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15 Best Reykjavik Boat Tours

The boats worth getting on.

The 15 reykjavik boat tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.

15 Best Reykjavik Boat Tours

Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour - Old Skuli on the water: boat size, seating, and how close you really get
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Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour

Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik - Thermal coveralls, heated decks, and the art of staying comfortable
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Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik

2.Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik

A warm, guided whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor, with thermal gear, Wi‑Fi for instant photos, and a try-again guarantee.

★ 4.0

“The whole thing! We were fortunate to see 4-5 different whales being active. Our guide was very informative and chatted with us afterward and answered many of our whale questions.”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour - The 7:00 AM Start: What Your Day Looks Like on the Bus
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour

3.Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour

A long but rewarding Reykjavik day trip to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an iceberg boat ride, Diamond Beach, and waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss.

★ 4.5

“It’s a very long day but absolutely worth it. Sunny is a super guide and very knowledgable. It’s worth using a scarf to cover your face because the wind is freezing at the lagoon.”

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Reykjavik: Best Value Whale Watching Boat Tour - Faxaflói Bay for 2.5 hours: what you’re really paying for
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Reykjavik: Best Value Whale Watching Boat Tour

4.Reykjavik: Best Value Whale Watching Boat Tour

3.5-hour whale watching from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour with heated cabins, warm overalls, expert guides, and a rejoin ticket.

★ 4.5

“amazing activity! we didnt even need to leave the main bay area and we saw 5 whales! the guide was amazing, although I didnt catch his name, but we were not bored with all the information, fun facts and stories of whales he was sharing. very knowledgeable! he was also very alert and informed us…”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond Beach Day Tour - Hotel Pickup to Skaftafell: Where the Long Ride Gets Managed
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond Beach Day Tour

6.Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond Beach Day Tour

Cruise Jökulsárlón icebergs by amphibian boat, hit Diamond Beach, and chase famous waterfalls from Reykjavik on a long but worth-it day.

★ 4.7

“Thank you, overachievers Richy and the driver, for our unexpectedly long and fun filled trip! Guys really love their job and this is the key to their absolute success! 💪”

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RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik - Meeting at Reykjavik Old Harbour and getting ready for the water
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RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik: Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day's Catch - Getting ready: Old Harbor departure and what “pickup” really means
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Reykjavik: Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

8.Reykjavik: Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

Reel in cod and other cold-water fish in Reykjavik, then eat your catch on-board BBQ with potatoes and big ocean views.

★ 4.5

“This was the highlight of our 10 year old son’s trip to Iceland. Although the boat was fairly full (15+), we all caught fish and the captain and deckhands were so incredibly kind and patient. They even took us past their fishing spots to spot whales and we were lucky enough to see many humpbacks,…”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride, Diamond Beach Tour - Getting to Jökulsárlón: where the scenery turns into the point
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride, Diamond Beach Tour

9.From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride, Diamond Beach Tour

Sail among Jökulsárlón icebergs, stroll Diamond Beach, and walk behind Seljalandsfoss on a long Reykjavik day trip with boat tour.

★ 4.6

“Our family had a great day going from Reykjavik. Note: It is a long 4.5 hr drive in the bus. We did stop at a great little road cafe with great food options, including Vegetarian options. The 1-2 hrs at the Glacier and Boat tour were awesome and absolutely beautiful. Well worth the cost of…”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Boat Tour - What Happens On Board: Overalls, Heated Seating, and Free Photos
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Boat Tour

10.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Boat Tour

Guided Reykjavik northern lights boat cruise on the North Atlantic, with warm overalls, heated seating, and free aurora photos.

★ 3.9

“It was the most lovely tour that I've ever experienced in Reykjavik. Not just because of the North light but because the way that crews deal with problem. Thanks to crews I could hunt Aurora Boerails. Of course Northern light was unforgettably beautiful. 배가 고장나서 회항했다가 밤늦게 다시 투어 나가주었어요. 다음날 귀국이라 안나가면 오로라 못보는거…”

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Reykjavik: Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour - Why a RIB Changes Your Whale-Watching Odds (Close Is the Whole Point)
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Reykjavik: Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour

11.Reykjavik: Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour

Reykjavik’s Old Harbour RIB tour for whales and puffins: marine biologist guidance, warm gear, Harpa views, and shared photos.

★ 4.6

“Great guide. Max was a marine biologist and was very knowledgeable and passionate about the different marine animals/birds and their behavior. The RIB had the most comfortable seats of any RIB boat I’ve ever been on as they had some sort of spring absorbing mechanism to take on the bumps from the waves. They gave…”

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1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar - Price, Timing, and Getting a Slot Without Stress
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1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar

12.1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar

1-hour small-group Ribsafari in Vestmannaeyjar: fast rib ride, sea caves, puffins, and warm gear included from the harbor.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing time. A must do while at Westman Islands. We got a potential wind warning before 9 am for our 12 pm trip that the wind was too high and to stand by. However, the captain was able to alter the route so we stayed around the East side of the Iceland. And it…”

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South Iceland and Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón with Boat Tour - Waterfalls that set the tone: Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss
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South Iceland and Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón with Boat Tour

13.South Iceland and Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón with Boat Tour

South Iceland coach tour from Reykjavik with Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, a Jökulsárlón iceberg cruise, and Diamond Beach.

★ 4.5

“Une journée longue mais très agréable. Nous avons visité plusieurs endroit mais le clou du spectacle fut la lagune. Un iceberg s’est brisé devant nos yeux. Un spectacle extraordinaire. Le chauffeur et le guide étaient excellent. Je recommande fortement cette excursion même si la durée est de 15heures. Cette excursion en vaut vraiment la peine”

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Reykjavik: Whales and Northern Lights Boat Tour - From Old Harbour to Faxaflói Bay: The Whale-Watching Part
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Reykjavik: Whales and Northern Lights Boat Tour

14.Reykjavik: Whales and Northern Lights Boat Tour

Reykjavik whale-watching by day and Northern Lights cruise at night from Faxaflói Bay, with warm gear and onboard Wi‑Fi.

★ 4.2

“Our guide Rebekka was fantastic, she was able to flag as every position of the whale a she knew a lot about the ocean’s life. The captain was awesome, he was very reactive to the movement. The boat was really good, too. Well maintained. We love the Whale watching.”

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From Reykjavik: Whales and Northern Lights Boat Tour - Old Harbour Start: The Easy Part (and Why It Matters)
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From Reykjavik: Whales and Northern Lights Boat Tour

15.From Reykjavik: Whales and Northern Lights Boat Tour

Day whale watching and a Northern Lights night cruise from Reykjavik. Heated seating, overalls, Wi‑Fi, and a free re-try if nothing seen.

★ 4.1

“It started off without much to expect till suddenly...BOOM..!!! The auroras activities went crazy and were unbelievable. The best I had with the lights since I was here. The location was perfect. Kudos to the pilot and crews for knowing the exact place to bring u to. As for the whales, we couldn't as for…”

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