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6 reviews

1 hour

May. - Aug.

Marvel over Iceland’s most adorable creature on this affordable and rewarding puffin-watching tour. This trip leaves multiple times a day from Reykjavík throughout summer and lasts just an hour, so is perfect to fit around other plans. You will board your puffin-watching boat from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, which is right beside the downtown area, and zip straight out onto the ocean. Your vessel has been doing this for seventeen years and is perfectly adapted for getting as close to the...View tour

Puffin Tour from Reykjavík

2 reviews

4 hours

May. - Aug.

Join this budget-friendly combo of both whale watching and puffin watching from Reykjavík Harbour and maximise your travel experience in Iceland. If you are a lover of wildlife and want to see Iceland’s most impressive animals without leaving the capital, this is the tour for you. Your adventure begins at the Old Harbour in the city centre of Reykjavík, where you will meet up with your experienced local guides and prepare for a short and scenic boat ride to the bay's islands, to feast your...View tour

Whales & Puffins | Combo Tour from Reykjavik Harbour

40 reviews

3 hours

All year

Jump aboard this whale-watching excursion to see the incredible wealth of marine wildlife just off Reykjavík’s shores. This tour is a must for nature-lovers, and fits perfectly into a busy holiday; you leave straight from the capital city’s Old Harbour and return approximately three hours later. You will arrive at the harbour in good time for your departure, either by making your way there yourself or through a pick-up you can request during booking. If taking this trip during summer, you...View tour

Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

8 reviews

3 hours

Apr. - Sep.

Reel in your travel experience in Iceland by embarking on a sea angling adventure from Reykjavík’s harbour. If you want to enjoy the spectacular views of Faxaflói Bay, armed with a fishing rod in your hand, this is the excursion for you. Your tour begins in Ægisgarður at the Old Harbour of Iceland’s capital, conveniently located right in the city centre. There, you will meet with your friendly, local guide, and prepare to set sail to the bay of Faxaflói, the primary source of nourishment...View tour

Sea Angling Trip from Reykjavik Harbour

7 reviews

2 hours

Sep. - Apr.

See the Northern Lights from the open waters of Faxaflói Bay, on this boat cruise that sets out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour. If you’re staying in the capital but wish to escape the city lights to bask in the glow of the Aurora Borealis, this is the excursion for you. Your adventure begins at the scenic Old Harbour by Reykjavík's city centre. The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre lights up the area with an incredible glass panel display, as you board your boat and set sails for...View tour

Northern Lights Boat Cruise from Reykjavik

6 hours

Apr. - Sep.

Come aboard the largest whale watching boat in Iceland for an unforgettable afternoon at sea! This fun-filled tour is for anyone who loves animals, is looking forward to experiencing more of Iceland’s natural world, or those who want to feel the wind in their face as you take off on a grand adventure. The tour is a combination tour that includes both a whale watching tour and a sea-angling tour. For both tours you can choose between our two whale watching boats: The Andrea, the larger...View tour

Whale Watching & Sea Angling Tour

6 hours

Sep. - Apr.

Embark on this double winter excursion and go horse riding in Iceland, before setting sail to Faxaflói Bay in the evening for a scenic Northern Lights hunt in open waters. If you want to enjoy two of the most essential Icelandic experiences in just one, adventure-packed day, this tour is perfect for you. After getting picked up in the city of Reykjavík, you will be brought to stables at the outskirts of the capital, where you will meet and greet the friendly Icelandic horses, known...View tour

Horse Riding & Northern Lights Hunting by Boat

1,5 hours

Dec. - Dec.

Jump aboard this boat cruise to obtain the best possible view of Reykjavík's famous fireworks on New Year's Eve. If you want to ring in the new year in style with a glass of champagne, as the sky over Iceland's capital explodes in a colourful spectacle, this is the tour for you. You will sail away from the Old Harbour in the city centre for an amazing spectacle cruise in Faxaflói Bay, where you will have a fabulous view over the entire city of Reykjavík, as well as towards its neighbouring...View tour

New Year's Eve Firework Cruise

1,5 hours

May. - Aug.

Join this fantastic 90-minute boat tour from Iceland's capital, Reykjavík, to learn about the history, culture, geology and wildlife that makes this country just so beloved. This is an excellent opportunity for those travellers looking to take a break from the adventure and adrenaline that Iceland provides, instead of taking an hour and a half to sit back and enjoy the area's picturesque scenery and learn something new about this amazing island. You will depart from the Old Harbour, just...View tour

Discover Reykjavik by Sea | 90-Minute Boat Tour

Special Tours offer Whale Watching and other Wildlife Adventures out of Reykjavik's Old Harbour. Our focus is comfort and personal service, while making sure we protect and respect the environment. We have a skilled & friendly crew, and an experienced guide on every tour. We offer two kinds of Whale Watching tours: Whale Watching CLASSIC (All year round) We sail out on one of the largest whale watching ships in Iceland providing extra comfort, fantastic inside and outside viewing areas and a safe family-friendly environment. Inside we have a comfortable seating area with big windows for great viewing on both floors. You can also stay outside on our extra large viewing decks where everyone can find a spot by the railing and enjoy the fantastic panoramic bird’s-eye-view to capture the fantastic scenery around. We have an "educational & interactive" focus where our passengers get to see and feel whale teeth and bones, we take specimens from the ocean and show them on an on-board screen using special microscopes. Duration: 3-3,5 hours Whale Watching EXPRESS (1st May – 30th September) A fast, fun & adventurous tour sailing on a fast cruising boat from Reykjavik harbour. We can assure your safety and comfort, both inside the cabin and out on deck, during your time at sea with us. This also means that we are able to get you to the whales in much less time, fitting this enjoyable experience into your busy schedule when visiting Iceland. Duration: 2-2,5 hours Other adventures include: Northern Lights by boat, Puffin Watching and Sea Fishing.