100% Whale Watching
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This is a 2,5 to 3 -hour whale watching tour 25 minutes north of Akureyri in Hauganes. A comfortable tour with the oldest whale watching tour operator in Iceland where you will be observing the fantastic scenery, bird life, and the diverse range of whale species in Eyjafjordur. In 2022 we saw humpback whales in 99% of our tours.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Enjoy a whale watching tour from the small fishing village of the west side of Eyjafjordur. Depart at your chosen time from the meeting point in this picturesque town and you will be taken into the midst of the whale populations and rich sea life characteristics of the area. Whether the whales have ventured deep into the fjord or are staying closer to Hrisey, they are always just a short trip away from Hauganes. Most common species include humpback whales, minke whales, harbour porpoises, white beaked dolphins and with a little luck blue whales and orcas (killer whales). Your captain, a professional fisherman during the winter, will keep you in good hands during the summer whale watching season.
What‘s Included
Light refreshments
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live commentary on board
Souvenir (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
100% Whale Watching
2 -2,5 hour guided tour, coffee and refreshments and warm overalls.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Coffee and snacks: We offer homebaked cinnamon buns, coffee and hot chocolate on board.
Reviews
276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful trip!
Paul V,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good organization. Everything well arranged including extra clothes.
Great experience whale watching
PduFou,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience watching for whales from the boat. We got lucky and saw 2 whales that morning. The company offered us all in one jackets as it was freezing as well as hot chocolate towards the end of the trip. Definitely recommended
Many thanks Margret for making this trip possible and Voigt travel it was top again
Maps45711703681,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.003 generations wale watching grandma son and daughter Lovely on the fjord. much quieter than at sea so we did not suffer from seasickness Beautiful fins seen and a whale next to the boat. The 400mm on the photo camera was sometimes even too close
Lousy.
Luis D,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Don’t come, we came in February we saw a whale a long way away and were made to wait half an hour to start and then another half an hour when we are dropped off at the Port of Akureyri (30 min from the departure point) waiting for a ciche at minus 10 degrees and finishing at 18 instead of 16 as I said in the news
December whale tour
Elizabeth M,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though it was past the best season to see whales we managed to see 5 humpback whales. Loved this trip, staff were great and the cookies and hot chocolate were very welcome as it was cold.
Pure emotions and hot chocolate
Jlenia Saba,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, we had around at least a dozen whales swimming undisturbed. A hot chocolate that warmed us up and a delicious cinnamon cookie. 100% recommended Of course it is, if the whales had been whales or because everything would have been even more beautiful, but we don’t ask too much of nature 😉
100% true!
258fransv,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The name of the company is 100% and that creates expectations. But after our spotting tour I can say 100% true! A fantastic experience to experience the humpback whales and 1 Minke whale up close with this beautiful wooden boat (true history!). Staff are friendly and quiet. The coffee on the way with cake delicious. The suits you get are not a luxury in October! We enjoyed it very much.
The guide was very funny...
Alexandra N,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very funny and told us lots of interesting facts about whales. The landscape was wonderful and the whales were so close to us.
Safe, educational, and musical!
Lighthouse Lvr,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour group of 26 initially booked whale watching plus sea angling, but the weather kicked up a bit near the end so we skipped the fishing, which was fine with everyone. The staff was professional and inspired confidence as they helped each of us select the right sized "space suit." They offered tips such as taking off shoes to step in, and keeping phones in the zippered pocket. (They also reminded us several times to retrieve our phones after our return and before returning the suits.) In the parking lot, our whale spotter, Hilmar, cheerfully took a group photo before our adventure. Aboard, we were reminded to keep one hand "for the ship" on a rail. The sail out to the feeding area passed quickly, as we learned about the most common whale and dolphin species in the area and enjoyed fresh baked cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. While we waited for an individual to surface, Hilmar confided that he often encourages the whales with a song, but it turned out that this wasn't just a joke. He had a lovely voice and invited us to join in! (I won't spoil the song by naming it, but it was perfect!) After the song, one whale swam straight toward our boat! In total, we had several looks at two individual humpbacks and some dolphins. One whale stayed up a long time near the boat, and both gave good tail views as they dove. Hilmar graced us with a sea chantey on the way back. You can't go wrong booking with Whale Watching Hauganes. Just remember to bring warm, waterproof gloves if you have them.
Totally worth it
Theofani T,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were reluctant to book a whale tour in Iceland after our experience in south Africa (lots of sea sickness). However, we're so glad we changed our mind at the last minute. The journey was very smooth, did not feel any sea sickness (bare in mind I am 5months pregnant). Saw so many hampback whales !! Highly recommended.
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