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Reykjavik: Whale Watching Cruise with 90% Sighting RateWhale watching tour in Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavik for humpback and minke whales. Includes overalls, guide and Wildlife Exhibition entry. Free return if no whales spotted.★ 4.59 (2,980)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Akurey Puffins Iceland: Boat circles the nesting colonyPuffin cruise from Reykjavik to Akurey Island with guide, binoculars, and hotel pickup. See puffins nesting May–August up close.★ 4.54 (842)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Reykjavik: 3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise & Bay Islands3-hour whale watching cruise from Reykjavik's Old Harbour. Minke, humpback and orca sightings in Faxaflói Bay. Professional guides, observation decks, warm blankets included.★ 4.44 (726)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 102per person
Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour & Faxaflói BayWhale watching from Reykjavik's Old Harbour: 2.5-hour RIB or 3.5-hour cruise with 90% sighting success, thermal gear, heated lounge. Free return ticket if no whales spotted.★ 4.16 (721)✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
Reykjavik: Northern Lights Cruise & City Skyline2-hour Northern Lights cruise from downtown Reykjavik with heated cabin, sighting guarantee, and views of Harpa & Hallgrímskirkja. Small groups, free retry if no aurora.★ 4.46 (635)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise Reykjavik Faxaflói Bay Old HarborWhale watching and dolphin cruise from Reykjavik Old Harbor into Faxaflói Bay with blankets, guide, and Wi-Fi. Summer sailings include puffins.★ 4.45 (520)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat & South Coast Full DayFloating icebergs in a blue lagoon, black sand beaches, and five waterfalls from Reykjavik. Includes 30-minute boat tour, guide, and round-trip transport. Full day tour.★ 4.67 (461)14h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 292per person
Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour from Old HarbourWhale watching in Reykjavik's Faxaflói Bay with humpback whales, minke whales & dolphins. 2.5–3.5 hours, heated cabin, professional guide, free re-booking if no sightings.★ 4.44 (804)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Cruise from Old HarbourBoat tour from Old Harbour in Reykjavik to puffin islands (Engey, Akurey or Lundey). Includes binoculars, raincoats and live English guidance. 2–3 hours on water.★ 4.72 (381)1h–1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Reykjavik: RIB Whale Watching & Puffin Islands Small-Group BoatRIB speed-boat whale watching from Reykjavik's Old Harbour with puffin islands, Faxaflói Bay search & city views. Max 12 per boat, marine biologist guide, ~2 hours.★ 4.73 (274)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 197per person
Reykjavik: South Coast Glacier Hike & Jokulsarlon Boat TourTwo-day South Coast tour from Reykjavik with glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, boat tour at Jokulsarlon, and overnight stay. Includes pickup, breakfast, and safety gear.★ 4.96 (205)2d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 639per person
Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Jokulsarlon BoatIceland's South Coast tour from Reykjavik: hike Sólheimajökull Glacier, boat tour at Jökulsárlón icebergs, visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Includes hotel pickup and gear.★ 4.86 (195)2d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 699per person
Vestmannaeyjar: Small Group Boat Tour with Wildlife & Sea CavesFeel sea spray, spot puffins and whales, and explore Vestmannaeyjar’s wild caves on a small group boat tour. Includes float suit, life jacket, and local guide.★ 4.88 (173)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Reykjavik: Puffin & Bird Watching RIB Boat Tour, Small GroupsSmall-group puffin tour from Reykjavik's Old Harbour in custom RIB boats with expert guide, binoculars & warm gear included. May–August, max 12 passengers.★ 4.81 (157)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
Reykjavik Whale Watching RIB Boat Tour: 2-Hour Small Group2-hour RIB boat whale watching tour from Reykjavik's Old Harbour with warm gear and expert guide. Small groups up to 12, four daily departures.★ 4.63 (140)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon boat tour: South Iceland with icebergsCruise among drifting icebergs on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, then walk Diamond Beach where ice fragments sparkle on black sand.★ 4.66 (122)14h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 328per person
Reykjavik: Midnight Sun Whale Watching Cruise & Marine Life ShowChase whales under Iceland’s midnight sun from Reykjavik, with a local guide, warm coveralls, and an onboard marine life show: includes Wi-Fi and harbor departure.★ 4.53 (108)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik cruise port: Small groupSmall group Golden Circle tour departing from Skarfabakki port whenever your cruise docks: no waiting for a scheduled departure time. Visit Gullfoss.★ 4.97 (102)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 166per person
Reykjavik: Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour & Close EncountersFeel the North Atlantic wind as you zip from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour on a fast RIB boat, spotting puffins up close with a local guide, includes safety gear.★ 4.65 (93)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 106per person
RIB boat tour Vestmannaeyjar: See elephant rock & sea cavesFeel the spray and thrill of a RIB boat tour in Vestmannaeyjar, weaving past Elephant Rock, sea caves, puffins, and wild cliffs: includes guide and all gear.★ 4.96 (91)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 235per person
Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik: Two Boats, One DayTwo separate boat tours from Reykjavik: sail to puffin colonies on Akurey, Engey or Lundey, then search Faxaflói Bay for humpback whales.★ 4.60 (103)4h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 168per person
Reykjavik: Whale Watching Faxaflói Bay & Minke WhalesWhale watching tour from Reykjavik's Old Harbour into Faxaflói Bay. See Minke and Humpback whales, dolphins. Heated cabins, overalls provided. 2.5–3.5 hours. Free re-ride if no sightings.★ 4.70 (66)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
Northern Lights Boat Tour Reykjavik at a glance
- Our pick: Akurey Puffins Iceland: Boat circles the nesting colony, US$ 63 (1h, 4.54★ · 842).
- Top rated: Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik cruise port: Small group, US$ 166 (6h–7h, 4.97★ · 102).
- Most reviewed: Reykjavik: Whale Watching Cruise with 90% Sighting Rate, US$ 105 (3h, 4.59★ · 2,980).
Real price per person across the 22 options: US$ 63–US$ 699 (median US$ 106). With 100+ reviews: 19 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 22 with free cancellation, 22 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly and 22 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 22 of the 22 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Akurey Puffins Iceland: Boat circles the nesting colony is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.54 out of 5 across 842 reviews.
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