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Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

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Overview

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3 hours

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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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

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!

Options

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3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.

9:00 Classic Whale Watching

3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.

Classic Whale Watching

3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.

11:00 Classic Whale Watching

3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.

Reviews

4.62

833 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fantastic.

    Erika F,

    Jul 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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!!!

  • Must-see

    JeanPaul L,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful adventure with a very friendly young guide on the lookout for any cetacean. He brings us very close to the whales. Great.

  • Great operation

    Shelley S,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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

  • Try smaller boat where you can see.

    Marianne C,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    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.

  • We saw several...

    christelle c,

    Jul 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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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