Reykjavik Whale Watching — Classic Tour

Tour location iconReykjavik
Tour duration icon3 Hours
Tour difficulty level iconVery easy
Included in your tour
  • 2-3,5 hr. whale watching tour
  • Use of warm overalls and blankets
  • Excellent live commentary in English
  • Complimentary WiFi on board
  • Access to our Wildlife Exhibition
  • Heated indoor saloon
  • Large viewing windows
  • Wildlife guarantee (or try again for free)
  • Pictures taken by crew (when possible)
  • Option to bring children if you wish
STARTS FROMReykjavik
PICKUP LOCATIONReykjavik harbour
TRAVEL METHODBoat
SEASONAll Year
DURATION3 Hours

Don’t have enough time to drive all the way to Húsavík? Fear not! This tour is here to save the day.


Faxaflói Bay, which is located right off the coast of Reykjavík, is full of them. You'll have the chance to see humpbacks, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises. If you're lucky, you might even spot killer whales (Hi, Willy!) or fin whales. The birdlife is just as spectacular: puffins in the summer, gannets, and Arctic terns diving for fish right next to the boat.


To top it all off, the crew members are marine biologists who study these animals. If you have questions or simply want to learn more, you’ll be in the best possible hands. This tour isn't just about watching; it’s about discovery and learning.


The wildlife guarantee is straightforward: if you head out and don't see any whales or dolphins, you’ll receive a complimentary ticket to try again another day. Likewise, this is the original whale-watching tour from Reykjavík and has been running for years. They know the bay, they know the animals, and they follow a strict code of conduct to ensure the whales are never stressed.


Ábyrg hvalaskoðun — responsible whale watching, always!

Elding Adventure at Sea
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Full tour details

  • Meeting point: Elding ticket office, Ægisgarður 5c, Reykjavík (Old Harbour).
  • Tour guided in English.
  • Complimentary WiFi on board.
  • Heated indoor saloon.
  • Photos are taken by the crew when conditions allow.
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Additional information

  • Access to our Wildlife Exhibition is included.
  • Booking confirmation is instant. 
  • Cancellation policy: You can cancel 24 hours before the tour to get a full refund.
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Important information

  • Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. No refunds are given, only a free rebooking.
  • Weather conditions in Iceland can change rapidly, so tours may be altered accordingly.
  • Please bring a hat, gloves, and sturdy footwear. Thermal overalls are available to borrow if needed.
  • Tour abides by a code of conduct for responsible whale watching.
  • Children are welcome.

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