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The Amelia Rose trades a small boat's agility for comfort and style: three panoramic decks, a proper bar and lounge, and a hull built to handle Iceland's waters more smoothly than lighter vessels. It suits travelers who want a calmer, more scenic cruise over a faster, higher-adrenaline chase.
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Book NowBoard the Amelia Rose at the Old Harbour House.
Sail among the small islands in Faxaflói Bay, with Reykjavik's coastline in view.
Scan open water for minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and the occasional orca.
Head back to the Old Harbour to end the cruise.
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Move between three open-air panoramic decks to find the best angle for photos.
Warm up with a hot drink in the yacht's bar and lounge, plus complimentary blankets on deck.
Sail aboard an offshore-built vessel designed for a smoother ride than smaller boats.
Spot minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises, with the occasional orca further out.
Ægisgarður 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Check in 30 minutes before departure by scanning the QR code on your ticket at the self-service kiosk.
It is often much colder out on the water than in Reykjavík, even during summer, so wear warm, weather-appropriate layers.
Arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure to allow time for check-in and boarding.
Tour duration depends on how far the whales are from the harbour and typically ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Tours operate subject to weather and sea conditions. The captain may adjust or cancel departures if conditions are unsafe.
Sightings can't be predicted or guaranteed in the wild, even with an experienced crew searching for wildlife.
If no whales or dolphins are spotted, you'll receive a complimentary return ticket valid for up to three years, subject to availability.
Bring comfortable shoes, warm clothing, and a camera for the best experience.
Pets are not allowed on board.
Verified feedback from guests who booked Whale Watching Reykjavik Yacht.
Best tour ever! We had friends who took different whale watching tours and never saw anything. We saw so many whales, dolphins, and puffins! The ship was beautiful with carved teakwood and a bar with lovely hot chocolate. The guide was informative and notified us of sightings immediately.
A great experience. The yacht is fabulous, really characterful and well presented. It felt relatively small compared to other whale watching boats, which made it feel more personal. Plenty of space inside and out, plus a lovely bar area for warming up with hot drinks. Our guide was great at spotting the whales.
Very good in all aspects. The skipper stayed out later than the scheduled return time to enable us to view the whales.
An outstanding experience — my kids loved watching whales and dolphins, with a very professional guide introducing us to their world under the sea.
Sail from Reykjavik's Old Harbour on a classic marine-life cruise through Faxaflói Bay — Iceland's most accessible whale-watching route.
Race out from the Old Harbour aboard a fast, specially-engineered RIB boat built to get closer to Reykjavik's whales and puffins than bigger boats can.