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Experience the incredible humpback whales in Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, aboard our specially modified sightseeing boat. This is a family friendly and great value whale watching tour, operated all year round from Akureyri, North Iceland.
Elding Whale Watching Akureyri is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. Our mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.
We abide by a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, ensuring the wellbeing of the wildlife in our waters.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Please note that our fleet is not completely wheelchair accessible as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets.
Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a foldable chair onboard our bigger boats, but if possible, please contact us well in advance as we may need to assist with boarding.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Overalls and blankets available to lend
Professional guide
Multiple viewing platforms
Large veiwing windows
Warm overalls, raincoats or blankets on board
Complimentary WiFi
Food and drinks can be purchased on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off is not available
A 2.5-3.5 hr. whale watching tour in Eyjafjörður, Akureyri, North Iceland where you will find the incredible and famous humpback whales of the Arctic. Incredible views and excellent guidance!
3 hour Midnight sun whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.
3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.
3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.
3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.
3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.
833 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Erika F,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
Fantastic experience, we were lucky because the weather was perfect, sun and calm sea! Although there was a bit of wind, but we could use thermal suits for the girls! We saw 3 or 4 whales including one while sleeping!!!
JeanPaul L,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
Beautiful adventure with a very friendly young guide on the lookout for any cetacean. He brings us very close to the whales. Great.
Shelley S,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
Great experience! Very comfortable boat with outdoor and inside seating. If the weather is bad, they had full, weatherproof suits you could wear, but it was a beautiful, sunny day for us. Saw lots of whales over a 45 min period. Good, informative and interesting commentary throughout our time on board. Highly recommend
Marianne C,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
Boat was too big, engines too loud, slow and overcrowded for proper whale watching. We were stuck in the back. Avoid that at all costs if you go. There were a few sightings in the distance.
christelle c,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
We saw several whales but I thought it was still a bit far away , very friendly staff. On the other hand, think about covering yourself well or take advantage of the loan of their combination
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