Reykjavik · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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The best cruises & boat tours fill up fast in a country this small. Ranked below are the 15 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in a seat before the dates go.
Reykjavík whale-watching in Faxaflói Bay with heated cabins and expert guides. Spot humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and seals.
“Fantastic experience! Lucky was so friendly and very informative throughout the full trip - we were so lucky with our experience.”
Cruise from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor on the Amelia Rose yacht. Look for humpback and minke whales, plus dolphins and porpoises, with warm comfort.
“Amazing, we saw so many whales, far exceeded our expectations.”
Reykjavik Northern Lights yacht cruise from Old Harbor with three deck viewing angles, warm blankets, Wi‑Fi, and a 2-hour aurora hunt.
“We did this on Friday 23rd January 2026. You check in at the Old Harbour House. From there you board the yacht. We were lucky that the lights were out and could be seen before we left the harbour. Worth doing but obviously no guarantee you’ll see the lights. But we did. Only 2 hours which was more than enough time. Value for money. Wrap up warm. It’s freezing on the deck but you’ll get rewarded if the lights are dancing.”
Reykjavik puffin boat tour from Old Harbour: 1 hour, binoculars, expert guide, and a 100% puffin sighting promise.
“We loved our Puffin Boat Tour. It was very easy even for our 5 year old to see the puffins on the island and fly overhead. We were lucky that the weather cooperated during our trip. It was very hard to hear the guide with the wind and boat engine sounds. I think the boat could use a better sound system. The boat had ample binoculars to use during the trip. It was a good value for getting up close to the puffins with children and just long enough of a tour. I would recommend this tour. We went during the first week of August and the puffins were still…”
3-hour yacht cruise from Reykjavik in Faxafloi Bay to spot whales, dolphins, and puffins, with warm blankets and onboard Wi‑Fi.
“The boat was comfortable and warm inside. We were incredibly lucky and found 2 humpback whales within 30 mins. One of the whales breached at least 15 times (we lost count). Our guide said this was very unusual for winter. Great experience, plenty of space to get a view. Guide was very approachable and had a good chat.”
3-hour yacht whale watching from Reykjavik Old Harbour with expert spotting, Reykjavik views, and a free return if no whales.
“Amazing experience and we got to see 2 humpbacks at close range. Wrap up warm as the wind chill makes it very very cold. Would do it again for certain! Only negative is that they rushed us back to harbour once we’d seen the whales cutting the trip short by nearly 45 mins, rather than giving us longer to watch them.”
Whale watching from Reykjavik with a naturalist guide, thermal coveralls, heated indoor viewing, and a second-chance ticket if you miss them.
“When they said " conditions are rough " they weren't joking... we were given the chance to defer but declined.. we were ok but many folk were feeding the fish their breakfast ... but we did see 3 x humpback whales and a seal plus many species of birdlife”
Short Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island with an expert guide, included binoculars, and prime bird-watching time off Reykjavik.
“We went on the last day of Puffin tours so there were not many puffins left. They offered us a refund but it was a beautiful day so we decided to go anyway and enjoyed the boat ride. Our tour guide was lovely and informative.”
See Iceland’s aurora from the water on a 2-hour Elding cruise in Reykjavik, with warm overalls, heated cabin, and free return if needed.
“It was exciting to see the northern lights! So glad I put on the red artic suits- it helped with the cold wind”
Whales in Faxaflói Bay and puffins up close from Reykjavik, with warm overalls, binoculars, and a second-chance guarantee.
“Completely Icelandic ocean wildlife tour in time managable hours. Whales watching was amazing, we have seen multiple shows from humped back whales. The puffin tour was perfect with plenty of amazing informations from our guides. Enjoyed.”
3-hour whale and dolphin yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor with warm gear, onboard Wi-Fi, guided wildlife spotting, and a free return if you miss out.
“We had such a great experience as a family (2 adults, 2 children). We have been wanting to see whales for a long time and finally got to tick them off the bucket list. So pleased we got to see a few groups of Humpback whales - amazing! I would definitely recommend this trip to others, the crew were great at tracking them and communicating with all on board. We didn't use the warm areas or bars onboard, but it was good to know that facilities were available if we needed to use them. We were too engrossed with taking the experience in on the top deck! 🐋❤️”
Reykjavik Northern Lights sightseeing cruise: two decks, blankets, and guides as you sail beyond city lights for a chance at the aurora.
“The crew were excellent and informative while waiting for Northern Lights to appear. Knowledgeable. Even paused on our way back in to draw our attention one last time to stronger emerging lights”
Reykjavik Northern Lights yacht cruise with whale-spotting, cozy decks, and onboard Wi-Fi. Another-day ticket if the aurora misses you.
“It was truly a dream come true, helpful guides, smooth water, amazing magical light display. Grateful”
Go whale watching by fast RIB in Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavik, with warm gear, puffin stops in summer, and a museum ticket.
“we saw a humpback and several dolphins. and puffins! it was lovely! captain and guide were excellent!”
Reykjavik day trip to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by boat plus South Coast waterfalls and Diamond Beach, long day, strong value, big sights.
“Excellent skilled bus driver despite all the snow got us all there and home safely. Lovely day out 2”
