From Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour by Speedboat
ID: GYG116815-169282
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Get a close encounter with nature aboard a brand new state-of-the-art Rigid Inflatable Boat equipped with comfortable suspension seats and look for whales and other magnificent creatures on a 2-hour cruise from Reykjavik harbor.
Get back to nature and look for whales off the coast of Iceland aboard a brand new RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) equipped with 12 suspension seats to enhance your comfort and safety.
Make your way to the meeting point in the old harbor of Reykjavik and put on the provided warm waterproof overall, life jacket, googles and your own whale watching scarf. Depart from the harbor and pass the Harpa Concert Hall and Sun Voyager sculpture.
Continue to Faxaflói Bay, where up to 23 species of whales, along with dolphins and seals can often be found. Look for the magnificent creatures in their natural environment and encounter sea birds of various species. Keep a look out for the puffins that come to lay their one egg on the many islands in Faxaflói Bay as you cruise up close. Ask your guide any questions you have and hear interesting facts about the whales and other wildlife.
Highlights
- Look for whales in Faxaflói Bay,
- Sail up close to the islands where puffins nest and lay their eggs
- Get stunning views of the Sun Voyager sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• As a natural phenomenon, seeing whales cannot be guaranteed and they are harder to spot in the sea than in an oceanarium
• The weather in Iceland can be unpredictable
• Please wear warm clothes
• Life jackets are available for rent
• A warm waterproof overall and your own scarf will be provided
• You will get full guidance with information about the whales, wildlife, and city
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet at Ægisgarður 5G, a 5 minute walk from the city center.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
