Our Story

Whale Safari was founded in 2006 under the name of Sea Safari. We are pioneers in whale watching on RIB boats in Iceland, the first RIBs on the water. The company was founded with the ambition to bring nature lovers and adventurers closer to the wildlife of Faxaflói Bay, including its whales, dolphins and birds.

Over the years our tours and services have changed and progressed a great deal; from the humble beginnings of seasonal tours to a year-round operation. It‘s not hard to imagine why whale watching has become one of the top three tourist adventures in Iceland

Our Office on a Sunny Day

The First RIB Boats

We are proud to be the first small group whale watching company focusing on the personal experience of our customers as well as being the first operator in Reykjavík that uses RIB boats along side bigger ships for whale watching.

In 2015 Torfi G Yngvason bought the company and took over the reigns. Mr. Yngvason has worked in the outdoor guiding industry for his entire adult life, having founded Arctic Adventures, Glacier Guides, Arctic Rafting, Reykjavík Sightseeing, Airport Direct and worked as a guide for more then a decade.

Whale Safari is now a family owned company that began with a keen and real passion for wildlife, boats and people. In our mind, whale and puffin watching tours are a great way to unite these interests while giving both locals and foreign visitors the fantastic opportunity to witness Iceland's incredible marine life.

Whale Safari RIB Boats docked in harbour

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