Rib Boat - Whale Watching From Reykjavik

This unique adventure will take you on a nature hunt on the blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean, offering the chance to see cute little puffins (summer) and whales in their natural habitat. Our specially designed rib boat adds to the entire experience bouncing across the waves and allowing us to get up close and personal with some of the biggest and most intelligent marine creatures to have ever called our planet home. It is an exhilarating and awe-inspiring experience that is a must for anyone visiting the land of fire and ice.

Our adventure begins at Reykjavik's old harbor, where we will board our custom-made RIB boats, perfect for seeing all the magic Icelandic marine life offers. The RIB Boat's intelligent design is based on its shock-absorbing suspension that guarantees they are comfortable as we bounce across the ocean. This, combined with their low design, makes them ideal for wildlife watching. We can go where other boats can't and get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures while always maintaining enough distance that we don't interfere with what they are doing.

Our first stop will be the picturesque island of Akurey, famed for the many adorable puffins that nest there during the summer months. These cute birds have earned the nickname puffin island, although we also see other species, like eiders and arctic tern. We find that this portion of the trip is especially popular with children and families as the puffins' smiling faces are especially appealing to them. Everyone is sure to enjoy seeing these amazing birds in the flesh!

From there, we will continue into Kollafjordur bay – bobbing up and down as we cut a swathe through the white-crested waves of the Atlantic. Whale watching can never be an exact science, and we can't guarantee what you will see during the trip. However, our expert captains have been sailing this bit of sea for many years and will do their utmost to ensure that we see something, using local knowledge and the latest scientific research to give us the best chance of seeing something.

Iceland plays host to more than twenty different species of whale, which appear at varying concentrations and various times of the year. The most common are Minke Whales, Harbour Porpoises, and White-beaked Dolphins, with Orcas and Sperm Whales also visiting regularly. The gargantuan Blue Whale can also be seen on occasion, offering us the chance to see the largest creature to have ever existed!

When we see these majestic creatures in the wild, we are in for an awe-inspiring experience – as they frolic, play or hunt in the water. There is nothing quite like it, and you are bound to be impressed by the intelligence of their hunting methods and the way they propel jets of water out of their blowholes. They truly are some of the most impressive creatures you will ever see, and it is sure to be an experience you will treasure forever.

We will take the scenic route back to Reykjavik, enjoying more of Iceland’s incredible coastal wildlife, including more nesting birds and playful seals. The perfect way to end a wonderful day, combining an adrenaline-pumping boat ride and some truly remarkable wildlife.