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Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

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Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship
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4.5  / 51875 reviews

Search for humpback whales in the longest glacier fjord in Iceland on this guided whale watching tour. Admire the natural beauty and local wildlife of Akureyri and Eyjafjord as you sail.

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Duration 3 hours
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English

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Amanda – United Kingdom

This was a wonderful trip, the guide was friendly and knowledgable, the boat was small and not crowded and they gave us free hot chocolate. We saw countless whales, who our guide knew by name. Highly recommended..

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Amanda – United Kingdom
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Serafeim – Greece

We didn't have time to go to Husavik so we chose to do the whale watching at Akureyri. We weren't disappointed. We were there late October and we saw a lot of whales (more than 15) and one of them splashed almost next to the boat. Definitely recommend it.

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Serafeim – Greece

Experience

Highlights

  • Climb aboard a specially-modified, high-speed whale watching ship
  • Encounter the incredible humpback whales of Eyjafjord, departing from Akureyri
  • Travel with the only environmentally-certified whale watching company in Iceland
  • Help protect and preserve the wildlife and scenery of Iceland's magnificent landscape
  • Keep up-to-date with the online whale diary and monitor sightings and conditions in the area

Full description

Experience the majestic beauty of the Eyjafjord's humpback whales and other marine life in their natural habitat on a cruise trip from Akureyri. Listen to your guide's commentary and discover how the warmth of the summer sun brings vibrant life and plenty of food for the larger-than-life mammals.  Benefit from the services of specially-trained whale watching guides who are experts at spotting the animals. Listen as they tell you about the behavior of the whales and answer any questions you may have. Journey aboard the only specially-modified, high-speed whale watching ship in Iceland. Capable of carrying 200 people, it provides spectacular views from its cinema-style viewing platforms. Relax aboard the boat and enjoy the ample indoor and outdoor seating. Purchase drinks and snacks along the way from the onboard bar and cafeteria. Experience a pleasant and comfortable ride, even at speed, and share your adventure live on social media with free Wi-Fi.

Includes

  • Boat tour
  • Live guide
  • Use of overalls onboard
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pickup and drop-off

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Meeting point

Meet your guide at Oddeyrarbót pier, next to the Hof Cultural Center in Akureyri.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • There is a very high chance chance of spotting local wildlife, however, the cetacean abundance is unpredictable and varies with the food available on the shores
  • If no whales or dolphins are seen on your tour, you will be offered a complimentary ticket for the classic whale watching tour, valid for 2 years in Reykjavik and Akureyri

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 1875 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Amanda – United KingdomNovember 4, 2024  – Verified booking
This was a wonderful trip, the guide was friendly and knowledgable, the boat was small and not crowded and they gave us free hot chocolate. We saw countless whales, who our guide knew by name. Highly recommended..
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Serafeim – GreeceNovember 8, 2024  – Verified booking
We didn't have time to go to Husavik so we chose to do the whale watching at Akureyri. We weren't disappointed. We were there late October and we saw a lot of whales (more than 15) and one of them splashed almost next to the boat. Definitely recommend it.
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Nuray – GermanyNovember 9, 2024  – Verified booking
we saw a lot of whales! the guides helped us find them. really interesting!
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Product ID: 69424

Activity provider:Whale Watching Akureyri

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