Whales & wildlife
A big boat is cheaper, warmer and steadier, with a café and a cabin. A RIB (the fast inflatable) costs more, carries a dozen people, gets there quicker and sits low on the water, which is the whole appeal. Families and anyone prone to seasickness: the big boat. Photographers and people who want spray in their face: the RIB.
| Big boat | RIB | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest per person | €79 | €80 |
| Typical (median) per person | €130 | €154 |
| Usual length | 4 h | 2 h |
| Tours we sell | 78 | 10 |
| Operators | 21 | 7 |
| Days with a departure (next 360) | 359 | 208 |
Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical whale watching tour across the whole catalogue is €139 (range €19–€384).
Sea Trips Reykjavík
29% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
People who want the Faxaflói whale trip on a smaller, more…
3 h 30 · from Reykjavík
Go on an Amazing Yachting Adventure with Your Family and Friends.
Iceland Discover
39% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
First-time whale watchers who want the cheapest honest way…
3 h · from Reykjavík
Experience the joy of close encounters with mighty whales, graceful dolphins or playful porpoises on our easy-to-join whale watching tours from downtown Reykjavík.
Your Friend in Reykjavik
43% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
pickup included
3 h 30 · from Reykjavík
Enjoy the breath taking views of Iceland’s coastline as you glide through the waters of Faxaflói Bay
Your Friend in Reykjavik
40% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point · works in rain
3 h 30 · from Reykjavík
Experience the thrill of whale watching from Reykjavík's picturesque Old Harbor on our specially equipped vessel, offering a front-row view of Iceland's majestic whales.
Iceland Discover
about the usual price for whale watching tours
People who have done a big-boat whale trip before
2 h · from Reykjavík
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with our RIB speedboat whale watching tour in Reykjavík Bay, Iceland.
Sea Trips Reykjavík
27% below the €110 typical for puffin tours
from age 10 · meet at the start point
1 h · from Reykjavík
Join us for a fun and scenic 1-hour RIB speedboat tour from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and experience the puffins of Faxaflói Bay up close.
Sea Trips Reykjavík
13% above the €139 typical for whale watching tours
from age 10 · meet at the start point
2 h · from Reykjavík
Come aboard an exciting RIB speedboat and see the incredible wealth of marine wildlife that lives in the waters just off the shores of Reykjavík City.
Special Tours
29% above the €139 typical for whale watching tours
Moderate · from age 10
2 h · from Reykjavík
Sail out for a high-speed adventure in search of whales.
A big boat is cheaper, warmer and steadier, with a café and a cabin. A RIB (the fast inflatable) costs more, carries a dozen people, gets there quicker and sits low on the water, which is the whole appeal. Families and anyone prone to seasickness: the big boat. Photographers and people who want spray in their face: the RIB.
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €130 for Big boat and €154 for RIB; the cheapest seats are €79 and €80. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.
One checkout, any number of operators
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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026
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