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Whale Watching

Operated by Special Tours

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Duration:3 hours 30 minutes

Travel by:Boat

Difficulty:Easy

Hotel pickup:Hotel pickup available

Meeting point:Special Tours Ticket Office

About this experience

Whale Watching Classic (2.5-3.5 hours) – Operates Year-Round

Our most popular option, operated on Andrea, our largest and most comfortable vessel.
Family-friendly with spacious indoor and outdoor viewing areas.
Educational experience with onboard displays of whale bones, baleen plates, and teeth.
Guided in English year-round, with German guidance available from May 1st – September 30th.

Whale Watching Express (2-2.5 hours) – June 1st to September 30th

Operated on Lilja, a high-speed vessel that gets you to the whale watching area faster.
Perfect for those with limited time who still want a thrilling experience.
Guided in English June 1st - September 30th, with Spanish guidance available at 10:00 on Fridays.

Wildlife You May See:

Expect to spot minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises in their natural habitat.

Departure Times:

Whale Watching Classic (All Year)

09:00 – March 1st - November 15th
13:00 – All year
17:00 – May 15th - September 30th

Whale Watching Express (June 1st - September 30th)

10:00 – June 1st - September 30th
14:00 – June 1st - September 30th
21:00 – June 15th - July 31st (No transfers available for this departure)

Highlights

Boat Tours
Chinese
Classic Tours
Deutsch/German
Family Fun
Nature & Scenery
Whale Watching

Places you may visit

Reykjavík City — Capital Region

What's included

A comfortable indoor seat for every passenger
Professional guides and a skilled, friendly crew
Snack bar on board
Warm overalls (available in children's sizes)
Free WiFi on board

Good to know

We recommend wearing warm clothing & sturdy shoes.

Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes - it can get chilly out at sea!
Don't forget your camera to capture the experience
Hotel transfer can be booked for additional fee (except the 21:00 tour)

Meeting point

Special Tours Ticket Office

Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík

Cancellation policy

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Operated by

Special Tours

Read our first-hand experience

Whale Watching from Reykjavík – Our Experience with Special Tours

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

3 hours 30 minutes

Where does the tour start?

Special Tours Ticket Office, Reykjavík

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes — hotel pickup is available as an optional add-on.

Is there a minimum age?

This tour is suitable for all ages.

From

14,490 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Special Tours