Whale Watching in Iceland
RIB boat Whale Watching Adventure
RIB boat Whale Watching Adventure
RIB boat Whale Watching Adventure
RIB boat Whale Watching Adventure

RIB boat Whale Watching Adventure

Excellent
2,834 reviews
Downtown Reykjavik

Tour highlights

  • Get as close to the whales and wildlife as possible without disturbing them.
  • Our custom made RIB boats are fast and can easily cover a bigger search area than the classic whale watching boats.
  • See Reykjavik City and the Harpa Concert Hall from the sea

Tour Details

  • Duration:
    2 hours of fun!
  • Small group experience:
    Only 12 passengers with expert guide & captain
  • Availability:
    From 1 April - 31 October
  • Included:
    We supply warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment
  • Puffin sightings:
    Puffins can be seen in this tour during the puffin season (May - mid August)

Tour description

Experience the wildlife and nature adventure of a lifetime on this small group - personal whale watching tour. The custom made RIB boats allow you to get closer to the whales and puffins than any boats can offer. On this fun tour the fast, stable and safe boats also allow us to cover more area as we search for the wildlife, thus increasing your chances of spotting whales, dolphins and bird-life.

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Wake Up Reykjavik Tour Review by LisaW111
LisaW111
Best time ever!

The guides were knowledgeable, the boat seats comfortable! The small boat is definitely the way to go! The whales were literally 20’ from us at times or closer! Both my daughters said it was awesome! Wear layers and them they put you in a full suit and life vest. Loved, loved, loved it!

Wake Up Reykjavik Tour Review by Pincha Pch
Pincha Pch
Fantastic whale experience.

This is my first time going Whale watching. Our guide of the afternoon tour is Maria, she’s very knowledgable and energetic. She told us many interesting stories about whales along the way and always letting us know where to spot the whales. She went above and beyond to make sure we have a great experience, trying to ride the boat to different areas so we could get the most of this whale watching trip. We saw lots of Minke whales and Humpback whales and dolphins. They also drive the boat close by the little island where there are puffins, so that’s a bonus point. I also like to give my gratitude to the staff who stayed at the office that day, I didn’t get his name but he’s wearing glasses. I happened to forget my stuff inside the safety suit and I couldn’t find it anywhere in the office. He helped me look for them thoroughly through every single safety suits hanging in the office patiently. We found it eventually. I’m not sure if they will come to this review section but just want to let you know that I really really appreciate your help.

Wake Up Reykjavik Tour Review by Wadzanai M
Wadzanai M
Best Whale Watching adventure in Reykjavik

I booked this for my birthday as I've always wanted to see whales up close and was not disappointed. The whole experience from arrival was top class. I was excited to wear the thermal suits - I looked and felt official, it really set the tone for the activities that were to unfold. We had Ricardo as our guide and he was fantastic! Provided a lot of valuable information as we paused at Puffin Island - an unexpected but welcome addition to the adventure. We were fortunate enough to see several humpback whales as the Minke whales were shy on this day. Our Captain was awesome, following the whales in a way that wasn't intrusive but allows us access to them safely. I love how the team operated, everyone felt safe and comfortable, it was my first time the open ocean in such a small boat but I felt safe and was able to enjoy the excursion. I would highly recommend this company as they're very experienced, professional and friendly. I didn't feel awkward asking some basic questions and the responses were complete, informative and reassuring. I also didn't expect them to share photos of the whales we saw without charge as they got much better photos than me and I'm super grateful as it made the experience so much more memorable. I'm glad I chose to start my birthday celebrations with this company and would use them again.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the cancellation / refund policy
    If no whales or dolphins are seen on the tour, we do not refund the tour price, but in stead offer a complimentary ticket valid on our Classic Whale Watching tour. The ticket is valid for 2 years, for returning passengers only and are non-transferrable between tours. If there are any chances to your trip to Iceland, it's always possible to either put your booking on hold (bookings never expire) or reschedule to your new travel dates. We also offer full refunds if you cancel your booking with more than 24 hours prior to your tour :)
  • Is there a high and age limit on this Whale Watching Tour?
    Yes, the minimum height is 145 cm & 10 years old
  • What is the meeting location for the Whale Watching / Puffin tour?
    Whale Safari Ticket Office, Ægisgarður 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.
  • Whale Guarantee!
    Whale Guarantee! If we are unlucky and can't seem to find whales or dolphins on the RIB tour you can try again for free on the Classic Whale Watching on the larger boats either in Reykjavík or in Akureyri.
  • Will I be able to see puffins on this tour?
    From April 20th - August 15th it'll also be possible to see puffins on this experience 🥳
  • What do I need to bring on the tour?
    Dress appropriately for our northern ocean, so if you have it, bring warm outdoor clothing like a wool or fleece sweater, some warm headgear and gloves. Sturdy shoes are recommended.
  • What is the height and weight limit for this tour?
    We do not have a maximum height limit but the weight limit is 140 kg and the largest size in the overalls that people need to wear is 3XL. 

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