Search for humpback whales in the longest glacier fjord in Iceland. Admire the natural beauty of Akureyri and Eyjafjord as you sail and keep an eye out for local wildlife

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Climb aboard a specially-modified, high-speed whale watching ship
Encounter the incredible humpback whales of Eyjafjord, departing from Akureyri
Travel with the only environmentally-certified whale watching company in Iceland
Help protect and preserve the wildlife and scenery of Iceland's magnificent landscape
Keep up-to-date with the online whale diary and monitor sightings and conditions in the area

Full description

Experience the majestic beauty of the Eyjafjord's humpback whales and other marine life in their natural habitat on a cruise trip from Akureyri. Listen to your guide's commentary and discover how the warmth of the summer sun brings vibrant life and plenty of food for the larger-than-life mammals. Benefit from the services of specially-trained whale watching guides who are experts at spotting the animals. Listen as they tell you about the behavior of the whales and answer any questions you may have.

Journey aboard the only specially-modified, high-speed whale watching ship in Iceland. Capable of carrying 200 people, it provides spectacular views from its cinema-style viewing platforms. Relax aboard the boat and enjoy the ample indoor and outdoor seating. Purchase drinks and snacks along the way from the onboard bar and cafeteria. Experience a pleasant and comfortable ride, even at speed, and share your adventure live on social media with free Wi-Fi.

Includes

Boat tour
Live guide
Use of overalls onboard
Wi-Fi

Pickup and drop-off

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Torfunefsbryggja pier, next to the Hof cultural center in Akureyri at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

There is a 99% chance of seeing the wildlife. However, the cetacean abundance is unpredictable and varies with the food available on the shores. The most common species in the area are humpback whales. If no whales or dolphins are seen on your tour, you will be offered a complimentary ticket for the classic whale watching tour, valid for 2 years in Reykjavik and Akureyri

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 377 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.1/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.7/5

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We had a great, informative time with this tour. We saw 4 humpbacks, a Minke, and even a small seal that came out to say hello. Our guide was fascinated by birds and whales, so we got all sorts of great info on the birds we saw as we searched for whales in the fjord. Lots of fun and well recommended.

June 6, 2022

We were lucky enough to see whales several times. And that with a mirror-smooth sea and bright sunshine. An unforgettable experience. I recommend everyone to just focus on the whales and take photography as a side issue. Our guide (Madalena from Madeira) was bursting with knowledge and enthusiasm and infected everyone with her good mood.

May 24, 2022

My group has been upgraded to the express whale watching. It was fantastic! We had a nice tour of Akureyri coast, we passed by many different interesting locations as the herring factory. And of course we were so lucky to see 3 whales. It was incredible. We really loved the tour and our guide Anna and the team were amazing. Definitely recommended.

April 30, 2022

Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour

Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour

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