Schnellboot-Walbeobachtungstour in kleiner Gruppe in Reykjavik

I had a PHENOMENAL time! Sat up front and was roaring with delight as the boat picked up speed out of the harbor. The gear was just what was needed, as there was a drizzle at first: thermal, waterproof coveralls, mittens, scarf, hat, life vest, and goggles. Victoria was our guide: informative & personable. We saw Minke whales, Humpback whales and porpoises. And PUFFINS! I will recommend them to any friend or family of mine that ventures to Reykjavik.

The trip was cancelled last minutes supposedly because the sea was too rough but other speedboats left. I expect the tour was cancelled because there were not enough participants

This was an incredible experience. We went out when the water was rough and our boat captain Yoda (sounded like) did an amazing job creating an amusement park type of ride while using his experience to get us in the right place to see the whales. Alice our marine biologist expert from outside of Paris made the trip first class as if we were with Jacques Cousteau himself (hopefully a great compliment). She was extremely knowledgeable and personable. She was the most enthusiastic person on the boat as she said one whale exhibited every behavior that a whale could display on our trip. Being in the smaller boat got us closer to the whales and dolphins that we came in contact with. It was the trip of a lifetime and I have the pictures and videos to prove it. Pete & Judy

Sea is rough. You”ll get wet. Totally worth it! Saw humpbacks and puffins and had a great experience

Very good, it was kinda cold so bring a jacket. Also the guide needs a microphone! I couldn’t hear what she said half of the time.

If you’re trying to decide between one of the traditional whale watching boats and this small-group RIB speedboat, I’d choose the RIB every time. We started with Puffin Island, which was worth seeing on its own, before heading into Faxaflói Bay. Whale sightings were initially slow, but our captain made full use of the boat’s speed and stayed in communication with other captains to quickly reposition us when activity picked up. We were rewarded with several humpback whales, playful white-beaked dolphins, and an incredible close encounter when a humpback surfaced just a few meters from the boat. Everything about the operation felt first-class—from the friendly check-in and quality equipment to our outstanding guide, Christina. The suspension seats made the bumpy parts of ride surprisingly comfortable, and I appreciated that everything we needed was included without any upselling. This was a last-minute booking that turned into one of the highlights of my visit to Reykjavík. I would absolutely choose this tour again, and next time I may even come back just for one of provider's dedicated puffin tours.

I almost didn’t book this tour—it was a last-minute addition to my Reykjavík itinerary—but it ended up being one of the highlights of my Iceland trip. I specifically chose the 12-passenger RIB speedboat over one of the larger whale watching boats because I liked the idea of a smaller group, being closer to the water, and the ability to quickly reposition if wildlife was spotted elsewhere. It proved to be the right decision. Check-in was friendly and efficient, all of the cold-weather gear was provided (including a very useful neck gaiter), and the crew even offered complimentary seasickness remedies before departure. Our guide, Christina, was knowledgeable and engaging discussing about Iceland’s marine wildlife. We saw puffins, several humpback whales, playful white-beaked dolphins, and had an unforgettable moment when a humpback surfaced just a few meters from the boat. This was easily the best whale watching tour I’ve experienced. I’d book this tour again without hesitation.

WOW. We seriously wouldn’t have wanted to see the whales any other way! We kept seeing the larger boats further away while we were incredibly close to the whales—it was unbelievable. Watching these massive animals surface so close to us was something we’ll never forget. Our guide was just as excited every time we spotted a whale or dolphin, and that energy made the whole experience even more fun. You could tell they genuinely loved what they do! The boat was amazing, and the insulated suits they provided kept us warm and comfortable the entire time. If you’re even slightly on the fence or trying to choose between whale watching companies, BOOK THIS ONE. Seriously—you will not regret it. The smaller group made such a huge difference, and being able to get so close to the whales felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Without a doubt, this was one of the absolute highlights of our trip!

This is an incredible way to see whales! You are able to get so much closer than a regular boat. We were actually splashed by the whales! We saw multiple humpbacks and a few minke. It is very rocky and one of us got very sick over the side of the boat. The captain was very nice about it. We did see lots of puffins as well!

This was an amazing experience. We really had great weather and got to see all 4 types of whales in the harbor. Celena was a great guide..and our captain Ollie was great!!! Definitely would do again!!