Small-Group Reykjavik RIB Whale Watching Cruise
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Trip Type: Dolphin & Whale Watching
Duration: 2 hours
Zoom around the Icelandic waters aboard a RIB (rigid inflatable boat), and enjoy close-up views of whales, dolphins, puffins and more. The small yet powerful vessel is capable of reaching high speeds, allowing you to cover a larger area and get closer to the Reykjavik wildlife than you would in a classic boat. After seeing the sights on the open water, enjoy quick stops to admire Jón Gunnar Árnason’s 'Sun Voyager' sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall on the shoreline. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour.
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Zoom around the Icelandic waters aboard a RIB (rigid inflatable boat), and enjoy close-up views of whales, dolphins, puffins and more. The small yet powerful vessel is capable of reaching high speeds, allowing you to cover a larger area and get closer to the Reykjavik wildlife than you would in a classic boat. After seeing the sights on the open water, enjoy quick stops to admire Jón Gunnar Árnason’s 'Sun Voyager' sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall on the shoreline. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour.
Choose from one of several start times, and then make your own way to Reykjavik Old Harbour to meet your captain. After a quick safety briefing, pull on your provided coveralls and hop aboard your RIB.
Hold on tight as your captain zips you out of the harbor, and look out for some of the wildlife for which Iceland is famous. Loop around the wind-beaten islands of the bay to see puffins in their natural habitat, and then head out on the open water to scout out whales and dolphins and, hopefully, get some close-up views.
On the return to the harbor, cruise along Reykjavik’s shoreline and spot the sights from the sea. Colorful fishing huts and bustling restaurants make up the cityscape in this part of town, alongside some thought-provoking attractions, too. Enjoy quick stops to see the Sun Voyager sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, and the Harpa Concert Hall — a glittering glass building that is said to be inspired by the country’s volcanic geology.
After roughly two hours on the water, travel back to the start point where your tour ends. If you were unlucky enough to not spot any whales, worry not; your captain will give you a complimentary ticket for another ride before you leave.
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