Reykjavik Boat Tours Ranked by Seasickness Risk

We scored 18 boat tours in Reykjavik from their listings. 7 tours of 18 score 2 or lower on our 1–5 seasickness risk scale. The calmest options are Private Transfer: Reykjavik Cruise Ports to hotels in Reykjavik (Iceland Highlights Travel Agency); Private Transfer Service from Hotels in Reykjavik to Cruise Ship Terminal (Iceland Highlights Travel Agency).

This score is our estimate from the listing’s description, not an operator figure. How we score.

TourSeasickness riskOperatorFrom
Private Transfer: Reykjavik Cruise Ports to hotels in Reykjavik
“Your driver will be ready and waiting.”
 2/5Iceland Highlights Travel Agency$145Check dates
Private Transfer Service from Hotels in Reykjavik to Cruise Ship Terminal
“Let our friendly drivers handle the logistics while you sit back and relax, knowing you're in good hands.”
 2/5Iceland Highlights Travel Agency$125Check dates
Reykjavik: Cruise Port Transfer to/from Keflavik Airport
“Led by one of our professional English-speaking driver-guides”
 2/5Easy Transfer$105Check dates
Keflavik Airport Private Transfer To/From Reykjavik cruise Ports
“Professional driver”
 2/5Airport Taxi Iceland$88Check dates
Private Transfer from Reykjavik Cruise Port to Keflavik Airport
“Skip the stress of taxis and shuttles – your professional driver will greet you at the port, assist with your luggage, and take you directly to the airport in a modern, spacious vehicle.”
 2/5Nordova Travel$155Check dates
Cruise Port Transfer : Reykjavik to Cruise Port
“From Reykjavik City: Your driver will arrive at your accommodation at the scheduled pick-up time, ready with a private vehicle to take you directly to the Reykjavik Cruise Terminal or back to the city — relaxed and on…”
 2/5Viking Transport Iceland$171Check dates
Private transfer within Reykjavik: Cruise Port/Hotels
“Enjoy stress-free pickup, complimentary waiting time, and friendly English-speaking driver who provide warm hospitality and local insight, transforming a simple transfer into an easy, enjoyable part of your trip.”
 2/5Easy Transfer$68Check dates
Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik
“Estimate from activity type”
 3/5Special Tours Iceland$63Check dates
Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík
“Estimate from activity type”
 3/5Elding Whale Watching$68Check dates
Golden Circle and Kerid Crater from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal
“Embark on a captivating journey through the Golden Circle, with convenient pick-up from designated locations in Reykjavik or the Skarfabakki cruise ship terminal.”
 3/5Gateway to Iceland$148Check dates
Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise
“Estimate from activity type”
 4/5Special Tours Iceland$112Check dates
Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik
“Estimate from activity type”
 4/5Elding Whale Watching$198Check dates
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
“Join our 3-hour whale watching cruise, starting in the Old Harbour, and traveling through the spectacular Reykjavík Coast.”
 5/5Iceland Discover$102Check dates
Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik
“Complimentary seasickness tablets on request”
 5/5Special Tours Iceland$102Check dates
RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik
“Zoom around the Icelandic waters aboard a custom designed RIB speed-boat, and enjoy close-up views of whales, dolphins, puffins and more.”
 5/5Whale Safari$205Check dates
Speedboat Whale Watching Small-Group Tour in Reykjavik
“Up to 2 hour of breathtaking nature experience on a 12 seat luxury Rib boat”
 5/5Katla Whale Watching ehf$164Check dates
2-Hour RIB Boat Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
“Enjoy an exclusive 2-hour tour on our custom-built RIB express boat – perfect for whale watching with a maximum of 12 spaces!”
 5/5Special Tours Iceland$194Check dates
Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik
“Up to 2-hour exciting tour in a small group 12-seater RIB boat.”
 5/5Iceland Discover$160Check dates

Questions

Which boat tour in Reykjavik is best if I get seasick?

Start with Private Transfer: Reykjavik Cruise Ports to hotels in Reykjavik (Iceland Highlights Travel Agency); Private Transfer Service from Hotels in Reykjavik to Cruise Ship Terminal (Iceland Highlights Travel Agency); Reykjavik: Cruise Port Transfer to/from Keflavik Airport (Easy Transfer). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text.

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.

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