About Reykjavik Sailors
Reykjavik Sailors operates whale watching, express whale watching, puffin tours, and Northern Lights cruises from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavik. The company offers both classic 3-3.5 hour whale watching tours and shorter 2-2.5 hour express departures on faster vessels, giving visitors flexible options for fitting a marine wildlife experience into their Iceland itinerary.
Daily departures run at multiple times throughout the day, with whale watching available year-round and puffin tours seasonal from late April through mid-August. Their boats head into Faxafloi Bay in search of minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and harbour porpoises. All crew members hold STCW maritime safety training, and the company offers a complimentary re-sail guarantee if no wildlife is spotted on your tour.
Reykjavik Sailors positions itself as a personal, locally run alternative to the larger fleet operators at the harbour. Their guides focus on storytelling and marine education during each tour, and the smaller operation means booking and communication tend to be direct and responsive. The Old Harbour departure point is walking distance from Reykjavik's main shopping streets and restaurants.
