--- title: RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 172 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 274 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/rib-whale-watching-small-group-boat-tour-from-reykjavik/ --- # RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik In our comparison: #7 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Zoom around the Icelandic waters aboard a custom designed RIB speed-boat, and enjoy close-up views of whales, dolphins, puffins and more. The small yet powerful vessel is not just manoeuvrable out on the waters but also capable of reaching high speeds, allowing you to cover a larger area and get closer to the Reykjavik wildlife than you would in a classic boat. After seeing the sights on the open water, enjoy panoramic views to admire Jón Gunnar Árnason’s 'Sun Voyager' sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall on the shoreline. Numbers are limited to 12 per boat on this tour offering an unique small group experience with an expert captain & wildlife guide. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our ticket office is located at… - 10 start times: between 09:00 and 20:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age rule: Minimum Age Requirement of 10 Years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €172 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 274 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Whale Safari - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.73 from 274 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 257 of 274. - 5 stars: 238 (87%) - 4 stars: 19 (7%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 5 (2%) - 1 star: 8 (3%) ## What's included - Professional marine biologist guide - All necessary safety equipment - Use of coveralls ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **This great whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and d...** (5m) - 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... 2. **During the puffin season (early May to the end of August) we also visit the p...** (10m) - During the puffin season (early May to the end of August) we also visit the puffins in their natural habitat, at the Islands of Akurey, Engey or Lundey just outside of Reykjavík. The journey here is a short one, and we spend around 5-10 minutes with the Puffins. Puffins,... 3. **Faxafloi Bay** (1h 30m) - Next we head out in search of the whales in Faxaflói Bay. 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... 4. **Sun Voyager** (pass by, no stop) - 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 on the seafront. 5. **Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre** (5m) - We then go by the harbour side of Iceland's most famous building, the glittering Harpa Concert Hall. 6. **Finally, after a great adventure at sea, we head back to the harbour** (5m) - This is approximately two hours after the tour start time. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 - 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 Our ticket office is located at Ægisgarður 5d in 101 Reykjavík at the corner of the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Dress warmly: Wool or fleece seater, Hat, gloves and sturdy footwear are recommended - In the case of no sightings you will get a ticket for the Classic Whale Watching tour - Minimum Age Requirement of 10 Years - Strict Minimum Height Requirement of 145cm (4ft 9in) - Maximum Weight Limit of 140kg (308lb) - Not recommended for travellers with knee problems - Not recommended for young children ## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 21** | €172 | 2h | 4.73 (274) | 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 #7 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/whale-watching-reykjavik/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/rib-whale-watching-small-group-boat-tour-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md