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Whale Watching RIB Safari

  • Whale Watching RIB Safari
Board a RIB, which for those curious is a rigid inflatable boat, and experience the majestic wildlife of Iceland, like whales and puffins, up close!
Take an exhilarating tour on specially engineered RIB (rigid inflatable boat) to view the whales and puffins in Faxaflói Bay. The boats are specially engineered to get us closer and faster to the whales and puffins. Next we’ll head out further in search of the whales. After our whale tour we’ll sail back to Reykjavík, where we’ll take a ride along the shore line of the city and take a short stop at the harbour side of Reykjavík’s landmark building – Harpa Conference and Concert Hall.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Visit the Harpa Conference and Concert Hall in Reykjavík

  • Whale watching on a RIB in Faxaflói Bay

Need to know

  • This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Sailors are advised to wear warm layers and comfortable walking shoes

  • All sailors will be required to wear a lifejacket during the RIB boat ride

  • RIB boat ride may be rough. Not recommended for Sailors with back/neck issues or pregnant Sailors

  • Approximately 2 hours on a RIB boat

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed

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