjoyed the trip, we saw a humpback Whale and spent some time searching for other species. We saw the whale within 15 minutes so the 3 hours felt a little bit long but that was only because we were very lucky.
J
Jo Jo
Travelled as a couple
2 January 2023
5
United Kingdom
The whole experience was fabulous from the start to the end, the guide on board was a French gentleman who had lots of knowledge and was very informative, the boat was very clean and the staff very attentive and helpful. No negatives, other than seeing more whales but hey that's nature and can't be booked to appear!!!
M
Mary
Travelled with family
2 January 2022
5
United Kingdom
More space inside the boat for the trip back would have been a bonus as we were all freezing by then. But seeing whales and dolphins was worth the cold! Hard to hear the commentary over sound of wind and engine.