AKUREYRI · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 6 akureyri whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Akureyri’s 3-hour Eyjafjord whale cruise on a fast, heated boat. Humpback spotting, thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, and expert guides.
Most Popular“We saw humpbacks and orcas and it was a very exciting day. We loved it.”
Akureyri’s 2-hour RIB whale watch brings you close to humpbacks in the Eyjafjord, with warm gear and fast search for wildlife.
“The RIB boat experience was exhilarating! Although our butts were a touch sore upon arriving back to the dock, it was a small price to pay for the shear fun of zipping across the open waters as we all panned the sea for a sight of the whales. We saw 4 whales in all. I…”
Humpback whales on a 2.5-hour catamaran from Akureyri’s Eyjafjörður Fjord. Heated seating, overalls, Wi‑Fi, second chance.
“Great trip, we got to see lots of whales in the harbor.”
Watch humpback whales in Eyjafjörður under the midnight sun from Akureyri, on a heated, whale-spotting boat with expert naturalist guidance.
“The captain worked very hard to find whales. I do realize that the whales are unpredictable and company has no control over if they show. The 3 hour tour turned in to a 5 hour tour. We did see several small humpback whale tails but none came up much out of the water. We have…”
Port-to-fjord whale watching from Akureyri with an easy bus transfer, onboard treats, free Wi‑Fi, and a shot at humpbacks and dolphins.
“The transport and tour were fine. I felt there were toooooo many people on the boat to enjoy viewing the whales.”
Sail Eyjafjörður for humpbacks and dolphins, then soak at Forest Lagoon in Vaðlaskógur with fjord views from Akureyri.
“Everything was great, we couldn't see whales as close as we had hoped but the excursion was well organised.”
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