Boat Tours & Cruises in Reykjavik

See the skyline from the water on a sightseeing cruise, sunset sail, or harbor boat tour in Reykjavik. Reykjavik — where whales meet the aurora — is one of our most-booked destinations for it. We list 33 boat tours & cruises you can book online with instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before you go. Travelers here also love whale watching from the old harbour and northern lights cruises on faxaflói bay.

Humpback whale breaching in the ocean during a Reykjavik whale watching tour
Reykjavik

Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik

$110
3 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.5(743)
Bright green Northern Lights dancing above dark mountains and water during Reykjavik boat tour
Reykjavik

Northern Lights by boat from Reykjavik

$106
2 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.2(54)
Humpback whale breaching beside Northern Lights dancing over Icelandic landscape
Reykjavik

Whale Watching & Northern lights Combo Cruise from Reykjavik

$193
6 hours·Instant·4.3(43)
Humpback whale breaching in Icelandic waters and whale skeleton exhibit at Whales of Iceland museum
Reykjavik

Whale Watching Excursion from Reykjavik & Whales of Iceland Exhibition: Explore the Sea's Giants

$128
3 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·5(13)
Fishing rods mounted on boat railing with Table Mountain visible across Faxaflói Bay, Iceland
Reykjavik

Sunset Fishing in Faxaflói Bay: 2.5-3 Hour Excursion

$151
2 hours and 30 minutes·Instant
Two puffins standing on grassy coastal terrain against blue sky
Reykjavik

Puffin Express: 1-Hour Close Encounter with Adorable Birds

$65
1 hour·Instant
RIB boat full of passengers with raised arms near yellow lighthouse and harbor breakwater
Reykjavik

RIB Whale Expedition: 2-Hour High-Speed Adventure

$200
2 hours·Instant
Humpback whale breaching beside red Icelandic tour boat during Reykjavik whale watching excursion
Reykjavik

Whale Watching & Lava Show Reykjavik: Nature's Breathtaking Spectacle

$156
4 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.8(6)
Humpback whale breaching beside tourists in Iceland waters with coastal cliffs visible
Reykjavik

Whale Watching & FlyOver: Aerial Excursions and Oceanic Encounters

$149
4 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.9(44)
Humpback whale breaching in Icelandic waters during Reykjavik whale watching tour
Reykjavik

Best Value Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik

$110
3 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.9(44)
Humpback whale breaching and puffins perched on Icelandic rocks during wildlife tour
Reykjavik

Whale Watching and Puffin Tour: Explore Iceland's Wildlife from Old Harbour in Downtown Reykjavik

$168
3 hours·Instant·4.9(44)
Whale tail fluke breaking the surface during a morning ocean expedition
Reykjavik

Whale Wonders: Morning Expedition

$110
3 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·4.5(742)
Northern Lights dancing green and purple above snow-capped mountains and a lit cruise ship on calm water
Reykjavik

Exclusive Northern Lights Luxury Cruise

$4,828
3 hours·Instant
Whale tail surfacing near red tour boat with passengers in Faxaflói bay, Reykjavík
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching

$119
3 hours·Instant·4.7(2623)
Whale breaching at sunset during Reykjavík midnight sun whale watching tour with tour boat nearby
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Classic Whales in the Midnight Sun

$119
3 hours·Instant·4.8(91)
Puffin holding small fish in its beak on grassy ground in Iceland
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Classic Puffin Watching

$68
1 hour·Instant·4.7(276)
Imagine Peace Tower beams blue light into night sky above Viðey Island with moon visible
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Imagine Peace Tower Tour

$144
2 hours·Instant·4.2(36)
Ship sailing in Faxaflói bay under green Northern Lights aurora borealis
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Northern Lights & City Cruise

$119
2 hours·Instant·4.5(607)
Total solar eclipse with corona visible against starry sky and Milky Way
Reykjavik

Solar Eclipse Cruise from Reykjavík

$139
3 hours·Instant
Whale tail in ocean water and buggy splashing through Icelandic wildflowers
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Whales & Buggy

$429
8 hours·Instant
Whale breaching next to horse riders in Icelandic countryside during Reykjavík Sea Horse tour
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Sea Horse

$291
8 hours and 30 minutes·Instant·3.8(14)
Small RIB boat full of tourists in red life jackets near green cliffs in Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavík
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Premium Puffin Watching

$102
1 hour·Instant·4.7(71)
Fin whale surfaces near RIB boat with whale watching tourists in Reykjavík waters
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Premium Whale Watching

$204
2 hours·Instant·4.5(2260)
Whale tail surfacing in ocean water during Elding whale watching tour near Iceland
Reykjavik

Whales & FlyOver Iceland

$161
4 hours·Instant
Ship sailing under green Northern Lights aurora borealis in Reykjavík waters at night
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Northern Lights Cruise including pickup

$149
2 hours·Instant
Humpback whale breaching in Faxaflói bay during Reykjavík whale watching tour
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching including pickup

$149
3 hours·Instant
Northern Lights dancing over Reykjavík waters and passengers watching from cruise deck
Reykjavik

Northern Lights Cruise & FlyOver Iceland

$161
3 hours·Instant
Fin whale surfacing in Faxaflói bay with Icelandic mountains in the background
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching without pickup

$119
3 hours·Instant
Couple in red jackets viewing green Northern Lights from Reykjavík bay cruise at night
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Northern Lights Cruise without pickup

$119
2 hours·Instant
Whale breaching in ocean next to person enjoying red neon lava show performance
Reykjavik

Whales & Lava Show

$173
4 hours·Instant
Northern Lights aurora borealis and glowing lava flow from Lava Show volcano tour
Reykjavik

Lava Show & Northern Lights Cruise

$173
4 hours·Instant
Whale breaching and tourists in yellow life jackets on RIB speedboats during Reykjavik whale watching tour
Reykjavik

Reykjavik Whale Safari: Speedboat Adventure

$166
2 hours·Instant
Fireworks exploding over illuminated city skyline reflected in water at night
Reykjavik

New Years Fireworks by Boat from Reykjavik

$165
2 hours·Instant

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Boat Tours & Cruises in Reykjavik — FAQ

How much do boat tours & cruises in Reykjavik cost?

Prices vary by tour and group size. Every boat tours & cruise on this page shows its starting price up front, and you can book online with no hidden fees.

Can I cancel a Reykjavik tour booking?

Yes — most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. The exact policy is shown on each tour page before you pay.

Do I get instant confirmation?

Yes. Once you book, you receive an instant confirmation by email with everything you need for the day of your tour.