Water Activities in Reykjavik

Get on (and in) the water with snorkeling, jet skis, paddle sports, and more in Reykjavik. Reykjavik — where whales meet the aurora — is one of our most-booked destinations for it. We list 21 water activities 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)
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 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)
Sunset over Sky Lagoon with rocky coastline and golden light reflecting on calm water near Reykjavik
Reykjavik

SKY LAGOON (Saman Pass Admission) WITH HOTEL PICK UP IN REYKJAVIK

$131
2 hours and 30 minutes·Instant
Scuba diver exploring the underwater rock formations between tectonic plates in Silfra, Iceland
Reykjavik

Diving Silfra Tour with Pick Up

$352
5 hours·Instant·5(589)
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)
Whale breaching near snow-capped mountain and snorkeler exploring underwater rock formations in Iceland
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Whales & Snorkeling

$307
10 hours·Instant
Humpback whale breaching in Faxaflói Bay with seabirds and diver in Silfra fissure
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Whales & Diving

$405
10 hours·Instant
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)
Humpback whale breaching in Faxaflói bay during Reykjavík whale watching tour
Reykjavik

Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching including pickup

$149
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
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
Hiker in neon jacket exploring volcanic lava fields on Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjavik

Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon Private Day Tour

$1,782
8 hours·Instant
Person standing in mist before Skógafoss waterfall in Iceland
Reykjavik

Private tour South Coast and Waterfalls

$1,697
11 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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Water Activities in Reykjavik — FAQ

How much do water activities in Reykjavik cost?

Prices vary by tour and group size. Every water activitie 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.