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Highlights

  • Experience time on Faxaflói Bay combined with a visit to Iceland's largest whale exhibition, which features 23 life-size models and engaging displays.
  • Throughout the voyage, enjoy insights from a knowledgeable guide while thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, and a multilingual app ensure your comfort.
  • Common sightings in the bay include Minke whales along with white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, and humpback whales.
  • For added convenience between your hotel and Reykjavík's Old Harbour, consider an option that includes hotel transfers.

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Welcome to Reykjavik's exciting Whale Watching Cruise & Admission to Whales of Iceland Exhibition! This adventure allows you to explore Faxaflói Bay while visiting Iceland’s largest whale exhibition with 23 life-size models and engaging displays. A knowledgeable guide will share insights throughout the voyage, making your experience both educational and enjoyable.

Onboard comfort is enhanced by thermal overalls (available in children's sizes) and free Wi-Fi access. The multilingual audio-guide app supports English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese to cater to a wide range of visitors. Expect frequent sightings of minke whales along with white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, and humpback whales.

For an added layer of convenience, choose the option that includes hotel transfers between your accommodation and Reykjavík's Old Harbour. This ensures a smoother experience as you transition from land to sea adventures.

Inclusions:

  • An expert-guided & educational boat tour on a whale watching vessel
  • A guaranteed free ticket for another attempt in case of no sightings
  • Thermal overalls provided onboard (children's sizes available)
  • Admission to the Whales of Iceland exhibition, featuring an engaging virtual reality experience
  • An audio-guide app offering multilingual support: English, German, French, Spanish & Chinese
  • Hotel transfers based on your selected option
  • Free Wi-Fi access during the cruise

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Expert-guided and educational boat tour on a whale watching cruise
  • Guaranteed free ticket to try again in case of no sightings
  • Thermal overalls provided on the boat, available also in children's sizes
  • Admission to the Whales of Iceland exhibition included
  • Virtual reality experience offered onboard
  • Audio-guide app available in English, German, French, Spanish & Chinese languages
  • Hotel transfers based on selected option (optional)
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Personal expenses

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.

Must Know

  • The tour's success depends on weather conditions; sightings of whales are not guaranteed.
  • In winter months, sea and weather can be unpredictable. Captains will decide whether to sail based on experience, prioritizing passenger safety and comfort.
  • During certain times in the winter, departures may occur from harbors south of Reykjavik for better conditions; transport to these locations is provided. This might extend your tour duration slightly due to additional travel time.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The tour is dependent on weather and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Weather and sea conditions can be unpredictable during the winter months. The captains will make their decision to sail based on many years of experience, always keeping in mind passenger safety and comfort. Sometimes in the winter, you might sail from other harbors south of Reykjavik for better sea conditions, in which case transport will be provided for all passengers to and from Reykjavik. In this case, the tour might be slightly longer due to the extra drive. Before entering the Whales of Iceland exhibition you will receive an audio guide that will take you through each whale species, available in 12+ languages. Please note: You only need to select a departure time for the whale-watching tour, and not for the museum. The ticket for the museum is an open ticket, meaning you can simply choose when you want to go. This does not have to be the same day as your whale-watching tour.

Yes, the Whale Watching Cruise includes an expert-guided boat tour.

You will receive a guaranteed free ticket to try again in case of no sightings.

Hotel transfers are optional and can be chosen for convenience between your accommodation and Reykjavík's Old Harbour.

Thermal overalls, available in children’s sizes as well, will keep you comfortable during the cruise.

Skip-the-line does not apply to mandatory security checks at attractions or venues.

Frequent sightings include Minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, and humpback whales in Faxaflói Bay.

Yes, the Whales of Iceland exhibition includes a virtual reality experience as part of its engaging displays.

The multilingual audio-guide app is available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

Personal expenses such as meals or souvenirs are not included in the package.

The tour's departure is dependent on weather and sea conditions, so it’s best to arrive early for safety briefings and boarding.

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