Whale Watching Classic
Supplied by: Special Tours
Your whale watching Reykjavik adventure begins at the old harbour, just minutes away from the city center! A classic whale watching tour on our big and sturdy boat Andrea, offered all year round from Reykjavik.
What's included
- Guided boat tour
- Free ticket to try again in case of no sightings!
- Educational & Interactive focus
- Warm floatable overalls provided for your comfort & safety – overalls also available in children’s sizes!
- Wi-Fi, Café and Souvenirs on board
- WCs on board
- Discounted price to the Whales of Iceland Exhibition –
- available to add as an extra, during check in or in our reception after the tour.
- Personal Expenses
Know before you go
Don't forget your ID will be required.
Highlights
- Experience Icelandic wildlife right at the heart of this tour
- Sail on one of the largest whale watching boats in Iceland
- Learn all about local wildlife from expert guides
Overview
On a Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik with Special Tours Wildlife Adventures you will be able to experience some of Iceland’s rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sea-life, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins among other whale species. Our focus is on comfort, unique experiences and personal service while making sure the environment is protected and respected in every way possible.
Enjoy a sail out in one of the largest whale watching boats in Iceland. Our big and sturdy whale watching boat Andrea, provides you with extra comfort, fantastic interior and seating areas, large outside viewing decks, a safe family friendly environment and a café & souvenir shop on-board.
Our expert guides and friendly crew will welcome you aboard, share with you interesting information about different kinds of whales and seabirds you may expect to see on your tour and will teach you how to spot whales out in the bay. With an on-board display of whale teeth, bones, baleen, plankton nets and a microscope, this tour truly is a hands-on floating Whale Watching classroom with educational & interactive focus!
Express Whale Watching tours are operated in summer, from June 15th – August 31st, on one of our two express boats: Lilja or Rósin. Both are excellent for whale watching and have fast cruising speeds, getting you out to the whale watching grounds in a shorter time.
NEW
Special Tours Iceland app with 5 languages (English, German, French, Spanish and simplified Chinese) available for Android and Apple.
It is available for all clients to download before or during the tour, with both text and audio information. The app is as close to an audio guided wildlife adventure as possible.
We proudly follow the IceWhale code of conduct to respect & protect the nature of Iceland.
Cancellation policy
Tour is cancellable up to 24 hours prior to tour departure.