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title: 2-Hour RIB Boat Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 170
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.63
reviews: 140
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 16 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hour-rib-boat-whale-watching-tour-from-reykjavik/
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# 2-Hour RIB Boat Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #16 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Enjoy an exclusive 2-hour tour on our custom-built RIB express boat – perfect for whale watching with a maximum of 12 spaces! Before departing from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík, you will meet your guide and be provided with warm overalls, life jackets, goggles and gloves before boarding. Enjoy breathtaking scenery of the surrounding mountains and landscape on the way out to the feeding grounds. During the summer months your boat will also make a stop at the puffin island, Akurey. On the way back from your tour you will see the scenic coastline of Reykjavík before returning to shore. Choose from up to four departure times when you book.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please make your way to the Special…
- 6 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00
- Age rule: Not recommended for children under the age of 10,…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €170 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 140 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Special Tours Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.63 from 140 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 127 of 140.

- 5 stars: 117 (84%)
- 4 stars: 10 (7%)
- 3 stars: 4 (3%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 7 (5%)

## What's included

- Warm overalls, lifevests, gloves and goggles
- Expert guide - guidance in English
- A visit to Akurey, the puffin island, during the summer months
- Suspension seats for extra comfort!

## Not included

- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Please make your way to the Special Tours ticket office (Aegisgardur 5E). We kindly ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure, as you will need time to go over the safety waiver, get dressed in the overalls and go over instructions with your guide before boarding.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that sightings of wildlife cannot be guaranteed - if there are no sightings on your tour you will get a complimentary ticket to try again on our Whale Watching Classic or Whale Watching Express tours!
- We recommend dressing warmly and wearing good shoes
- Not recommended for children under the age of 10, or under 145 cm
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in to go over safety information with your guide.

## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #16 of 21** | €170 | 2h | 4.63 (140) | shared |
| [Reykjavik's Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-s-finest-catch-guided-sea-angling-tour-for-all-levels/?format=md) | €150 | 3h | 4.93 (114) | shared |
| [1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/1-hour-small-group-sightseeing-boat-tour-in-vestmannaeyjar/?format=md) | €140 | 1h | 4.88 (173) | shared |
| [2 hour Round Trip in Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB Boat](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hour-round-trip-in-vestmannaeyjar-on-a-rib-boat/?format=md) | €205 | 2h | 4.96 (91) | shared |

Ranked #16 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €870, median €149; typical length 3h. 2 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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