Amazing 2-Hour Small-Group Whale Watching Tour Under the Midnight Sun in RIB Boat

Discover incredible whales on a thrilling RIB on this magical small-group evening tour from Reykjavik harbor. A combination of wildlife, adventure, and the midnight sun makes this boat excursion a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

You'll start your whale-watching tour at Reykjavik harbor in the evening. The sun will still be shining brightly, as it never sets in Iceland during summer because of how close the country is to the north pole. This remarkable phenomenon is called the 'midnight sun,' and it provides many unique adventure opportunities.

Your guide and captain will be waiting by your speedy RIB vessel to provide you with overalls, a life jacket, gloves, and goggles to keep you warm throughout your ride. Only 12 guests can fit on the boat, guaranteeing a small-group experience.

Furthermore, because the boat is closer to the water's surface than traditional whale-watching vessels, you will have a far more intimate encounter with these beautiful animals.

Once everyone has boarded, you'll set out into the breathtaking Faxafloi bay. Marvel over the Reykjavik skyline in the evening light, watching the sunlight reflect off Harpa's glass and the Sun Voyager's steel artwork.

Also, remember to enjoy the ride. Flying across the water's surface in a RIB is a once-in-a-lifetime, adrenaline-pumping experience.

You'll head further into the ocean searching for whales and dolphins, although they can appear anytime. Harbor porpoises and white-beaked dolphins are common and display dramatic surface behavior, though most seek an experience with great whales.

Thankfully, humpback whales appear on almost every summer whale-watching trip. Breaching dramatically from the surface, slapping their fins, and raising their flukes, these majestic animals take the breath away from every traveler lucky enough to see them.

They are also enormous, reaching around 49 feet (14 meters) long.

Minke whales are similarly common. Although slightly smaller and shyer, they are still spectacular to witness. On rare occasions, you may spot elusive creatures such as orcas, blue whales, and snow-white beluga whales.

Summer is also a fantastic time to look out for seabirds, particularly puffins, which are rare worldwide but common in the waters around Reykjavik. You can also see auks, guillemots, and fulmars on most tours.

You'll be on the seas for around two hours, usually enough time for multiple viewing experiences. After a thrilling and unforgettable adventure, you'll return to the harbor.

If you are unlucky and don't spot any whales, dolphins, or porpoises, you can join another traditional whale-watching tour until you do.

Take advantage of this fantastic whale-watching tour in a RIB vessel under the midnight sun in Iceland. Check availability now by choosing a date.