09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:30, 20:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Price and inclusions
One price for every traveller: €95 per adult.
Included and not included
Free WiFi on board
Excellent live guide
Overalls, raincoats and blankets
Admission to Wildlife Exhibition
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
Reviews
4.6
2,983 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,676 of 2,983
Star breakdown of all 2,983 ratings
5 stars
2,327 · 78%
4 stars
349 · 12%
3 stars
148 · 5%
2 stars
68 · 2%
1 star
91 · 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
09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:30, 20:30 daily; scheduled through November 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
Encounter whales, dolphins, porpoises and birds on this cruise from Reykjavik and see the wildlife in their natural habitat off the capital’s coast. Whales and dolphins are seen on more than 90% of tours in both summer and winter! In the unlikely event you do not see a whale or a dolphin you receive a complimentary ticket to join us again another day.
Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its sustainability efforts. Our aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.
We follow a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, which ensures that our tours respect marine life by minimising disturbance, keeping a safe distance from the animals.
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
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Passengers with limited mobility are warmly welcome. However, please note that our boats are not fully accessible, as steep stairs and high thresholds may limit access to inside areas and toilet facilities.
Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a light-weight chair on board our larger boats. If possible, please notify us of your arrival in advance, as assistance with boarding may be required.
If conditions in Reykjavík are unfavourable, the tour may either be cancelled or depart from an alternative harbour, which could extend the duration by 1-2 hours.
No whales or dolphins spotted on your tour? Join us again another day for FREE!
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
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