2 Dolphin Watching Tours in Scandinavia to Build a Day Around

1.Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 707 reviews · 3 hours · from $106Our pick

Set out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor aboard MY Harpa or MY Amelia Rose for a three-hour wildlife cruise. Guides such as Lucky and Rebecca share sharp spotting tips as you search Faxaflói Bay for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, seabirds, and summer puffins. Warm blankets, Wi-Fi, a bar, and a return ticket after a no-sighting trip add practical value.

“Very good, boat was lovely and we did manage to see a few whales”

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2.Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Cruise Faxafloi Bay for about three hours aboard Harpa or Amelia Rose, looking for whales, dolphins, porpoises, and summer puffins. An English-speaking guide explains the wildlife, while the yacht offers outdoor viewing decks, indoor seating, blankets, a bar, snacks, and Wi-Fi. If no wildlife appears, you receive a free second tour.

“Fantastic trip, crew were very friendly and welcoming. We saw whales up close and it's a memory that'll stay with us forever”

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