Come enjoy this Iceland whale watching tour, which leaves from the Old Harbor of Reykjavík, and prepare yourself to see whales, dolphins, puffins, and other species.

Iceland whale watching tours operate from the old harbour in Reykjavik. The whales most frequently seen on tours with Elding are the Minke whales, Humpback whales, Dolphins and Porpoises other speces are sometimes spotted.

We leave from the Old Harbour of Reykjavik (pier Ægisgarður), which is located in Ægisgata.

We offer a coach pick-up service from hotels in the Reykjavik area 20 to 40 minutes before departure. The boats leave at 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00 and the tours are about 3 hours at sea(see the schedule). Ask your hotel for details – they will be happy to book you on our boat. 

For your comfort and warmth, we have special suits on board we can lend you, but we do advise you to wear your warmest clothes  - hats, scarves, gloves etc – as it can get very cold, even on the warmest of days. We also offer hot drinks and light refreshments on our on-board café.  Alternatively, you can sit inside the boat in the warmth, where you can watch the whales outside from large windows.

We have excellent guides to tell you about your Iceland whale watching tour and describe what you can see and where to look, together with an introduction and safety guide. We tell you about the seabirds and nature in the Faxofloi bay. How much we see depends on the sea conditions and season, but our qualified guides are
happy to try to answer all your questions.

Depending on the tide and sea we start or end the trip by going to either Akurey or Lundey to watch the puffins (May 15.-Aug 15.)   No two Iceland whale watching trips are the same, we need to be flexible and organize your trip taking sea conditions, weather and seasons into account. We rarely have to go further than 15 nautical miles from the harbour.

Each trip takes about 2,5 - 3,5 hours  - do join us.  We look forward to seeing you!

Price For Children : 3.500 ISK

Minimum Age : 7 yrs.
Duration : About 3 hours at sea
Meeting Point : Old Harbor of Reykjavik or hotel pickup. Pickup costs 1000 ISK extra for adults and 500 ISK for children from 7-15

Important to keep in mind when going out at sea…
 
Please be aware that we are sailing in the open Atlantic Ocean. The weather in Iceland can be unpredictable and can change rapidly, therefore the captain can decide to cancel the tour on short notice for safety reasons.
 
Please be aware that the weather on land can be totally different from the condition at sea. The captain always estimates the sea conditions based on informaion from the Icelandic Weather Report, the Icelandic Maritime Administration and years of experience.
 
Please be aware that people are very dissimilar regarding sea sickness, please ask for sea sickness tablets if you think that you are sensitive for sea sickness. We provide them free of charge.
 
Please take good notice of the safety information that is provided in the beginning of the tour. This is very important for your own safety.
 
Please be aware that the tour is run in wild nature and we can not control what or when we spot the animals. We do our best and use our expertise in the area but there is no guarantee and do not refund the ticket price due to no sighting. We however offer our passengers complimentary tour if there are no sightings on the tour (complimentary tickets are only valid for return passengers).
 
On board we offer warm overalls, raincoats and blankets, but we strongly recommend to dress warmly as the arctic wind at sea can be chilly, even on the warmest days.
 

Our crew members do their best to assist you on the tours so please turn to one of them if you are not feeling well, need information or need any assistant.
 
Please always walk backwards down alls stairs on board the boat and hold on the handrail.
 
Please be aware that the deck/floor on the boat can be weat and therefore slippery.
 
Please always hold on to something solid to maintain your balance, as the boat is constantly moving and there is a possibility of falling.
 
Please take good care of all children, children under 12 years old are required to wear life jackets during the tour.
 
Our priority is our passengers’ safety, comfort and pleasure. All safety regulations and demands of the Icelandic Maritime Administration are met and fulfilled. Members of the crew are skilled and experienced; they have gone through the STCW training at Maritime Safety and Survival Training Centre in Reykjavik.