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Sail out for a high-speed adventure in search of whales!

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Pickup service
Yes
Pickup time
60 min before
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September, October
Minimum age
10 years
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

Join us on our newest boat for an amazing 2-hour RIB Express tour! During the tour we will take you out to get up close and personal with the magnificent whales of Faxaflói Bay. Our 12-meter-long boat allows us to get very close to the animals in a way that's extra safe for both our passengers and the whales. On the way out to the whale watching area we will stop by the puffin island Akurey to catch a glimpse of these adorable seabirds that live around the coast of Iceland during their nesting season. When we head out into the bay it's a fast, thrilling ride with the wind in your hair – we have a comfortable cruising speed of 32 knots so we have plenty of time out in the whales' feeding grounds. On the way back to the harbour we take a scenic route along the coast of Reykjavík, a perfect photo opportunity! Before or after your tour we recommend that you stop by the Whales of Iceland Exhibition in the harbor area as the admission is included with the Rib Express tour.

 

NEW

Special Tours Iceland app with 5 languages (English, German, French, Spanish and simplified Chinese) available for Android and Apple. It is available for all clients to download during their tour, with both text and audio information. The app will is as close to an audio guided wildlife adventure as possible

  • Family Friendly
  • Eco Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Outdoor

Itinerary

How it runs

1 stop

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    Rib Express

    Reykjavík

     

What the price covers

Included
Guided Rib Boat TourAdmission To The Whales Of Iceland Exhibition
Warm Floatable Overalls Provided For Your Comfort & SafetyLifevests, Gloves & Goggles
A Visit To The Puffin Island In The SummertimeEnglish Guidance & Expert Guides
Scenic Route Along The Reykjavík CoastlineSuspensions Seats For Extra Comfort
We Get You Extra Close!
Not included
Hotel Transport (available For An Additional Cost)
Bring
  • We recommend warm clothes, good footwear and sunscreen - and don't forget your camera!<br />
Ticket types
  • Adults (16 - 100)
  • Children 10-15 (10 - 15)

Where it starts

  • Special Tours Ticket Office

    Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, IS

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Meeting
Meet on location or pick up
Pickup
Yes
Be ready
60 min before departure
Location code
Reykjavík (REY, IS)

We kindly ask you to check in at the Special Tours Reception at least 30 min prior to departure. Everyone that arrives later than 15 min prior to departure can not be guaranteed to join the tour and Special Tours reserve the right to deny any refunds.

Good to know

  • We Kindly Ask You To Check In At Least 30 Minutes Prior To Departure For Security Briefing And Suit Fitting. Everyone That Arrives Later Than 15 Minutes Prior To Departure Cannot Be Guaranteed To Join The Tour And Special Tours Reserves The Right To Forfeit Any Refunds. in Case There Are No Sightings On Your Rib Express Tour, You Are Invited To Join One Of Our Classic Or Express Whale Watching Tours At No Extra Charge. Each Ticket To The Rib Express Grants Free Admission To Whales Of Iceland For One.

Your ticket

  • Please note that you may be asked to show a valid form of ID upon arrival for check in. 
  • Check-in is at our ticket office at Ægisgarður 5E, 101 Reykjavík. Don't forget to pick up your Whales of Iceland admission ticket!
Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September, October
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
29 Aug 2026