Whale watching with Special Tours from Reykjavík. Choose between our Whale Watching Classic and Whale Watching Express tours – two unforgettable ways to explore the waters of Faxaflói Bay!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 2 - 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup optional
- Pickup starts 60 minutes prior to departure time and takes up to 30 minutes.
- Wheelchair accessible
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
We were very lucky with the whale watching, we got a beautiful show! The tour itself was very nice and the tourguide did her best to keep us up to date on things. Overall an experience I'm happy to have experienced.
Great time, crew were great, stayed out late to find the humpbacked whale we were hoping to see. Fantastic up close view
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Meeting point
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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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