Downtown Akureyri Whale Watching Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Eyjafjordur's rich marine life
- Spot humpback and minke whales
- Enjoy panoramic fjord views
- Learn from expert naturalist guides
- Experience a comfortable boat ride
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided whale-watching boat tour
- Hot beverages onboard
- Expert naturalist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Elding hvalaskoðun Akureyri, Akureyri, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the weather forecast before booking, as tours may be affected by adverse conditions.
- Confirm the tour's availability and operating hours for your chosen date.
- Be aware that sightings of whales are not guaranteed, as they are wild animals.
Know before you go
- Dress warmly in layers to stay comfortable during the boat ride.
- Bring a camera to capture the breathtaking views and wildlife encounters.
- Wear non-slip footwear for safety on the boat.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please note that weather in Iceland is unpredictable and that the tour can be cancelled on short notice due to unfavourable conditions at sea.
- This is a wildlife tour and therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed. In case of no sightings, we offer the opportunity to try again for free in either Reykjavík or Akureyri..
- We abide by a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, which means that all sightings are on the wildlife's terms. We can therefore never guarantee up close encounters.
Traveler reviews
Magical experience
This was the second time we've been on this experience and it was amazing both times. Warm drinks were available on board, take some snacks with you and be prepared with clothing to suit the weather.
Nice excursion with a successful whale sighting.
Everything was well organized, competent tour guide; since we were there towards the end of the season, the boat was not completely full, meaning there was enough space both inside and outside; it was especially nice that the tour guide's photos were made available at no extra cost.
Magical experience
WOW! That was probably one of the most incredible experiences of my life. We got to see around 8 different whales, plus dolphins. Everything was very well organised and punctual, and our guide was great at finding the animals and explaining the types, their characteristics, and encouraging the participants on a very cold night. We did the tour during summer, with the midnight sun, which made everything even more magical. It was quite a long trip since we were there for a few hours, until past midnight, just admiring the animals and the beautiful views.
Beautiful and respectful ride with the whales
Beautiful ride and respectful with the whales. The explanations by the crew were really interesting along with the professional pictures taken, which allows you to focus in enjoying the live experience.
A great guide, captain and crew for this fantastic experience!
The guide we had on 9/5/2026 for our 3-hour watch was fantastic!!! She was knowledgeable, funny and informative we learned a lot about whales as well as the birds we saw in the fjord. I must add the whole crew was great! They work with other companies to help spot the whales and share information as well as use what is gathered for important research. Our Captain also kept the appropriate distance from the whales protect them and keep them from stress. The area where we traveled, Eyjafyordur is calm, so we had no one on board that got seasick. We were lucky to spot and photograph Sparkly - a humpback whale (assumed to be male whale until it can be confirmed)! We were able to watch him surface, blow and dive along with a few other whales in the distance. There were jackets on board in case we got too cold, plus snacks and drinks which were reasonably priced. Highly recommend this outfit!