Reykjavík in 1 Day for Couples - Depart from Reykjavík Old Harbour at sunset-like Arctic light
In Collaboration with Reykjavik Sailors. Updated on February 10, 2026.
Evening whale-watching cruise departing Reykjavík Old Harbour. Board at Special Tours ticket office, sail into Faxaflói Bay under the late Arctic light, and watch for humpback and minke whales plus other marine life. Tour includes warm flotation overalls, heated cabins, seasickness tablets and a complimentary return ticket if no sightings occur.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Reykjavik Sailors, inspired by the tour 9pm Whale Watching Cruise in the Arctic Sun. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Depart from Reykjavík Old Harbour at sunset-like Arctic light
- 2–2.5 hour guided whale-watching cruise into Faxaflói Bay
- Warm flotation overalls and heated indoor cabins
- Complimentary seasickness tablets and free Wi‑Fi on board
Itinerary
Day 1
Evening meeting at Special Tours ticket office and 9:00 PM whale-watching cruise into Faxaflói Bay.
Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik
Meet at the Special Tours ticket office on Geirsgata 11 in Reykjavík Old Harbour. Arrive 30 minutes before the 21:00 departure to check in and receive warm flotation overalls. Board the vessel, find a comfortable spot in the heated indoor cabins or on the panoramic decks, and sail into Faxaflói Bay. Guided naturalists will help spot marine life (minke and humpback whales, dolphins, harbour porpoises and occasional killer whales). Tour returns to Reykjavík Old Harbour at the end of the cruise.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure at Special Tours ticket office (Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík Old Harbour) to check in and collect overalls — look for the booth along the pier.
- Dress in warm layers, a windproof outer layer, and bring a hat and gloves; the operator provides warm flotation overalls and complimentary seasickness tablets if needed.
- Check the operator’s Daily Diary before leaving for the harbour for any status updates; if no whales are seen, retain the complimentary return ticket for a future tour.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
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