Top 6 Reykjavik Sailing Trips

1.Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,911 reviews · 3 hours · from $107Our pick

Sail from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor for up to three hours aboard the Amelia Rose yacht. Search Faxaflói Bay for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and possibly orcas, with guides such as Lucky and Roman sharing useful facts from three viewing decks.

“The excursion did not disappoint. The Amelia Rose is clean and well maintained. although it holds alot of people there is plenty of room and we never felt crowded. Our guide, Lucky, was very informative and enthusiastic, especially when she spotted whales and dolphins. We were fortunate to see both on our trip.”

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2.Northern Lights Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,253 reviews · 2 hours · from $93Best value

Sail for two hours from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor into Faxaflói Bay, leaving city lights behind to search for the aurora. You can watch from three open decks, warm up in the lounge, and get help with phone photography from guides such as Maria, Julian, or Lucky.

“Absolutely amazing and we got tonsee the Northern Lights. All crew members very friendly and Guid was very good and informative. Boat really nice. Not overly busy. Good bar. Departure was on time. Very good evening, highly recommend”

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3.Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 707 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Join Harpa Yachts for a three-hour cruise from Reykjavik Old Harbor aboard MY Harpa or MY Amelia Rose. Guides such as Lucky and Rebecca help you spot humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, seabirds, and summer puffins while you enjoy blankets, WiFi, a bar, and open-air decks.

“We want to thank Rebecca, our tour guide, for a wonderful trip full of great information! We saw lots of dolphins, some humpback whales and a couple of puffins. The only thing is that it wasn’t clear where the meeting point was, we were an hour early but almost missed the boat because we were waiting at the wrong spot.”

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4.Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour into Faxaflói Bay for about three hours aboard a spacious yacht. An English-speaking guide explains whale behavior while the crew searches for minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and possibly orcas. Warm indoor seating, toilets, and a small bar are available.

“We saw minke whales and dolphins! Great boat and tour. The guide was great and pointed out where to look”

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5.Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor aboard Harpa or Amelia Rose for about three hours on Faxafloi Bay. Your guide, sometimes including Lucky, points out whales, dolphins, porpoises, and summer puffins. You get outdoor viewing decks, warm blankets, indoor seating, Wi-Fi, a bar, and a free return trip if wildlife does not appear.

“Highly informative and well- organized whale watching ride. Our guide was passionate about sharing the types and habits of whales and dolphins. And was just as passionate about the science of finding the sight of them. You have to be quick, however to not only be where you need to be to view the latest sighting but be mindful of the overzealous who will cut in front of you. Nice boat with inside and outside options.”

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6.Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 428 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $94

Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour into Faxaflói Bay for about two hours while guides search for the aurora. The yacht has warm indoor seating, a viewing deck, Wi-Fi, drinks, and photography advice. Guide Isabella has earned special praise for her clear, friendly help.

“The guide gave a very detailed introduction to the Northern Lights and informed everyone when they appeared. They also taught us how to capture them in photos. It was an amazing experience! The inside of the boat was also very warm, which I really liked.”

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