15 Reykjavik Speedboat Tours Worth Booking

1.Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 621 reviews · 2 hours · from $200Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide aboard a nimble 12-seat RIB from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor. You’ll race among Faxaflói Bay’s islands, search for humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and puffins, and enjoy city views from the water. Warm overalls, gloves, goggles, and safety gear are provided.

“Omg it was amazing! The rib ride itself was fantastic and then we saw humpbacks and dolphins too. The puffins were lovely too. Our pilot was the best guide 🙂”

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2.Whale Watching Tour by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 393 reviews · 2 hours · from $194

Join Special Tours Iceland for a two-hour RIB ride from Reykjavik’s harbor into Faxaflói Bay. Suspension seats, warm flotation suits and a small boat help you reach feeding grounds quickly. Guides such as Rebecca, Daniel and Patrick share facts while you watch for minke whales, humpbacks, dolphins and summer puffins.

“Amazing tour! We got to see some once in a lifetime activity from the whales, dolphins and puffins just outside of Reykjavik. Rebecca did a great job and its so obvious that she loves her job so much which made the experience even more special.”

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3.Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 293 reviews · 2 hours · from $200

Join a small group of up to 12 at Reykjavik’s Old Harbour for a two-hour RIB ride with a marine biologist guide. Visit puffin islands, search for whales and dolphins, then return past Harpa and Sun Voyager. Warm overalls, gloves, goggles, and crew photos are included.

“Very enjoyable!!! We saw puffins, dolphins and whales. The whale even jumped out of the water and turned around. This was a close encounter with nature thanks to our terrific guides.”

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4.RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $208

You’ll leave Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in a 12-person RIB, visit puffin islands from May through August, then search Faxaflói Bay for whales and dolphins. A marine biologist leads the trip, while suspension seats and supplied coveralls help with the cold, fast ride.

“Best guide ever. Thanks for an amazing experience. Perfect day with multiple whales. Would recommend to anyone”

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5.Speedboat Whale Watching Small-Group Tour in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $164

Join Katla Whale Watching for about two hours on a fast, 12-seat RIB from central Reykjavik. Guides such as Rebekah, Anika, Joel, and Joe have led trips featuring humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and puffins. Warm overalls, gloves, goggles, and life jackets are provided.

“This was very memorable for us, we got to see a few whales, one came right up to our boat. The speed boat is quite fun and feels like the better option over the bigger boats, you will bounce up and down a lot but the seats have suspension so its not so bad. our guide, Rebekah was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the animals that we saw.”

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6.Whale Watching Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $192

Take a 2-hour whale-watching trip from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in a 12-seat RIB with suspension seats, warm waterproof gear, gloves, goggles, and a scarf. You’ll pass Harpa and the Sun Voyager, search Faxaflói Bay for whales and dolphins, and cruise near puffin-nesting islands with an English or Icelandic guide.

“Great tour guides, full safety gear provided, great rib ride also and they did their best to find us Whales, we saw some dolphins, all round amazing experience!”

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7.2-Hour RIB Boat Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join a small group of up to 12 people aboard a 12-meter RIB from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour. Your English-speaking guide searches Faxaflói Bay for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises, with a summer stop at puffin island. Thermal gear, gloves, goggles, and suspension seats are included.

“Had a great time on the RIB boat! They had overalls for us, along with the life jacket, gloves and goggles. Great guide who explained lots about the whales, we saw a minke whale but only for a little while so they said we could come back again for free another day. It was like a roller coaster, so much fun!”

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8.Whale Watching in Reykjavik by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 2 hours · from $200

Join Whale Safari at Reykjavik Old Harbour for a two-hour RIB ride with a captain and English-speaking wildlife guide. The small boat carries up to 12 people, uses suspension seats, and searches a wide area for whales and dolphins. Puffins are possible from May through August.

