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Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour on an RIB Speedboat
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Highlights

  • Experience a thrilling high-speed RIB ride that brings you closer to whales and dolphins in Faxaflói Bay while ensuring comfort with state-of-the-art suspension seating.
  • Enjoy expert-led wildlife viewing, a guaranteed return ticket if no animals are spotted, and explore breathtaking Reykjavík coastal scenery on your way back.
  • Visit Puffin Island during summer for close views of adorable nesting puffins and gain deeper marine-life insights through guided commentary.
  • Stay warm and safe with the provided overalls, life vests, gloves, goggles, and a free buff, ensuring a cozy and secure experience on the water.
  • Entry to the Whales of Iceland museum is included, enriching your adventure with immersive exhibits before or after your tour.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 2-hour whale-watching RIB boat tour
  • English-speaking expert guide
  • Small-group; 12-seater boat
  • Suspension seats for comfort
  • Warm flotation overalls, life vests, gloves & goggles
  • Safety equipment
  • Admission to Whales of Iceland museum
  • Visit to Puffin Island (summer)
  • Free retry ticket if no sightings
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food & drinks
  • Parking

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Dressing warmly is advised, as Icelandic weather can shift rapidly during the tour. Visitors may want to bring sunscreen since sunlight reflects strongly off the sea. A good pair of closed-toe shoes helps maintain balance on the moving vessel. Packing a camera or binoculars enhances the wildlife-watching experience.

Young children below the age and height requirements are not permitted for safety reasons. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the tour.

The RIB vessel is not designed for wheelchair access, limiting participation for some guests. Those with serious back issues, heart conditions, or pregnant women cannot take part in the activity. Passengers must be capable of wearing the flotation suits and handling boat movement comfortably.

Guests should expect to check in at the harbor ticket office before proceeding to the boat. Late arrivals within 15 minutes of departure time may lose their spot without a refund. Free rebooking is offered if no marine wildlife is seen during the tour. The Whales of Iceland museum admission included in the ticket can be used before or after the experience. Weather and sea conditions can impact the comfort of the journey, and staff are available to advise before boarding.

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