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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
3-hour whale-watching cruise from Reykjavík with expert English guides, heated indoor cabins, and Faxaflói Bay marine life.
“Amazing!!!! Stunning boat! We saw two humpback whales for ages on a sunny day. Highlight of our trip. Guide knew a lot about whales too. Loved every minute”
Cruise Reykjavík Harbor on the Amelia Rose yacht for a 3-hour whale-watching outing with three panoramic decks, blankets, and expert guidance.
“Amazing! Beautiful landscape, many birds and if course we saw the humpback and the minke whales. Thank you to the crew and the team for providing interesting facts about birds and whales. Unforgettable experience!”
Reykjavik’s Northern Lights yacht cruise with three panoramic decks, warm blankets, and a cozy bar while you sail beyond city glow.
“Absolutely amazing and we got tonsee the Northern Lights. All crew members very friendly and Guid was very good and informative. Boat really nice. Not overly busy. Good bar. Departure was on time. Very good evening, highly recommend”
Hour-long Reykjavik boat tour from Old Harbour to Lundey and Akurey for Atlantic puffins, binoculars, and expert guide. 100% sightings, $64.
“Enjoyable tour with entertaining guide and boat captain. The puffins were out and very active during the 8 am tour.”
3-hour motor yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor for whales, dolphins, and summer puffins, with warm blankets and Wi‑Fi.
“The meeting point was easy to find and the boat too. Guide was very informative, amazing scenery all around and the sunrise was beautiful, we saw one humpback whale, just a glimpse and the occasional tail fin, was hoping to see more but when you’re relying on nature nothing is guaranteed! The boat was lovely…”
Whale-watch in Árskógssandur from a traditional oak boat on Eyjafjörður, with hot chocolate, overalls, and real wildlife sightings.
“The area is breathtaking, host and guide very kind and caring. We have received interesting information on the tour about whales and the area. Boats from Akureyri were packed where as ours was very comfortable with a small group of people. Definitely recommend this spot! We were lucky and spotted one whale we followed for…”
Reykjavik’s yacht whale watch in Faxafloi Bay brings minke and humpbacks (plus dolphins) with warm decks, expert spotting, and a free return if none.
“A bucket list ticked. Great staff that helped with any questions. Loved the boat, that could stay warm and dry with a cheeky triple or hang out watching for whales. Got what we came for and left very happy. Loved it”
Reykjavik whale watching in Faxaflói Bay with thermal coveralls, a naturalist guide, heated viewing, and a sightings try-again guarantee.
“We were very lucky to have loads of sightings of humpback whales on a beautiful sunny and clear day in November The tour guide was really informative and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience!”
Quick Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island with an expert guide, included binoculars, and close-to-the-birds viewing when conditions allow.
“Cruise was good, our guide Patrick was quite the showman and made the best of a rainy day with few puffins left. I do think this tour is probably not worth it after the first week in August because there weren't too many puffins to see-- we saw maybe 20 if I'm being generous. However,…”
2-hour Reykjavík harbor cruise for the Northern Lights: outdoor decks, heated cabin, warm overalls, Wi‑Fi, and free return tickets if you miss them.
“You go out into the harbour a short way, but enough to see the lights if it is a clear night. We had a full moon and some cloud, so our view of the lights was a bit diminished, nothing during the first hour, but we had a good show for the second hour. We…”
