Reykjavik Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun

Highlights

  • Experience the amazing wildlife off the coast of Reykjavik
  • Be guided by an expert captain and knowledgable local crew
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What you'll do

Enjoy an unforgettable whale watching experience in everlasting sunlight. You can expect to see minke whales, white beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and even humpback whales!

This tour is only available from 15th June - 14th August.

Your tour will begin at the old harbour and before we set off you can enjoy the onboard multimedia show that includes images, videos and facts about the whales and marine life. During the trip we can expect to see minke whales, white beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and even humpback whales on the two and a half to three and a half hour evening cruise – just as on our day tours!

The mystical midnight sun often casts a beautiful orange and pink glow onto the mountains surrounding the bay and together with the wildlife it provides quite a unique experience. To make the tour even more enjoyable, we often shut off the boat engines to enjoy the soothing sound of the water and the whales and the birds  to the fullest. With the added feature of mellow music played on the way back to port, the tour is ideal for romance or as a start of a night out in the city. If you’re in the mood for some drinks, have a look at our onboard bar menu – we recommend the ‘Whale Punch’!

Since this is a wildlife tour, we urge you to keep in mind that we can never predict or guarantee sightings of any kind. In case we don’t encounter any whales or dolphins, we will offer complimentary tickets so you have the opportunity try again another day.

As the weather in Iceland can be unpredictable, we advise you to plan ahead and dress accordingly. In case of unfavourable conditions in the bay, the itinerary may be altered (often resulting in a slightly longer tour) or the tour could get cancelled altogether. You will be notified of any changes as soon as possible if this is the case.

What's included

Included

  • Use of warm overalls
  • Excellent local guides
Your local host

Rannveig and Team

We are a female led - family-owned boat tour operator that spans 4 generations of Icelanders. The company started out in 2000 due to the family's common interest in wildlife, boats and people and running whale watching tours were the perfect way to unite these factors, while giving locals and tourists the chance to experience Iceland’s marine life.

We are a female led - family-owned boat tour operator that spans 4 generations of Icelanders. The company started out in 2000 due to the family's common interest in wildlife, boats and people and running whale watching tours were the perfect way to unite these factors, while giving locals and tourists the chance to experience Iceland’s marine life.

Location

Your trip will take place off the coast of Reykjavik. A beautiful coastal town and the Northern most capital in the world. You will get away from the city lights as you look for the whale and other wildlife living off the coast. Your return trip back into the Old Harbour will provide some beautiful views of the city.

FAQs

What do I need to bring?

It will be colder at sea than on land so bring warm clothes and sturdy shoes. You will definitely want to bring a camera to capture the wonderful memories of the amazing animals you will see!

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