Iceland · Faxaflói Bay
Reykjavík Boat Trips
Whales, puffin islands and sea angling in Faxaflói from the Old Harbour
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© Aapo Haapanen from Tampere, Finland · CC BY 2.0Reykjavík
Routes in Reykjavík
Researched routes with stops, departure times and season.
Reykjavík Whale Watching in Faxaflói Bay from the Old Harbour
Reykjavík Sea Angling Trip in Faxaflói
Reykjavík Puffin Islands and Viðey Private Boat Trip
Reykjavík
Highlights
Faxaflói whales
Minke and humpback whales in summer and white-beaked dolphins year-round in the bay.
Puffin islands
Puffin colonies nesting on the islets of Lundey and Akurey in summer, watched from the boat.
Viðey
The island just north of Reykjavík that holds the Imagine Peace Tower light memorial.
Boats
Boats in Reykjavík
motor-yatReykjavík Whale Watching in Faxaflói Bay from the Old Harbour Boat 1
Reykjavík, Reykjavík 09:00–12:00
motor-yatReykjavík Sea Angling Trip in Faxaflói Boat 1
Reykjavík, Reykjavík 10:00–13:00
Reykjavík Puffin Islands and Viðey Private Boat Trip Boat 1
Reykjavík, Reykjavík 11:00–13:00
Reykjavík about
Reykjavík's boat trips leave from the Old Harbour (Gamla höfnin) next to the Harpa concert hall and head into Faxaflói Bay. Whale watching runs all year; minke and humpback whales are the most frequent sightings in summer, while white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises are seen year-round. From mid-May to mid-August the puffin colonies on the islets of Lundey, Akurey and Engey are watched from the boat; landing is forbidden to protect the birds. In summer, sea angling trips also fish the shallow parts of the bay. Weather and sea state often affect sailings, and sightings are never guaranteed.