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6 Sailing Trips in Iceland We Would Book Again

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Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht - The Amelia Rose yacht: three decks, real comfort, and how to use it

1.Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,911 reviews · 3 hours · from $107Our pick

3-hour Reykjavik whale watching on the Amelia Rose yacht with triple decks, expert guides, and chances to see humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins.

“We really loved our time whale watching on the Amelia Rose Yacht! We were lucky with good weather in the morning and saw a few Humpback whales and many Minke whales. The guide was very helpful teaching us how to spot the first signs of whales coming to the surface. The wind on the deck of the boat does get cold so bundle up! And there is a nice seating area inside with a bar and a bathroom if needed. We also enjoyed the smaller crowd on this boat and were able to see most of the whales spotted between the three levels of decks available.”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour - Inside the Yacht: Bar, Lounge, Wi-Fi, and Staying Comfortable

2.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,253 reviews · 2 hours · from $93Best value

A 2-hour Reykjavik yacht cruise for aurora watching, with three panoramic decks, warm blankets, and a cozy bar for photos and hot drinks.

“Great views of amazing lights across the sky and a couple of humpback whales came by too!”

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Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Yacht Cruise

Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Yacht Cruise - MY Harpa vs MY Amelia Rose: which boat helps your odds?

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik - The 3-hour route: Faxaflói Bay, Engey, Lundey, and Viðey

4.Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Reykjavik yacht whale watching in Faxaflói Bay, with Harpa views, expert spotting, and a warm ride plus a free return if no whales.

“Amazing experience and we got to see 2 humpbacks at close range. Wrap up warm as the wind chill makes it very very cold. Would do it again for certain! Only negative is that they rushed us back to harbour once we’d seen the whales cutting the trip short by nearly 45 mins, rather than giving us longer to watch them.”

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Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise - Meeting Old Harbour House and Getting Ready to Be Outside

5.Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

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

Reykjavik whale and dolphin yacht cruise in Faxafloi Bay with Harpa Yachts, guided wildlife spotting, warm decks, and onboard Wi-Fi.

“We had such a great experience as a family (2 adults, 2 children). We have been wanting to see whales for a long time and finally got to tick them off the bucket list. So pleased we got to see a few groups of Humpback whales - amazing! I would definitely recommend this trip to others, the crew were great at tracking them and communicating with all on board. We didn't use the warm areas or bars onboard, but it was good to know that facilities were available if we needed to use them. We were too engrossed with taking the experience in on the top deck! 🐋❤️”

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Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik - Boarding at Old Harbour House: Getting Set Without Stress

6.Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 428 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $94

Chase the northern lights from a warm Reykjavik yacht with onboard Wi-Fi, wildlife spotting, and a free return option if the aurora is elusive.

“This tour was well-organised and I would recommend it. We did see the Northern Lights but they were quite faint and not really visible with the naked eye so the tour company offered everyone a trip on another day which we thought was a nice touch. We didn't take them on their offer as (i) we did see the lights and (ii) not really fair on them as they can't control a natural phenomenon. We sat on the top deck and yes it was freezing so do wear your thermals! Below deck it was warm and there was a bar.”

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