Cruise Shore Excursion Whale Watching from Akureyri

From 10.990 kr.

See the lovable whales and dolphins residing by Icelandic shores along with expert guides.

Whales and dolphins in their natural surroundings
Lava fields and other volcanic phenomena
View of surrounding mountains
360° panorama from the top deck

Duration

Day Trip

Season

All year

Type of Tour

Cruise Ship Tours

Regions

Akureyri, North Iceland

Country

Iceland

Day Tour Whale Watching from Akureyri

This tour offers you the full whale watching and wildlife experience with professional guides that help to enrich your knowledge and understanding of the fjord‘s ecosystem, geology, history and folklore.

Humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins and porpoises are commonly spotted during these popular tours. To ensure that the animals are not disturbed by our presence, we sail at a constant speed towards the whales’ habitat. As a result, a variety of species, from humpback whales to tiny porpoises, often surface close to the boat.

Departing from Oddeyrarbót pier right in the heart of Akureyri town this 3-hour tour takes you out cruising through prime whale viewing areas.

Highlights

Whales and dolphins in their natural surroundings
Akureyri sea view
View of Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord of Iceland
View of surrounding mountains
360° panorama from the top deck

Itinerary

Here is your chance to see the incredible Eyjafjord Humpbacks in their natural habitat. The warmth of the summer sun brings vibrant life and plentitude of food to the fjord and following it, in a feeding frenzy, come the larger-than-life Humpbacks.

The guides on board are specially trained whale watching and are experts at spotting them and will be able to tell you all about their behaviour, and your questions are very welcome. The vessel used for the tour is the only high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship in Iceland. Capable of carrying 200 persons with spectacular views from the “cinema styled” viewing platforms. Its speed guarantees availability of whale watching tours from Akureyri, wherever the whales might be located in the deepest fjord in Iceland. With ample indoor and outdoor seating, bar and cafeteria, you can be sure that the ride is comfortable and pleasant even at speed.

Dates & prices

Tour duration: 3-hour boat tour

*Daily departures:


January, February & March	13:00
April & May	09:00, 13:00

June, July & August	09:00, 13:00, 17:00, 20:30
September	09:00, 13:00
October, November & December	13:00

Price per person: ISK 10.990
Children 7 -15 years: ISK 5.495
Children under 6 years: free

Tour fact sheet

Three-hour whale watching tour
360° panorama from the top deck
Commentary through on board sound system
Amole indoor cabin
Light snacks, sandwiches, coffee, beer & soft drinks available for purchase on board

Good to know

If your arrival in Akureyri is on a cruise ship, please, make sure the departure fits within the ship’s arrival/departure time.
Tours are dependent on weather and sea conditions. For your safety and comfort, the tour operators reserve the right to change or cancel departures, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change. In case of cancellations due to weather, customers receive a full refund or can change their departure depending on availability.