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.
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.
