Reykjavik

Whale Watching and Northern Lights Half-Day Combo Tour

Reykjavik, Iceland
Whale Watching and Northern Lights Combo Tour
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Many Northern Lights tours turn west to Iceland’s interior—but this one sails out of Reykjavik Harbor for a combination whale and Northern Lights spotting sea journey. It’s a great way to see two of Iceland’s most beautiful offerings, and you’ll travel on a boat with viewing platforms, an indoor bar, and free Wi-Fi. Viewings of whales or the lights cannot be guaranteed, but trips can be rebooked  without an extra charge.
  • Combine whale watching with Northern Lights spotting
  • Don’t worry about not finding the Northern Lights: you can reschedule your trip if you need to
  • Your boat has heated cabins and you’ll receive warm overalls and sea sickness tablets if you would like
  • Spot whales and other marine animals including harbor porpoises and white-beaked dolphins

What's Included

  • Experienced and professional guides
  • Free ticket to join again in case of no sightings
  • Warm flotation overalls
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Heated indoor cabins and toilets on board
  • Complimentary seasickness tablets available
  • Snacks and beverages sold on board
  • Pickup is available for extra charge

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

    Meet us at Geirsgata 11, Special Tours ticket office, for your upcoming tour. Please arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • NOTE: You should schedule to be at our departure point at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
  • Please, check our DAILY DIARY before you come for the tour, all the important daily information of all our tours will be notified on our website.
  • If you have a boat tour booked, please check your email before the tour as all important daily information will be notified via email.
  • We recommend wearing good footwear and warm clothing. Don´t forget to bring your camera to take amazing photos!
  • Kindly notify us if you require wheelchair access, as not all of our boats are equipped for accessibility.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 198 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What time does the Northern Lights portion of the Half-Day Whale Watching and Northern Lights Tour begin?

A:The Northern Lights portion of the tour starts between 9pm - 10pm and lasts approximately 2-3 hours.

Aug 2023

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Mae_H
We had a great time and would definitely recommend the combo whale-watching and northern lights tour. For the whale watching, we were pretty lucky and were able to see whales close to the harbor in the calmer waters. They did have some complimentary motion sickness tablets for those who were still feeling sick. Our guide was super knowledgeable about the whales and some took good pictures. They also had some complimentary warm overalls in various sizes that you could wear if you got too cold outside; there were plenty available for both the whale watching and lights. For Northern Lights we were able to see some throughout the night. It was never very bright, but I certainly can't hold that against the tour. It was very nice to be able to step into the warmth and grab a drink or snack when the lights weren't too active. The guide always announced when there was activity so you knew to come out. Our guide was knowledgeable about the lights and stars and would often point out constellations and different variations of the northern lights. We would definitely recommend this over a bus tour to see the lights.

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Whales and Natural Wonders
Susan_L, Mar 2024
Was lucky enough to visit Iceland March 2024 with 4 other family members. We had a great time on this tour and were right next to a humpback whale! When we came back for part 2 of the tour we were also able to see the Northern Lights! Definitely a Bucket List worthy trip, would love to go back and see the country side when it's a lush green.
Amazing knowledgeable and friendly crew.
Philip_R, Feb 2024
Sadly weather prevented the northern lights part of the tour but the whale watching tour was amazing! Crew was super knowledgeable and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello, Thank you for being a valued patron and for sharing your experience with us. Your loyalty means a lot to us. We're delighted that you had a memorable time at our tour. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
Brilliant experience
Vernisha_F, Feb 2024
I enjoyed the whale watching session, the boat was a little packed on deck so was sometimes difficult to find a space for clear viewing if the whales. The American tour guide was entertaining . It’s a pity we didn’t get to see the northern lights they didn’t want to appear
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello Thank you for your rating. We are truly happy that you enjoyed your experience with The Reykjavik Sailors. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
Totally disappointing and time-wasting
Daphene_N, Dec 2023
We only learnt that the tour was full until we arrived the pier ready to be on board. There was no phone call from the service provider but just an email. What is worse is that my booking showed “completed” on Viator platform and I am not sure how to request a refund. Why could customers book a tour if it was full?
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hello, We sincerely apologize that your booking was processed through the system, even though we were fully booked. Regrettably, such occurrences can happen in the digital realm where human control is not always guaranteed. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
Great Experience and an Awesome Guide
Mae_H, Nov 2023
We had a great time and would definitely recommend the combo whale-watching and northern lights tour. For the whale watching, we were pretty lucky and were able to see whales close to the harbor in the calmer waters. They did have some complimentary motion sickness tablets for those who were still feeling sick. Our guide was super knowledgeable about the whales and some took good pictures. They also had some complimentary warm overalls in various sizes that you could wear if you got too cold outside; there were plenty available for both the whale watching and lights. For Northern Lights we were able to see some throughout the night. It was never very bright, but I certainly can't hold that against the tour. It was very nice to be able to step into the warmth and grab a drink or snack when the lights weren't too active. The guide always announced when there was activity so you knew to come out. Our guide was knowledgeable about the lights and stars and would often point out constellations and different variations of the northern lights. We would definitely recommend this over a bus tour to see the lights.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello, Thank you for being a valued patron and for sharing your experience with us. Your loyalty means a lot to us. We're delighted that you had a memorable time at our tour. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
An amazing eperience
Jan_W, Apr 2023
We saw whales and Northern Lights. Nothing is guaranteed and we were so very lucky to experience both amazing spectacles.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hello Thank you so much for your review. We love getting our guest feedback. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your tours with us. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
Whales
Beverly_N, Feb 2023
Saw whales but kept turning boat which interrupted sighting. Ok but not great use of boat. Tried to share st wrong times.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hello Thank you for your rating. We are truly happy that you enjoyed your experience with The Reykjavik Sailors. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
Needed more trip timing Info
peter_o, Feb 2023
The trip as a whole was great but it did not state anywhere on the booking confirmation or ticket that it was in fact two totally separate trips with about 3 or 4 hours in-between the trips. This would have been good to know so as to arrange a dinner before the evening cruise. But the cruise in the evening did not go ahead anyways due to poor weather conditions.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hello Thank you for your rating. We are truly happy that you enjoyed your experience with The Reykjavik Sailors. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
A brilliant experience.
Grainne_C, Jan 2023
Saw a humpback whale. Northern lights not as expected. We saw them but you don't see all the colours just a very light green hue.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hello, Thank you so much for your great review, such a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
Great tour ! Don’t miss
Jonathan_B, Sep 2022
Incredible trip with great tour guides…especially Jonathan on the lights portion. He was incredibly helpful with cameras, information, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Hello Thank you so much for your review, we are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we hope to see you again sometime in the future. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team
Great tour, our guide was very...
Jacqueline_S, Apr 2018
Great tour, our guide was very informative about which whales we were seeing and was able to take us to where the action was. There was a good presentation at the end. Unfortunately the northern lights tour was cancelled so can't comment on that part.
Experiencia irrepetible cuando visitas Islandia
Ramon_C, Feb 2023
Es una experiencia que no puede perderse, cuando se visita Islandia. El ver de cerca ballenas en su habitat es inolvidable y lo mismo con las auroras boreales.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hello Thank you so much for your review, we are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we hope to see you again sometime in the future. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team

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