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Humpback showing off by one of our RIB boats
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Whales, Puffins & Reykjavík

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Reykjavík, Iceland
Boat ToursAdventure ToursSafari & WildlifeBirdwatchingWhale Watching
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About this activity

Chase whales and puffins in their natural habitat aboard purpose-built RIB speedboats from Reykjavík's Old Harbour, then cruise past iconic landmarks like the Sun Voyager sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall. The compact, agile vessels let you get closer to marine wildlife than traditional tour boats while covering more search area in two hours.

Experience the wildlife and nature adventure of a lifetime on this  small group - personal whale watching tour. The custom made RIB boats allow you to get closer to the whales and puffins than any boats can offer. On this fun tour the fast, stable and safe boats also allow us to cover more area as we search for the wild life, thus increasing your chances of spotting whales, dolphins and bird-life. 

This great whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and during the puffin season (early May to the end of August) we also visit the puffins in their natural habitat. Next we head out in search of the whales. There are very few things that will beat the experience of seeing the whales and dolphins as up close as you can at sea level from our RIB boats.

Our whale watching boats are equipped with high performance suspension seats. These shock absorbing seats increase safety and comfort and reduce the risk of injuries. So you can comfortably & securely enjoy your whale watching adventure out on the North Atlantic waters. 

After the whale safari we travel back to Reykjavík, where we will take ride along the city's shore line, experiencing a unique panoramic view of Reykjavík from the sea (perfect for photos).

Our boats will take you past the Sun Voyager sculpture and the harbour side of Iceland's most famous building, the glittering Harpa Concert Hall.

This tour has an age limit of 10 years & height limit of 145 CM and we recommend the The Classic Tour on the larger boats for families with younger children. Due to the design of our suspension seats, we also have a maximum weight limit of 140 kg.

Highlights

  • ✓Whale and dolphin spotting from sea level in high-performance RIB boats
  • ✓Puffin viewing in natural colonies (May–August season)
  • ✓Shock-absorbing suspension seats for comfort and safety
  • ✓Panoramic coastal views of Reykjavík including Sun Voyager and Harpa Concert Hall
  • ✓Small group experience from Old Harbour

Insider tips

  • ★Book the puffin season tour (early May to late August) for the best chance of seeing both whales and puffins together
  • ★Wear layered, waterproof clothing—North Atlantic winds are strong even in summer, and sea spray is inevitable
  • ★Sit forward in the boat for the smoothest ride and best wildlife photography angles

Good to know

  • •Minimum age 10 years, minimum height 145 cm—safety requirement for RIB boats
  • •Tour departs from Old Harbour, Reykjavík's central waterfront location
  • •Duration is 2 hours total, including harbour return and city shoreline cruise
  • •High-performance suspension seats reduce impact on rough seas

Who it's for

Adventure-seeking families with children 10+Wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchersPhotography-focused travellersCruise passengers on shore excursions from Reykjavík

Best time to visit

Early May through late August offers the highest chance of spotting both whales and puffins. Midday departures provide best lighting for wildlife photography and calmer sea conditions.

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