Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik

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Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Come aboard an exciting RIB speedboat and see the incredible wealth of marine wildlife that lives in the waters just off the shores of Reykjavík City. Nature lovers looking to see some of Iceland’s majestic whales, dolphins, and porpoises, but who wish to do so in a small group, should grab this chance now.

The tour starts from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you will travel among the small islands in the Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for wildlife in the water.

Please note

The tour has an age limit of 10 years & a height limit of 145 CM.

Since this is a wildlife tour we can never predict or guarantee sightings of any kind. In the event that we don't encounter any whales or dolphins, we do not offer refunds, but instead, give our passengers a complimentary ticket to use another day. We may cancel a tour due to bad weather or if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Iceland Discover

Ages: Youth (10–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment.
Included: Up to 2-hour exciting tour in a small group 12-seater RIB boat.
Included: Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views of the Harpa Concert Hall and Sun Voyager.

Not included

Not included: Hotel transfer

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Experience the joy of close encounters with mighty whales, graceful dolphins or playful porpoises on our easy-to-join whale watching tours from downtown Reykjavík. We’ll make this a “once-in-a-lifetime experience for you to remember! All year round, you’ll be able to see a wide variety of ocean-going mammals just a few minutes off the coast, including minke, humpback and killer whales, as well as white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises. The summer is the peak period, but there is always something amazing to be found in Faxafloi Bay – as well as enjoying the spectacular scenery that surrounds the capital city.
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Passing by

Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.
Stop 3

Passing by

Faxafloi bay is situated on its southern shore. From Reykjavik it is possible to see the peninsula of Akranes in the northeast and even the Snæfellsjökull at a distance of about 120 km (75 mi). This bay has few islands and the ones it does have are close to land, in particular contrast to the bay directly north of it, Breiðafjörður, which has the most islands of any bay in Iceland.
Stop 4

Passing by

Engey is the second largest island of the Kollafjörður (Faxa Bay) fjord in western Iceland.
Stop 5

Passing by

Lundey, literally "Puffin Island" in Icelandic, is a small, uninhabited island off the western coast of Reykjavík, Iceland.
Videy Island

Passing by

Viðey is the largest island of the Kollafjörður Bay in Iceland, near the capital of Reykjavík.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.

End point

We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.

Using your ticket

Please check in 30 minutes before departure inside Old Harbour House restaurant with our staff (Ægisgarður 2, 101 Reykjavík): https://maps.app.goo.gl/AsnpWDwABGmCn5Vt7

To check in, simply scan the bar/QR code on your ticket at the self-service kiosk

If you´re arriving by car, the nearest paid parking lot is about a 5-minute walk from our meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DcoFfLssh3v72xQ16

Pick-up/drop-off is not included. It can be arranged upon request for an additional charge.

Weather plays a big role, and we may have to cancel the tour due to unfavorable conditions. In such cases, we’ll notify you at least 2 hours before departure. You can also check the status of your tour on our website: www.icelanddiscover.is

The tour takes place in wild nature, so sightings can’t be predicted or guaranteed. If there are no sightings, we don’t provide refunds but offer a free return ticket (valid for up to three years, subject to availability).

Feel free to arrive early and enjoy a taste of Icelandic cuisine at the Old Harbour House! As our guest, you’ll get 15% off the food menu. Simply show your activity voucher to claim your discount at the bar. The kitchen is open from 11:00 to 20:30.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.