REYKJAVIK · SAILING
The best days on the water.
The 7 most popular reykjavik tours. What each sail costs, how long you are on the water, and which crews run it well.
3-hour whale watching from Reykjavik on the Amelia Rose yacht, with panoramic decks, warm blankets, and expert spotting of humpbacks.
Most Popular“Amazing! Beautiful landscape, many birds and if course we saw the humpback and the minke whales. Thank you to the crew and the team for providing interesting facts about birds and whales. Unforgettable experience!”
2-hour northern lights yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor with three panoramic decks, warm blankets, and a cozy bar.
“Was great, saw the northern lights and had a nice bar/snack area. Very punctual and very informative, would recommend 👌”
3 hours on a Reykjavik yacht in Faxafloi Bay to spot whales, dolphins, and summer puffins, with warm blankets and onboard WiFi.
“Everything was perfect but the parking instructions. We saw many whales and dolphins as well as puffins. We got the big yatch but was not too overcrowded so we could spot everything with no issues :)”
Yacht whale watching from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour with expert spotting, city views from the water, and a free return if you miss whales.
“We saw two humpback whales swimming together. The kept giving up little waves with their tails. At one point they even swam underneath our boat. It was so beautiful to watch them as the sun shone on the water. I would come back to Iceland just for this experience again.”
Reykjavik whale watching on a yacht from Old Harbour: learn from guides, spot minke/humpback whales and dolphins, warm up onboard, and get a second tour if none.
“It rained it was cold and it was one of the best whale tours ever. Saw several whales feeding, which is a behavior that was on my list. Got a couple of great pictures. Lovely boat and a good experience.”
Chase the northern lights on a warm Reykjavik yacht cruise with whale-spotting in Faxaflói Bay, plus onboard Wi‑Fi and a return ticket if missed.
“Disappointed the tour wasn't cancelled as it was very cloudy and rainy last night. The people were very nice but I think if there's such a poor chance of seeing the lights it should've been canceled. Instead we're told we can come back with in 3 years and try again.”
2.5-hour Northern Lights yacht cruise from Reykjavík Old Harbor to Faxaflói Bay, with warm blankets, indoor seating, and guided aurora spotting.
“Didn’t see any lights but such a nice experience anyway! The captain and his son were so so friendly! Totally recommend!”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
