6 Sailing Trips in Iceland Worth Booking

1.Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

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

Cruise Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor aboard the Amelia Rose, a smooth-sailing yacht with three viewing decks, a warm lounge, bar, WiFi, and blankets. Guides such as Lucky and Roman help you spot humpback and minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The three-hour trip suits families, couples, and solo visitors.

“Excellent experience! The yacht was clean, spacious, and easy to walk between different decks during the journey. We saw several whales and it was really exciting! Definitely recommend!”

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2.Northern Lights Yacht Tour

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

Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor into Faxafloi Bay for two hours of aurora watching from three panoramic decks. Guides such as Maria, Julian, and Lucky have helped guests spot the lights and improve phone photos. The yacht has indoor seating, blankets, Wi-Fi, sea sickness tablets, and a full bar with hot drinks available to buy.

“Overall good trip. We only faintly saw the lights for a couple minutes (still saw them!). However, they didn’t think it was good enough so they are allowing us to come back up to 3 years time which I think it’s very kind of them. The bar / overall boat was really good. Even the two hour cruise is pretty worth it”

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3.Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Yacht Cruise

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

Set out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor aboard MY Harpa or MY Amelia Rose for a three-hour search for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, seabirds, and summer puffins. English and Icelandic guides, warm blankets, Wi-Fi, a bar, and a return ticket if you see no wildlife make this a comfortable choice.

“obviously seeing some whales...but everything was great from start to finish. the boat was very well managed, not overcrowded with people. sunshine and blue skies and whales. perfect .”

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4.Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

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

Sail for about three hours from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour aboard a yacht-style whale-watching boat. An English-speaking guide helps you spot humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and possibly orcas while you enjoy views of Harpa, Viðey, Engey, Lundey, and the city coast. If no whales appear, you can take a return cruise free.

“Loved this tour. The crew did their best to find the whales and were successful. The boat did have an area for shelter,”

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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 English-speaking guide helps spot whales, dolphins, porpoises, and summer puffins, while the yacht provides outdoor viewing decks, indoor seating, blankets, Wi-Fi, a bar, and free seasickness tablets. No sightings means a free return trip.

“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, watching the sky for the aurora and the water for whales, dolphins, and porpoises. You’ll have a warm cabin, viewing decks, onboard Wi-Fi, a bar, and staff who can help with night photography. If the lights do not appear, you can return on another date, subject to availability.

“Perfect everything! Information, warm cozy insides of the boat. Plenty of room on the decks for pictures.”

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