Today's Departures

13:00 - Confirmed
,
21:00 - Confirmed
,
11:00 - Confirmed
,

Book your tour here:

Preview Image
humpback whale breaches in front of whale watching boat in iceland
Preview text

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.

Duration
2-3,5 Hours
Season:
Season start date
to
Season end date
Preview Image
nlc tour thumbnail
Preview text

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.

Duration
2 Hours
Season:
Season start date
to
Season end date
Preview Image
humpback whale swims calmly next to boat and passengers wearing red overalls
Preview text

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.

Duration
3 Hours
Season:
Season start date
to
Season end date
Preview Image
People form circle around the Imagine Peace Tower on Videy island
Preview text

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.

Duration
2 Hours
Season:
Season start date
to
Season end date
Preview Image
Viðey island winter / autumn / spring website thumbnail
Preview text

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.

Duration
0:05 Minutes
Season:
Season start date
to
Season end date

Whale Diary

  • Preview Image
    Image
    passengers on a whale watching cruise
    Preview text
    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 13:00

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

  • Preview Image
    Image
    white-beaked dolphins
    Preview text

    The snow today made the visibility a bit challenging, but the flat seas helped and we soon found our beloved 2 humpback whales that decided to spend their winter in Reykjavík! We then spotted a harbour seal and finally at least 30 white-beaked dolphins, including a couple of babies! Some of them were jumping around, and others were feeding.

  • Preview Image
    Image
    humpback whale dorsal fin
    Preview text

    We sailed out with nearly clear skies and calm seas. First we encountered our 2 familiar humpback whales "Banana" and "Radar". They were going back and forth in the area actively searching for food. We then went onwards to find a pod of 4 white-beaked dolphins and on our way back home, we got one last look at the humpback whales again!

Northern Lights Diary

Diaries
  • Preview Image
    Image
    northern lights cruise
    Preview text
    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 2, S-E 3m/s and -2°C. The moon is Waning Crescent and 18% illuminated. Clear to partial cloud coverage are forecast in the area.

  • Preview Image
    Image
    northern lights cruise with no sightings
    Preview text
    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    The sky was clear and stars clearly visible. We waited and kept our eyes open for the northern lights, but they never appeared, so we offered complimentary tickets to our patient guests so everyone has another chance to try again another night.

  • Preview Image
    Image
    northern lights cruise
    Preview text
    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    As soon as we left the harbour, we had seen our first northern lights! They were faint at first but soon enough, a huge arch was stretching from mt. Esja and out towards the open sea. It was incredible to watch them as they grew stronger!