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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.
“We loved our trip and felt very lucky to be on the boat we were! the guide was informative and very respectful of the whales and their environment which cannot be said for other boats we saw! We saw humpback whales and it was amazing”
Cruise Reykjavík Harbor on the Amelia Rose yacht for a 3-hour whale-watching outing with three panoramic decks, blankets, and expert guidance.
“The activity was amazing, our guide lucky was so informative and had a great sense of humour. She really made the trip interesting and funny.”
Reykjavik’s Northern Lights yacht cruise with three panoramic decks, warm blankets, and a cozy bar while you sail beyond city glow.
“Fantastic, cold but fantastic, glad we were dressed appropriately. I was just worried we wouldn’t see the lights, some people were on their 3rd attempt and we were only in Iceland for 1 night! But we saw them, staff were great, would recommend.”
Hour-long Reykjavik boat tour from Old Harbour to Lundey and Akurey for Atlantic puffins, binoculars, and expert guide. 100% sightings, $64.
“I loved seeing the Puffins and listening to Rebekka speak about them in her beautiful voice. She seemed so happy to be sharing her knowledge of the puffins with us and we learned so much. This is one of the best excursions we have taken. It was just the right amount of time and delivered…”
3-hour motor yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor for whales, dolphins, and summer puffins, with warm blankets and Wi‑Fi.
“Gunner and the English guide are the business!!! We eeen wales, seals and lots of sea birds several times, the wales came right up beside our boat!!!! Unreal!”
Whale-watch in Árskógssandur from a traditional oak boat on Eyjafjörður, with hot chocolate, overalls, and real wildlife sightings.
“Excellent trip. It was well organised and the guide was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. The fjord is narrow and sheltered so the seas was calm and it did not take long to get out to where the whales were. We had multiple sightings of humpbacks. It was really lovely to be…”
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.
“The boat was great, lots of places to watch for whales and places to sit! Clean and comfortable.. Crew was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable!! Great trip”
Reykjavik whale watching in Faxaflói Bay with thermal coveralls, a naturalist guide, heated viewing, and a sightings try-again guarantee.
“Crew was excellent and did a great job during the trip. They supplied a jump suit to keep us very warm and dry!”
Quick Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island with an expert guide, included binoculars, and close-to-the-birds viewing when conditions allow.
“Great guide. She has a PhD with research on oceanic studies. Cery in depth discussion not just on puffins. My kids love the tour.”
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.
“The tour operators were amazing. We lucked out and the aurora was aglow for the entire time. The guide even helped with camera settings so we could all get the best photos.”
