--- title: Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/whale-watching-and-marine-life-tour-in-reykjavik/ --- # Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik In our comparison: #15 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our extensive whale spotting network, has given us a 90% sighting success rate. Our whale watching tour focuses on Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Orca Killer Whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, dolphins and other species. Please note Since this is a wildlife tour we can never predict or guarantee sightings of any kind. If there are no sightings on the tour, we do not offer refunds but instead, we offer our passengers a free return to join our tour depending on availability, valid for up to three years. Weather is a big factor for the tour, we may have to cancel the tour due to unfavorable weather conditions. We will notify you via email in the event of a cancellation. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 4 start times: between 09:15 and 17:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person for the Whale Watching and Marine Life option; other options up to €113 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.58/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Iceland Discover - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:15, 13:15, 16:00, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.58 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 54 of 59. - 5 stars: 44 (75%) - 4 stars: 10 (17%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 2 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Whale Watching and Marine Life | €89 / person | English | Meet at Old Harbour House, Ægisgarður 2. Pickup and drop-off are not included. | | Whale Watching + Reykjavík Pickup & Drop-Off | €113 / person | English | Reykjavík Pickup & Drop-Off: Includes pickup and drop-off at eligible central Reykjavík hotels and official bus stops. A pickup location is required. Pickup included | ## What's included - Panoramic views - Free WiFi - Drinks and snacks are available for purchase - Spacious observation decks - Professional guides - Restroom on board - Guided language in english ## Itinerary 1. **Experience the joy of close encounters with mighty whales, graceful dolphins ...** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the joy of close encounters with mighty whales, graceful dolphins or playful porpoises on our easy-to-join whale watching tours from downtown Reykjavík. We’ll make this a “once-in-a-lifetime experience for you to remember! All year round, you’ll be able to see a... 2. **Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre** (pass by, no stop) - Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland. 3. **Faxafloi bay is situated on its southern shore** (pass by, no stop) - From Reykjavik it is possible to see the peninsula of Akranes in the northeast and even the Snæfellsjökull at a distance of about 120 km (75 mi). This bay has few islands and the ones it does have are close to land, in particular contrast to the bay directly north of it,... 4. **Engey is the second largest island of the Kollafjörður (Faxa Bay) fjord in we...** (pass by, no stop) - Engey is the second largest island of the Kollafjörður (Faxa Bay) fjord in western Iceland. 5. **Lundey, literally "Puffin Island" in Icelandic, is a small, uninhabited islan...** (pass by, no stop) - Lundey, literally "Puffin Island" in Icelandic, is a small, uninhabited island off the western coast of Reykjavík, Iceland. 6. **Videy Island** (pass by, no stop) - Viðey is the largest island of the Kollafjörður Bay in Iceland, near the capital of Reykjavík. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:15, 13:15, 16:00, 17:00 - 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 We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 21** | €89 | 3h | 4.58 (59) | 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 #15 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/whale-watching-and-marine-life-tour-in-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md