▲ [About Elding] As Reykjavik's first professional whale watching company, Elding enjoys an excellent reputation in Iceland's whale watching industry. Elding's classic whale watching vessels are professionally customized, featuring spacious outdoor decks with panoramic views and indoor spaces equipped with floor-to-ceiling observation windows and air conditioning, along with convenient facilities such as restrooms and cafés, ensuring your whale watching experience is both comfortable and safe. The red-and-white Elding whale watching boats are a striking sight in Icelandic waters.
▲ Elding's whale-watching tours are accompanied by professional guides with extensive marine life knowledge, who provide visitors with insights into various types of whales and marine wildlife in Icelandic waters. Thanks to decades of professional experience, Elding boasts an exceptionally high whale-sighting success rate (over 90% in summer and over 80% in winter). The "No Whale, Free Return" policy ensures that visitors on the rare trips without whale sightings can enjoy a free classic big boat whale-watching tour within two years, minimizing any potential disappointment.
▲ [Pre-Trip Tips] 1. Before booking, confirm the brand of the whale watching boat company. Choosing a well-known operator with extensive experience ensures greater comfort and a higher success rate for whale sightings. 2. The departure pier for whale watching boats is located in downtown Reykjavik. You can easily reach it by bus, taxi, or even on foot, so there's no need to book additional paid pick-up services. 3. The departure time may vary depending on the season and weather conditions. Please refer to the information on your confirmation received after booking and arrive at the meeting point at the arrival pier at least 15 min before departure to complete boarding procedures.
▲ [Classic Large Boat Whale Watching] Embark on a comfortable large whale-watching vessel to observe whales. This activity operates year-round, with additional evening and night time slots available during summer, offering you the chance to spot whales under the midnight sun in the polar region.
▲ Speedboating whale-watching tours use high-speed RIB boats that cover larger areas than conventional vessels, allowing closer approaches to whales for better viewing opportunities. This increases your chances of witnessing these magnificent creatures up close. Available from April to October, with additional night time slots added during summer.
▲ [Whale Watching Cruise + Northern Lights Evening Cruise] If you're traveling to Iceland during autumn or winter (from September to April), you can enjoy a dual experience: embark on a whale watching cruise during the day, then have free time before dinner. Return to the harbor afterward for a second departure at either 21:00 or 22:00 (depending on the season) for an approximately 2-hour Northern Lights and city cruise. We'll sail into the southern part of Faxaflói Bay, where admiring the vast starry sky from the sea becomes an unforgettable experience.
▲ The Elding Visitor Center and Museum, converted from a traditional fishing vessel, is permanently docked at Reykjavik harbor and offers free admission to boarding visitors. We recommend arriving early at the harbor to explore the fascinating exhibitions and multimedia presentations about Iceland's whales and marine life before your sailing adventure. This will enhance your experience during the upcoming whale watching tour.