Reykjavik Whale Watching Tours with Back or Heart Problems
Short answer: 5 of 16 whale watching tours say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 2 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02
We checked 16 whale watching tours in Reykjavik; 5 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 5 tours of 16 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 2 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.
| Tour | Back and heart conditions | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health” |
Not recommended: back, heart conditions | $205 | Check dates |
Speedboat Whale Watching Small-Group Tour in Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries” |
Not recommended: back conditions | $164 | Check dates |
2-Hour RIB Boat Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries” |
Not recommended: back conditions | $194 | Check dates |
Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health” |
Not recommended: back, heart conditions | $221 | Check dates |
Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries” |
Not recommended: back conditions | $160 | Check dates |
Not stated in the listing
These whale watching in Reykjavik do not mention back and heart conditions. Ask the operator before you book.
- The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik Elding Whale Watching · $105
- Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik Reykjavik Sailors · $109
- Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik Iceland Discover · $102
- Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik Special Tours Iceland · $102
- Two-In-One: Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik Elding Whale Watching · $168
- Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise Special Tours Iceland · $112
- Guided Whale Watching Experience from Reykjavik Reykjavik Sailors · $97
- Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik Iceland Discover · $98
- Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik Elding Whale Watching · $198
- Wildlife Whale Watching and Puffin Tour in Reykjavik Reykjavik Sailors · $147
- Reykjavik Whale Watching and Lava Show Reykjavik Sailors · $145
Questions
Can I do a whale watching tour in Reykjavik with a back or heart condition?
5 of 16 whale watching tours say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 2 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.
More about whale watching tours in Reykjavik
- Minimum age
- Pregnancy
- Solo-friendly
- Restroom on board
- Stroller allowed
- Adults only
- Extra cash fees
- Photos included
- Shade on board
- Seasickness risk
- Stairs and elevators
- Wheelchair access
- Fitness level
- Service animals