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Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik | The Original
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Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik | The Original
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- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Experience the magic of whale watching on a cruise from Reykjavik. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise the coastal curve of Iceland to marvel at humpback and orca whales in their natural habitat. Scour the sea for sightings of porpoises and dolphins as you listen to fascinating facts surrounding the majestic creatures that inhabit the Icelandic ocean. Heighten your chances of seeing whales on this tour, the success rates of which are 95% in summer and 80% in winter.
- Whale watching tour from Reykjavik
- Learn about the fascinating wildlife that inhabits Iceland's ocean from a knowledgeable guide
- Scour the see for sightings of other creatures like dolphins, porpoises and rare sea birds
- Choose from multiple departures to best suit your schedule
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What's Included
Excellent live guide
Overalls, raincoats and blankets
Admission to Wildlife Exhibition
Free WiFi on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Ægisgarður 5 , Ægisgarður 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
This activity will end right where it started.Make sure to arrive at our ticket office in Ægisgarður 5C no later than 15 min. before the tour departs.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please note: tour may need to sail from other harbours, if weather conditions are unfavourable. In this case, the local operator will provide complimentary transportation to the harbour, and the tour will last up to 5 hours including transfers.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
- OPERATED BY Elding Whale Watching
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik | The Original?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik | The Original?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik | The Original?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "The weather was okay but we wore the heavy clothes offered and it was worth it!" See review
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we didn't see much
Jens_W
, Aug 2022
Overall waste of time & money. Wouldn’t recommend.
Erum_M
, Aug 2022
Great experience.
Daniel_I
, Aug 2022
Rough seas and no whales despite the crew's best efforts!
Louise_F
, Aug 2022
Our trip was originally booked for 10am but was rescheduled for 7pm due to stormy weather. The trip went ahead and we were well prepared as the crew handed us seasickness tablets before we sailed but sadly the sea was still very rough with a metre swell. Many including myself were very ill!! Sadly we saw only 1 whale before we headed back to the harbour.
Did not see anything
Tatyana_I
, Aug 2022
We took the evening tour,...
Glenda_D
, Aug 2022
Unfortunately we didn’t...
Mary_D
, Aug 2022
Highly recommended
Pawel_A
, Jul 2022
Wonderful adventure
Paul_C
, Jul 2022
Great trip
Sandra_V
, Jul 2022
Great Experience in Iceland
Cameron_M
, Jul 2022
An amazing whale and dolphin experience!
Simon_H
, Jul 2022
A wonderful trip, friendly crew comfortable boat with warm overalls provided. Great viewing decks and we saw loads of Dolphins jumping out of the water right next to the boat and an incredible Humpback whale right next to the boat, amazing! We even saw Minke whales on the way back. They will send you the high photos taken on the trip afterwards too. Highly recommended!
Wonderful afternoon Whale Watching
Katharine_P
, Jul 2022
It was interesting...
Karine_M
, Jul 2022
Nice whale watching tour
Kevin_H
, Jul 2022
Me and my dad payed each...
Yoram_A
, Jul 2022
Me and my dad payed each 88 dollars (total 176 dollars), in order to see whales. During 3 hours we haven’t seen any whale. Just the sea, birds, and the view of Rykjavik. The weather was so cold, and we stood in the boat, outside in the balcony and felt freezing. The tour guide told boring stories about birds, the boat and Rykjavik. Everyone on the boat was so disappointed that no whale even showed up, and the money was spent for nothing. The tour guide explained it’s not depend on them wether the whales are coming or not. As a result, we received a complimentary ticket that allows us to return within 2 years to Iceland and watch again for free whales in Rekjavik, but I’m not sure I’ll even be back again. They should’ve give us a refund. Save your money, go see other attractions you know for sure will show up. Don’t count on uncertain people on a boat.
Great day on the boat
John_O
, Jul 2022
We had a great time in the boat. We saw 4 different species. Lots of Whales and Porpoises and Dolphins. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had very little idle time. We also saw birds and great views of Iceland. The day was perfect. Thanks
1 traveler found this review helpful
Whale watching July 2nd 22
Paul_W
, Jul 2022
Awesome Whale Watching
Alec_W
, Jul 2022
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