RIB express from Reykjavík

Sport lovers

Location: Iceland

Activity: RIB Boat

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 2 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting point:

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Minimum age: 10

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Highlights

Get very close to animals
Scenic route along the coast of Reykjavík
Puffin island
Information about the animals and the bay

All about the trip

Our 12-meter long boat allows us to get very close to the animals in a way that’s extra safe for both our passengers and the whales. When we head out into the bay, it’s a fast, thrilling ride with the wind in your hair at a comfortable cruising speed of 32 knots so we have plenty of time out in the whales’ feeding grounds. On the way back to the harbor, we take a scenic route along the coast of Reykjavík, which represents a perfect photo opportunity. During summer we also stop by the puffin island Akurey to catch a glimpse of these adorable seabirds that live around the coast of Iceland during their nesting season. Before or after your tour we recommend that you stop by the whales of Iceland exhibition in the harbor area as the admission is included with the RIB express tour.

Our RIB was custom built in the UK and has been equipped with suspension seating, or “shock seats”, for extra safety and comfort while on board. These shock seats are scientifically proven to provide a more cushioned ride than any other type of seats, meaning a much more comfortable ride than with other companies’ RIBs with stationary seats, even in choppier seas.

To keep our passengers cozy and safe, we provide everyone with warm flotation suits, life vests, gloves, and goggles. On every tour, we have an expert, experienced guide who will provide information about the animals and the bay in English.

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What is included in the price

Warm overalls, lifevests, gloves and goggles provided
Admission to the Whales of Iceland Exhibition
Suspension seats for extra comfort
Free ticket to join our Whale watching classic or Whale watching express tour if there are no sightings

What is not included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off
Lunch, water or snacks

Please note that this tour is not recommended for pregnant women, people with back problems or severe heart conditions. Children should be at minimum 10 years and any attendant should be at minimum 130 cm tall.

Instructions

Please note that you will be asked to read and sign a safety waiver from our ticket office before departure.

What to take with you?

We recommend to wear warm clothes and proper boots are recommended.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Meeting point at Special Tours ticket office by the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, Ægisgarður 13. Please meet us at the harbor 30 minutes before departure.

Meeting place information:

Old Harbour in Reykjavík

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Final destination:

Reykjavík, Ægisgarður 13

Old Harbour in Reykjavík

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.