The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik
Description
Encounter whales, dolphins, porpoises and birds on this cruise from Reykjavik and see the wildlife in their natural habitat off the capital’s coast. Whales and dolphins are seen on more than 90% of tours in both summer and winter! In the unlikely event you do not see a whale or a dolphin you receive a complimentary ticket to join us again another day. Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its sustainability efforts. Our aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea. We follow a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, which ensures that our tours respect marine life by minimising disturbance, keeping a safe distance from the animals.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passengers with limited mobility are warmly welcome. However, please note that our boats are not fully accessible, as steep stairs and high thresholds may limit access to inside areas and toilet facilities.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a light-weight chair on board our larger boats. If possible, please notify us of your arrival in advance, as assistance with boarding may be required.
- If conditions in Reykjavík are unfavourable, the tour may either be cancelled or depart from an alternative harbour, which could extend the duration by 1-2 hours.
- No whales or dolphins spotted on your tour? Join us again another day for FREE!
Reviews(2,796)
Saw so many whales. The staff was amazing and very knowledgeable. Well worth doing the tour.
The guide was very knowledgeable and we got to see humpback and dolphins. It was 3 hours of fun and they were friendly and made sure we were comfortable. Very reasonable price.
We were disappointed that we saw only glimces of 3 whales, no dolphins or porpoises, and no puffins up close. The shipboard experience was fine and the guide and other staff were great. The seas were a little choppy and we were glad that we took the offered sea sick pills. We appreciated receiving photos and a description of our trip (free of charge) from the tour operator the day after we finished our tour.
Professional and very friendly staff. Very rough sea but luckily offered a seasickness tablet beforehand which work wonders. We went in July but freezing cold out at sea so dress warmly. Unfortunately we didn’t see any whales but got free tickets valid for 2 years.
On a cold and misty day, it was great they had heavy duty slickers. The boat was very active looking for whales and other sea mammals and we saw porpoises and a humpback
Well organised. Great facilities. Saw porpoise, dolphins, minke whales and a hump back! Good commentary through. Nice warm inside lounge too.
The BEST whale watching company in Iceland
Excellent service, kindness, explanation during the journey.
This was s great tour with a knowledgeable guide. It was comfortable for all age groups with bathrooms on board and complimentary seasickness pills if needed. We saw 5 different whales and various birds. Such a cool experience. We even received pictures from the guide after the tour via email.
Booked last minute with Viator as we were chatting to some girls in the morning and they highly recommended doing it as they saw the whales and apparently this is the best time to see them. So, after a bit of admin on the go, we booked with Viator (my chosen app, as you get good deals, cash back for your next booking and the communication is excellent!) We wandered along to the harbour, found the Edling ticket office and exchanged our mobile voucher for tickets. We wandered along to the boat and as boarding was another 45 mins away, we wandered around the office boat where there is toilets, coffee, seating, whale watching clips, museum and a little shop! We boarded 15 minutes to leaving after a safety demonstration. All children under 13 have to wear life jackets and there are waterproof raincoats and some boiler suits to wear (yes, we had to do this and they were warm!) You are also offered sick sickness tablets which kick in after 30 minutes if you need them. Off we went and immediately started seeing a few minke whales, porpoise, dolphins and after an hour you could see the hump back whales. It was a bit wet and windy, but we had fun wearing the outfits! You can also sit in the indoor heated lounge with tables, chairs and a bar where you can buy all sorts of drinks. There is good commentating as you are on top deck and the staff are really helpful. We would definitely recommend going. We went out on the 5pm one, but the last one is 8pm. Total cost was £161.74 for the two of us.
