Whale Watching

Whale Watching

At your chosen time, we'll convene at the meeting point closest to your hotel in Reykjavik and head to the port, beginning our cruise on the Faxaflói bay. As soon as we hit the Atlantic, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the island from the boat.

During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to see humpback whales in their natural habitat. The coasts of the island are regularly visited by these and other whales, and depending on the time of year and the sea conditions, we may also see dolphins or even orcas.

As we sail next to these majestic beasts, we'll learn about the behaviour and biology of these protected species, and the importance of conserving the biodiversity of the ocean. And after an unforgettable day immersed in the wildlife of the Atlantic ocean, we'll begin the cruise back to Reykjavik.

Pick up

This activity doesn't include pick up from every hotel as the roads in central Reykjavik aren't accessible by coach. When you choose the name of your hotel during the booking process, you'll be shown the nearest pick-up point. If the text "Bus stop" with a number appears next to the name of your hotel, you'll need to go to that stop. There are thirteen bus stops:

• Ráðhúsið / City Hall. Bus stop 1.
• Tjörnin /The Pond. Bus stop 2.
• Lækjargata. Bus Stop 3.
• Tryggvagata. Bus Stop 4.
• Harpa. Bus Stop 5.
• Safnahúsið/Culture House. Bus Stop 6.
• Traðarkot. Bus Stop 7.
• Hallgrímskirkja. Bus Stop 8.
• Snorrabraut. Bus Stop 9.
• Hlemmur. Bus Stop 10.
• Austurbær. Bus Stop 11.
• Höfðatorg. Bus Stop 12.
• Rauðarárstígur. Bus Stop 13.

You can check the location of the bus stops on this map. The bus will pick you up from the specified meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time. 

Please note

Cetaceans are wild animals and are therefore unpredictable. Depending on ocean currents, winds, and weather conditions at the time, it's possible to not see any whales during the tour.