Whale watching in Iceland: Reykjavík, Húsavík and Akureyri
Three places to sail from: Reykjavík's Old Harbour into Faxaflói, Húsavík on Skjálfandi Bay in the north, and Eyjafjörður from Akureyri and Árskógssandur. Classic boats and fast RIBs, puffin and northern-lights combinations, and midnight-sun sailings in summer. Sightings depend on the wildlife and the sea, and the operators say what happens if none are seen.
Departs from Old Harbour, Reykjavík · Akureyri Harbour
Not sure which harbour? Reykjavík or Akureyri compares the two from the operators' own facts, and Húsavík is listed here with its own boats.
From Reykjavík Old Harbour 13
Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik
from 13.490 ISKper person
Whale Watching Express Adventure
from 13.490 ISKper person
Whale Wonders: Morning Expedition
from 13.490 ISKper person
Best Value Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik
from 13.490 ISKper person
Arctic Evening with Whales, Puffins & Endless Daylight
from 13.490 ISKper person
Whale Watching & Whales of Iceland Exhibition, Reykjavik
from 14.890 ISKper person
Whale Watching & FlyOver
from 15.990 ISKper person
Whale Watching and Puffin Tour from Reykjavik Old Harbour
from 18.990 ISKper person
Whale Watching & Lava Show Reykjavik
from 19.580 ISKper person
Best Offer: Lava Tunnel & Whale Watching
from 20.490 ISKper person
Whale Watching & Northern Lights Combo from Reykjavik
from 22.980 ISKper person
RIB Whale Expedition: 2-Hour High-Speed Adventure
from 24.490 ISKper person
Rafting & Whale Watching
from 46.365 ISKper person
From Húsavík 7
Midnight Sun Whale Watching from Húsavík
from 13.990 ISKper person
Húsavík Original Whale Watching
from 14.036 ISKper person
Silent Whale Watching (Carbon-Neutral)
from 14.490 ISKper person
Whales and Puffins
from 16.490 ISKper person
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour
from 21.990 ISKper person
Húsavík: Midnight-Sun Whale Watching
from 23.990 ISKper person
Whales and Horses
from 24.490 ISKper person
From Akureyri and Eyjafjörður 2
Who runs these
Reykjavik Sailors, North Sailing, Húsavík Adventures and Arctic Rafting. Every trip here is run, crewed and insured by the operator that owns it, at the price they set.
Questions
Where is the best place to go whale watching in Iceland?
The operators here sail from Reykjavík, Húsavík and Eyjafjörður near Akureyri. Húsavík boats sail Skjálfandi Bay, Reykjavík boats Faxaflói; which species are seen depends on the season and the day, and no operator guarantees a sighting.
How much does whale watching cost?
From 12.990 ISK per person. RIB speedboat tours and combinations with puffins, the northern lights or the Whales of Iceland exhibition cost more; every price is the operator's own.
Who runs the whale watching tours?
Reykjavik Sailors, North Sailing, Húsavík Adventures and Arctic Rafting. Each sailing is run and crewed by the operator on its page.
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