Whales & wildlife
Húsavík is the better place to watch whales and Reykjavík is the easier one. Skjálfandi Bay is a feeding ground close to the harbour, so trips there spend more time with animals and less time getting out to them. Reykjavík’s Faxaflói Bay is bigger and the sailing is longer, but it needs no trip north. If you are going to the north anyway, book it in Húsavík; if you are not, Reykjavík is fine. No operator can promise a sighting in either.
| Húsavík | Reykjavík | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest per person | €88 | €55 |
| Typical (median) per person | €103 | €139 |
| Usual length | 3 h | 3.5 h |
| Tours we sell | 4 | 39 |
| Operators | 3 | 7 |
| Days with a departure (next 360) | 71 | 359 |
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).
North Sailing
26% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
3 h · from Húsavík
Experience the whale watching trip that put Húsavík on the map as the whale watching capital of Iceland.
Húsavík Adventures
21% above the €139 typical for whale watching tours
from age 8 · meet at the start point
2 h · from Húsavík
Experience whale watching and breathtaking nature in the stunning midnight sun.
Friends of Moby Dick
37% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
3 h · from Húsavík
At our family-run whale-watching business, we believe every tour should be an unforgettable experience. That's why we work tirelessly to ensure our guests have the best whale-watching experience.
North Sailing
26% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point · evening
3 h · from Húsavík
Evening whale watching under the midnight sun from Húsavík. A peaceful 3-hour tour on traditional oak boats — perfect for photography, with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns included.
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
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.
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
24% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
5 h · from Reykjavík
Get a local to show you the wonders of the city and then go on a search for the magnificent whales around Reykjavik.
Húsavík is the better place to watch whales and Reykjavík is the easier one. Skjálfandi Bay is a feeding ground close to the harbour, so trips there spend more time with animals and less time getting out to them. Reykjavík’s Faxaflói Bay is bigger and the sailing is longer, but it needs no trip north. If you are going to the north anyway, book it in Húsavík; if you are not, Reykjavík is fine. No operator can promise a sighting in either.
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €103 for Húsavík and €139 for Reykjavík; the cheapest seats are €88 and €55. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
Most operators offer a free second trip rather than a refund when nothing is seen. The rule is the operator’s own and is shown on each tour page before you pay.
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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