--- title: Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 145 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/whale-watching-by-rib-speedboat-from-downtown-reykjavik/ --- # Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik In our comparison: #13 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Come aboard an exciting RIB speedboat and see the incredible wealth of marine wildlife that lives in the waters just off the shores of Reykjavík City. Nature lovers looking to see some of Iceland’s majestic whales, dolphins, and porpoises, but who wish to do so in a small group, should grab this chance now. The tour starts from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you will travel among the small islands in the Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for wildlife in the water. Please note The tour has an age limit of 10 years & a height limit of 145 CM. Since this is a wildlife tour we can never predict or guarantee sightings of any kind. In the event that we don't encounter any whales or dolphins, we do not offer refunds, but instead, give our passengers a complimentary ticket to use another day. We may cancel a tour due to bad weather or if the minimum number of participants is not reached. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €145 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.6/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Iceland Discover - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 13:30, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.6 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 40. - 5 stars: 33 (83%) - 4 stars: 3 (8%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (3%) - 1 star: 2 (5%) ## What's included - Warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment. - Up to 2-hour exciting tour in a small group 12-seater RIB boat. - Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views of the Harpa Concert Hall and Sun Voyager. ## Not included - Hotel transfer ## 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: 09:30, 13:30, 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. ## 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 - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 21** | €145 | 2h | 4.6 (40) | 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 #13 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-by-rib-speedboat-from-downtown-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md