--- title: Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 179 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 32 (Northern Lights Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/winter-whale-watching-and-northern-lights-cruise-from-reykjavik/ --- # Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik In our comparison: #22 of 32 in Northern Lights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This magnificent combo tour unites some of the most popular winter attractions in Iceland! You start the day with a 3 hr. whale watching tour at 09:00/13:00 with departure from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík. The most common species seen in Faxaflói bay in winter are the minke whales, dolphins, porpoises and humpback whales. The views and landscape on the horizon are not to be missed as they are astonishing in the winter glow! In between the two activities, you will have several hours of free time in the city. We recommend exploring the charming Old Harbour and Grandi areas, filled with cozy restaurants and small shops. The 2 hr. magical evening cruise departs at 21:00/22:00 (depending on the season), taking you into the Southern part of Faxaflói bay, a bit further away from the city. Heading out into the open bay under the vast starry sky is a wonderful experience and the northern lights are something you don't want to miss out on your trip to Iceland! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us in the ELDING ticket office… - Starts 09:00, 13:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Food / Drinks (available for purchase on… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Children under 13 years of age are required by law… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Elding Whale Watching - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.61 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 27 of 31. - 5 stars: 25 (81%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 2 (6%) - 2 stars: 2 (6%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Excellent Live Commentary in English - Use of Warm Overalls and Blankets - Pictures taken by crew (if any) - Sighting guarantee - or try again for FREE - Two separate tours (3 hr. whale watching & 2 hr. northern lights cruise) - Access to Wildlife Exhibition ## Not included - Food / Drinks (available for purchase on board) - Pick up / Drop off (can be arranged with operator directly for a fee) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:00 - 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 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. 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children under 13 years of age are required by law to wear life-vests for the duration of the tour. - Please note that our fleet is not completely wheelchair accessible as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets. - Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a foldable chair onboard our bigger boats, but if possible, please advise our office prior to departure as we may need to assist with boarding. ## Compared with other Northern Lights Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 32** | €179 | 5h | 4.61 (31) | shared | | [Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-northern-lights-tour-with-pro-aurora-photos-small-group/?format=md) | €144 | 3h | 4.93 (568) | shared | | [3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/3-day-ice-cave-south-coast-golden-circle-and-northern-lights/?format=md) | €906 | 3 days | 4.92 (689) | shared | | [Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-2-day-glacier-lagoon-ice-cave-and-northern-lights/?format=md) | €6707 per group | 2 days | 5.0 (111) | private | Ranked #22 of 32 in Northern Lights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €77 to €1304, median €181; typical length 4h. 8 of 32 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/northern-lights-tours-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/winter-whale-watching-and-northern-lights-cruise-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md