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Whale Watching & Whales of Iceland Museum

  • 4 hours
  • Whale cruise and museum combination
  • Reykjavík · Old Harbour and Fiskislóð 23
  • Tickets from age 0
  • Operated by Special Tours

Overview

A Reykjavík combination ticket for a guided whale-watching cruise and admission to the Whales of Iceland exhibition.

Combine a Special Tours whale-watching departure in Faxaflói Bay with admission to the Whales of Iceland exhibition. The two components use separate Reykjavík locations and may be visited in either order according to the booked schedule.

Departure, route and access may change with weather, natural conditions and the captain or guide’s safety decisions. Check availability for your travel date when booking.

Itinerary

The shape of your day

3 stops

The itinerary may change when weather, sea conditions or safety considerations require it.

  1. Whale-watching cruise

    Check in at Geirsgata 11 for the guided boat departure, warm overalls and onboard facilities.

  2. Travel to the museum

    Make your way independently between the Old Harbour and Whales of Iceland at Fiskislóð 23.

  3. Whales of Iceland

    Use the included admission for the exhibition, audio guide and scheduled educational program available that day.

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Tour areaReykjavík

What's included

Included

  • Guided whale-watching cruise
  • Warm overalls and onboard Wi-Fi
  • Whales of Iceland admission
  • Museum audio guide
  • Scheduled museum film and guided-tour options

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Transfer between the harbour and museum
  • Pickup unless confirmed when booking

Know before you go

  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Meeting point: Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík; Fiskislóð 23, Reykjavík.
  • Optional pickup may be available. Confirm availability and any charge when booking; otherwise meet at the stated location.
  • Suitable for children using the correct ticket category. Children must remain with a responsible adult.
  • Activity level: Very easy.
  • Wear warm layers, weatherproof outerwear and sturdy footwear suited to conditions on the water.
  • Wild whales cannot be guaranteed. Museum access remains included even though the cruise route or departure can change with conditions.
  • Cancellation is free until 24 hours before departure; cancellation within 24 hours receives no refund.

Frequently asked

How long is the experience?

Duration: 4 hours. Weather, wildlife and transfer conditions can affect the finish time.

Where do I meet the operator?

Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík; Fiskislóð 23, Reykjavík. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

Is pickup included?

Optional pickup may be available. Confirm availability and any charge when booking; otherwise meet at the stated location.

Who can join?

Suitable for children using the correct ticket category. Children must remain with a responsible adult. Activity level: Very easy. All listed safety restrictions apply.

Are wildlife or Northern Lights guaranteed?

Wild whales cannot be guaranteed. Museum access remains included even though the cruise route or departure can change with conditions.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation is free until 24 hours before departure; cancellation within 24 hours receives no refund.

Special Tours

Special Tours operates sea adventures from Reykjavik city centre with over 20 years of experience. Whale Watching tours are operated year round, with additional tours consisting of Northern Lights by Boat, Puffin Watching, Sea Angling, RIB Express Whale Watching and a New Years Fireworks Cruise. Special Tours Wildlife Adventures is known among passengers and partners for its ambitious & hard working team, aiming for great adventures for every tour and for every client...

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