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Magical Whales in the Midnight Sun | from Reykjavik

4.5 · 108 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 87% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Reykjavik Operated by Elding Whale Watching Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
19:30, 20:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Midnight Sun Cruise at 20:30The page priceMidnight Sun Cruise: Watch the enchanting Icelandic midnight sunset from sea! Duration: 3 hours Onboard bar: Refreshments such as snacks and drinks can be purchased on board for a fair price. Faxaflói bay: The captain will choose the best route each evening, cruising from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík into Iceland's l Large boat: The boat can accommodate up to 196 passengers and provides ample seating, heated indoor areas and warm overalls to€99
Midnight Sun Cruise at 19:30Midnight Sun Cruise: Watch the enchanting Icelandic midnight sunset from sea! Duration: 3 hours Onboard bar: Refreshments such as snacks and drinks can be purchased on board for a fair price. Faxaflói bay: The captain will choose the best route each evening, cruising from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík into Iceland's largest bay. Large boat: The boat can accommodate up to 196 passengers and provides ample seating, heated indoor areas and warm overalls to wear.€99

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Access to the Whale Watching Centre
  • Professional guide
  • Use of onboard Wi-Fi
  • Use of warm coveralls
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.5
108 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 94 of 108

Star breakdown of all 108 ratings

5 stars
82 · 76%
4 stars
12 · 11%
3 stars
6 · 6%
2 stars
5 · 5%
1 star
3 · 3%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.
Departure
19:30, 20:30 daily; scheduled through August 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Elding Whale Watching; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that our fleet is not completely wheelchair accessible as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets.
  • Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a foldable chair onboard our bigger boats, but if possible, please advise our office prior to departure as we may need to assist with boarding.

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #19 of 21€993h4.53 (108)shared
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1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar€1401h4.88 (173)shared
2 hour Round Trip in Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB Boat€2052h4.96 (91)shared

Ranked #19 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. Compare all 21 Whale & Puffin Watching

From €99 per adult · Midnight Sun Cruise at 20:30