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title: Speedboat Whale Watching Small-Group Tour in Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 149
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 264
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 17 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/speedboat-whale-watching-small-group-tour-in-reykjavik/
---

# Speedboat Whale Watching Small-Group Tour in Reykjavik

In our comparison: #17 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

See Iceland’s gentle giants from the spectacular and fast speedboats which are brand new and equipped with 12 suspension seats to enhance your comfort, security and level of enjoyment. The guide to client ratio (12 per guide) creates the special feeling of a small group experience where the guide provides you with various information on the whales and other wildlife at Faxa bay.

Hop on board on this two hour amazing nature experience!

Check availability by choosing a date.

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €149 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 264 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Katla Whale Watching ehf
- 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

4.65 from 264 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 238 of 264.

- 5 stars: 231 (88%)
- 4 stars: 7 (3%)
- 3 stars: 9 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 16 (6%)

## What's included

- Lifejacket
- Up to 2 hour of breathtaking nature experience on a 12 seat luxury Rib boat
- Full guidance (English) with various information on the whales, wildlife and the city
- A warm waterproof overall, gloves and googles

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress warmly
- A minimum of 1 adult per booking is required

## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #17 of 21** | €149 | 2h | 4.65 (264) | 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 #17 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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