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Spot whales dolphins and puffins in their natural habitat
Enjoy RIB boat adventure with thrilling fast speed ride
Engines switched off for peaceful wildlife observation moments
Scenic views of Reykjavík coastline and Harpa Concert Hall
Experience the magic of Icelandic summer nights on this premium whale watching tour departing from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour. Set out on a fast and stable RIB boat designed to bring you as close as possible to whales, dolphins, puffins, and other seabirds in their natural habitat. The evening sky illuminates the water in beautiful hues, creating a serene and unforgettable setting as you explore Faxaflói Bay in search of marine wildlife. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights about the animals, their behaviors, and the surrounding nature, making this tour both thrilling and educational.
The adventure begins with a visit to puffin colonies on nearby islands before accelerating into the bay for the whale safari. When conditions allow, the engines are switched off, letting you experience the tranquility of the environment while observing the wildlife. On the return journey, enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavík’s coastline including the glittering Harpa Concert Hall from the sea. This small group tour ensures personalized attention, giving you ample opportunity to ask questions and fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of Icelandic summer nights. It is an ideal experience for wildlife lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a memorable evening adventure.
Experience the magic of Icelandic summer nights on this premium whale watching tour departing from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour. Set out on a fast and stable RIB boat designed to bring you as close as possible to whales, dolphins, puffins, and other seabirds in their natural habitat. The evening sky illuminates the water in beautiful hues, creating a serene and unforgettable setting as you explore Faxaflói Bay in search of marine wildlife. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights about the animals, their behaviors, and the surrounding nature, making this tour both thrilling and educational.
The adventure begins with a visit to puffin colonies on nearby islands before accelerating into the bay for the whale safari. When conditions allow, the engines are switched off, letting you experience the tranquility of the environment while observing the wildlife. On the return journey, enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavík’s coastline including the glittering Harpa Concert Hall from the sea. This small group tour ensures personalized attention, giving you ample opportunity to ask questions and fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of Icelandic summer nights. It is an ideal experience for wildlife lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a memorable evening adventure.
- Two hour guided whale watching tour in twelve seater RIB
- High quality suspension seats for comfort and safety
- Puffins also spotted during the tour
- Safety equipment including life jackets
- Reykjavík sightseeing with views of Sun Voyager and Harpa
- Whale guarantee with free retry on classic tours
- Warm overalls, gloves, goggles, and safety equipment
- Gratuities
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This was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in all my years of traveling around the world. It’s not really a whale watching tour at all. In reality, it consists of going out in a boat that never gets far from the harbor and then chasing poor whales, disturbing their peace. Every time a tail or even the smallest water spout appears, the boat rushes toward the unfortunate whale, which of course gets scared and swims away. In 2026, activities like this should be banned. Neither my family nor I would ever have joined had we known it was something so barbaric. I strongly suggest the company rename it to what it truly is: “Join us and go to bother the whales.” Stay away, this is a complete waste of money.
We went whale watching with Elding Whale Watching in the dead of winter, and it was a wonderful experience overall. Even in the colder season, the conditions were amazing. The water was incredibly calm, making for a smooth and comfortable ride. We were lucky enough to spot a whale known as Banana and even captured a beautiful fluke shot before it settled back into logging mode and went back to sleep. While the whale activity was on the quieter side, that’s simply nature doing its thing, and the crew was very honest and informative throughout the tour. In addition to the whale sighting, we saw plenty of water birds, which added to the experience. The coffee and hot chocolate on board were especially welcome and helped keep everyone warm while enjoying the scenery. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about marine life. While we would have loved to see more whale activity, we fully understand that Mother Nature sets the schedule. Overall, it was a great tour and a memorable winter experience. I would absolutely recommend Elding for anyone visiting Iceland and hoping to see whales in their natural environment.
We enjoyed our whale watching trip putting aside the price. Our boat never left the harbor - Reykjavik was always in sight. We saw two humpback whales quickly then the remainder of the tour was dedicated to just following these ones in circles. Seeing as it was late November, it was quite brutal on the upper deck for over an hour in the wind. We eventually went inside the cabin since we were just seeing the same two whales over and over again. We were able to get some pretty good pictures - the guide takes pictures throughout as well that were emailed to us afterwards.
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