Walk beneath life size whale models at Iceland’s premier marine exhibition, then sail into Faxaflói Bay to witness humpbacks, minkes and dolphins in their wild North Atlantic home.
Begin your encounter with the gentle giants of the North Atlantic on solid ground before venturing into their wild domain. At the Whales of Iceland exhibition, walk beneath life size models of 23 whale species found in Icelandic waters, including a 25 metre blue whale, a full size sperm whale and the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. This extraordinary space, developed in cooperation with the Marine Research Institute of Iceland, offers both wonder and education for visitors of all ages.
Then, lace up and stroll five minutes to Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, where your seafaring adventure awaits. Board your vessel and set course for Faxaflói Bay, the feeding grounds where humpback whales breach against mountain backdrops, minke whales surface with quiet grace, and white beaked dolphins arc through the steel blue swells. Harbour porpoises often make an appearance, their small dorsal fins cutting through the waves.
Your expert guide shares stories of these magnificent creatures as you scan the horizon, binoculars in hand. Warm thermal overalls keep the North Atlantic chill at bay while you witness nature’s most humbling spectacle. Should the whales prove elusive, your ticket grants passage for another attempt, because some encounters are worth waiting for.
This six hour experience weaves together knowledge and adventure, revealing Iceland’s marine heritage from both land and sea.
