Today's Departures

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This is the original whale watching tour from Reykjavík! Join our highly enthusiastic and experienced team in the search for whales, dolphins and birds of Faxaflói bay! Most common wildlife encountered are humpbacks, minkes, dolphins and porpoises.

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2-3,5 Hours
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Sail into Faxaflói bay, where Reykjavík's glittering cityscape meets the Northern Lights. A unique winter adventure that sails whenever conditions allow, giving you the best possible chance to enjoy the auroras and city skyline in comfort.

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Here is your chance to see the incredible whales and dolphins of Iceland in their natural habitat. The vast fjord's vibrant life and plenitude of food bring the larger-than-life Humpback whales that call Akureyri their home.

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3 Hours
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Enjoy a relaxing guided evening walk dedicated to Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s continuing campaign for world peace. The tour unites history, art and nature and is set on the beautiful island of Viðey, mere minutes from Reykjavík by boat.

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2 Hours
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Only a few minutes away from the busy city life is Viðey island, a special place that combines history, art and nature in a unique way. Daily ferry departures from 15 May - 31 August and on weekends from 1 September - 14 May.

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Whale Diary

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    WW 4th March
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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 9:00, 13:00

    Today's whale watching tours from Reykjavík are on schedule! Remember to dress according to weather and feel free to borrow our thermal overalls if needed!

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    WW 5th March
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    In the morning, we sailed out with a bit of snow but the sun came out soon after. We sailed around the bay looking for wildlife, but unfortunately didn't find anything and we gave out complimentary tickets. In the afternoon, we had a similar mix of sun and snowy conditions, and after a good search, we found a humpback whale! It was Banana, one of our regulars. We also spotted 4-5 grey seals who were very inquisitive. A great way to end the day.

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    WW 4th March
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    We left the harbour with a wintry mix on our morning tour, but the skies soon cleared and before long we found a humpback whale. We had very calm seas and we could even hear their breath. In our afternoon tour, the sun shined bright, and again found a humpback whale not far from land! It was banana, one of our favourite regulars to see! A great day in Faxaflói bay!

Northern Lights Diary

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 4, S 7m/s and 2 °C. The moon is Waning Gibbous and 88% illuminated. Partly clouded skies are forecast in the area.

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    The sky was mostly clear as we headed out, first for a nice cruise around the islands to see if we can spot any aurora. The stars were shining, and with our cameras, we could spot a faint glow, but nothing with the naked eye. So we offered complimentary tickets to our guests for the chance to try again.

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
    We left the harbour with some wintry showers, but gaps started to appear in the clouds. After some time, a faint green haze was detected with our cameras, but difficult to see with the naked eye. We also spotted a humpback whale with the light of the full moon - a nice surprise! Since we didn't get a good show of the northern lights, we gave our passengers complimentary tickets for the chance to try again.