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Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour

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Activity provider:Special Tours Iceland
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Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour

Activity provider:Special Tours Iceland
4.1  / 5
1729 reviews
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Set off on a fantastic whale watching boat to spot some of the Atlantic Ocean's most magnificent mammals. You’ll be on the lookout for minke whales, dolphins, porpoises and more. If you don’t see a whale, you’ll get to go on another trip for free!

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Duration 2 - 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Sail from Reykjavik on Iceland’s largest whale-watching ship
  • Rest assured, if there are no whales you get another ticket for free
  • Stay warm and cozy with overalls supplied by the crew
  • Relax at the café or browse the souvenir shop
Full description

Set sail from Reykjavik’s old harbor in style on the Andrea, the largest whale-watching ship in Iceland. Spot minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises, humpback whales, and occasionally orcas with the help of an experienced guide.

Enjoy a whale-watching experience with a special educational focus, and ask your guide any questions you have. Learn about the whales and other sea life from your guide's knowledge, an app available in 5 languages, and the microscope, baleens, and whale teeth on board.

Move around the Andrea's spacious public viewing areas, and admire the fantastic 360-degree views of the environment from the deck. Stay warm with included overalls and heated indoor seating. In the summer, you can also join an express tour on a faster express whale watching boat.

If you get cold or hungry, there’s also an onboard café serving a range of refreshments, as well as a souvenir shop. And should you fail to see any of the spectacular creatures from the deep, you'll receive a complimentary ticket to sail again.

Includes
  • Whale watching trip
  • Experienced guide
  • Warm overalls (includes children's sizes)
  • WiFi and heated indoor seating
  • Ticket for a second trip if you see no whales
  • App available in 5 languages
  • Hotel transfers
  • Hot drinks and refreshments (available to purchase)

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This tour starts at the Special Tours office on Reykjavík’s old harbor, only 5 minutes walk from the city center. There are blue "Whale Watching" flags outside.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Please consider that the best time for whale watching in Iceland is during the Summer months (from April until September)
  • The chances of spotting whales may be lower at other times of the year
  • To make your excursion even more pleasurable, be sure to bring warm and comfortable clothing
  • Spacious and comfortable inside areas are available with larger windows for better viewing
  • Please note that sightings of wildlife can not be guaranteed. If you are not able to see anything on your tour you will get a complimentary ticket to try again
  • Please note that the tour is dependent on correct weather conditions. The captains will make their decision to sail based on many years of experience, always keeping in mind passenger safety and comfort
  • Please be aware that the conditions may be rougher than expected when sailing out to sea. Please take the necessary precautions to prepare yourself if you are susceptible to seasickness
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4.1 /5

based on 1729 reviews

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  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
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It was an absolutely amazing experience! A small crew of 3, Barbara our guide, first captain and a junior captain- were absolutely fantastic! Weather was not on our side but the spirit was high, we saw soooo many animals around us, different types of whales and dolphins.! It was magical! The crew was amazing! Highly recommend, I want to come back again,again and again! Thank you so much! Tatiana🤗

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June 22, 2023

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Tatiana – United KingdomVerified booking

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Sightings of wild animals are never gaurenteed (they are wild animals) but we got lucky and the trip itseld was a fantastic. However, the instructions of where to meet / how to park should be much clearer - we were one of about 7 others who nearly missed the boat as a result. The meeting point is a private car park only accessible to authorised vehicles, and the nearest public place to park with spaces available we found was too far away to walk in time. Luckily, some kind people let us park in a private car park nearby - others might not have been so lucky. My advice would be to find nearby parking with ample time until departure to avoid stress, and walk the meeting point stated in the booking.

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March 22, 2023

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Jason – United KingdomVerified booking

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An amazing experience from booking until the end of the trip. You are fully kept up to date about collection points and times etc and ultimately if the trip was still going ahead. The staff were amazing onboard the boat and fully informative including combating sea sickness (not that I suffered but some did) they even have tablets for you. The boat was well equipped and you could go and walk up if needed. The crew did everything they could to take us to find some whales and they didn’t disappoint. The best part was the crew took pictures that they blog with later in the day and they are then free for you to download leaving you just to take in the experience of being so close to these majestic creatures. This trip is a must if the weather is on your side! Don’t walk run and book it you won’t be disappointed.

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