“We were suppost to go on a tour the day before but that was cancelled due to the weather. Which at first we didn’t understand because the weather was great on land. We gave them a call and they gave us a more detailed explanation about the conditions at sea. They were very friendly and helpfull. Fortunatelu we were able to rescedule to the next day. The speedboat ride itself was already an adventure on it’s own. We had a pretty calm sea and sat in the front row seats. Get those of you can! You can fully enjoy the ride and feel like you’re the only one on the…”

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9.2 hour Round Trip in Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $247Top rated

Meet Ribsafari at Tangagata 7 in Vestmannaeyjar 30 minutes before departure for a two-hour RIB trip around sea caves, Elephant Rock, bird cliffs, Súlnasker, and possible whale and seal sightings. Your captain and local guide provide warm float suits and life jackets.

“Surreal experience touring all around Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB boat! Our captain and guide were both so excited and generous in sharing all of their knowledge about the island and various local traditions! Highly recommend booking this experience if you visit Vestmannaeyjar - truly unforgettable!”

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10.Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Join a 12-seat RIB from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour for a fast, close-to-the-water search for minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and puffins. Your guide may include marine biologists such as Claudia, Julien, or Eva. Warm overalls, gloves, goggles, and safety gear are supplied.

“The guide was excellent and had a very good time. My only “problem” was that the whales and dolphins could be seen for barely a split second. And most of them were not very close.”

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11.Reykjavík: RIB Speed-Boat Puffin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 1 hour · from $81

Ride a custom RIB speedboat from Reykjavík to puffin-populated islands, wearing a waterproof suit and goggles. Your English-speaking guide shares facts about Iceland’s seabirds and conservation while suspension seats and a small boat bring you closer to the colonies than larger vessels can.

“The meeting point was confusing. Said 5g but the building was locked up and when we asked next door it was actually there. Boat seats were hard on the back. Commentary was good.”

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12.Puffin Watching Tour by RIB Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $84

You’ll board a RIB speedboat at Reykjavik’s Old Harbor and reach Lundey or Akurey in about 15 minutes. A live English-speaking guide explains puffins and seabirds while the engine is off for viewing. Suits visitors short on time, but bring waterproof shoes and expect weather-dependent sailing.

“Me and my ten-year-old grandson really had an absolutely wonderful whale watching trip. We were more or less surrounded by a number of Humpback whales, feeding at leisure despite our presence. On the top of this there were several groups of dolphins playing in the area, too. And our crew of two guides and the captain of the boat really did a wonderful job. We look forward to a second trip, hopefully later this year. Thank you all for making this possible.”

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13.Puffin Watching Speedboat Express

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $76Best value

Join a small 12-seat RIB boat from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour for a fast, close look at puffins around Videy Island and nearby islets. Your guide provides warm waterproof gear, gloves, goggles, and English commentary on birds, wildlife, and the city. Guides may include Celia, Rebecca, Joe, or Patrickgin.

“It was a great experience. Rebecca, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very gregarious and helpful. We know everything there is to know about puffins. It was a small group and our safety was paramount without detracting from the enjoyment of the trip. From start to finish it was about an hour and a half so it doesn’t take up your whole day.”

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14.Whale Watching – RIB Boat Adventure in Kopavogur, Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $202

Join RIB Adventures from Kópavogur harbor for a two-hour whale-watching ride on BLIKI, an 880-horsepower RIB boat. Search for humpbacks, dolphins, and puffins, then stop at Nauthólsvík Beach for harðfiskur before a lively, fast return.

“Absolutely amazing whale watching tour. What's not to like riding in a 880 horsepower boat in perfect competitions on your way to see these humpback whales jumping out of the water”

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15.Glacier Lagoon Private Tour with Private Zodiac boat ride on the Iceberg Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,267

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s south coast for Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach. At Fjallsárlón, your private group boards a Zodiac in provided warm gear for a close look at icebergs, seals, and the glacier wall, with guides such as Viktor or Teddy leading past trips.

“We booked the boat tour of the glacier lagoon! It was really amazing and worth it! 10 persons could get in a boat and the tour took around 70 mins! Guide was nice and informative!”

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