Experience and get close to the incredible humpback whales of the Eyjafjord, a place of serene beauty, full of marine life and framed by massive, glacier-carved and snow-capped mountains.

About this activity

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Azemar – France

amazing whale watching tour with a nice and funny guide, we saw many whales. The boat is comfortable

James E. – United States

The whole experience was awesome. it was fairly cold and rainy, but the suits provided were great and kept us warm. there were 2 whales in the area about a 20 minute ride from the port. They were very active and we got so see plenty of action. Our guide Gisella was amazing. in between sitings she would give us info about the whales and the area we were observing. definitely a added value on the trip. Excellent experience. a "must do" while you're in Akureyri!

Highlights

Learn everything about the Eyjafjord wildlife
Get closer to the whales and wildlife than any other boat can offer
Cover a bigger area in search for whales thanks to the RIB boats

Full description

Enjoy a 2-hour whale and bird watching tour starting from the floating pier in Akureyri. Experience and get close to the incredible humpback whales of the Eyjafjord, starting from the capital of North Iceland, Akureyri. With only 12 passengers on each boat, take part in an adventure of a lifetime on an intimate whale watching tour.

The specially made RIB boats allow you to get closer to the whales and wildlife than any other boat can offer. The RIBs are fast and small boats that will also get you quicker to the whales and cover a bigger area as you search for the wild life. This means a bigger chance of spotting whales, dolphins and bird life with out disturbing them in their natural habitat. If you have a passion for nature and love for adventure, this is the tour for you.

Includes

Guide
Overalls
Neoprene gloves
Goggles
Life vest and necessary safety equipment

Pick-up service
Toilets on board
Food on board

Not suitable for

Children under 10 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
People under 4 ft 8 in (145 cm)

Meeting point

Meet at the floating pier Oddeyrarbót 2, next to the cultural centre Hof in Akureyri at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

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Important information

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags
Drones
Food in the vehicle
Open-toed shoes
Touching marine life

Know before you go

Dress warmly for the northern ocean, so if you have it, bring warm outdoor clothing like a wool or fleece sweater, some warm headgear and gloves
Sturdy shoes are recommended
Please be aware that the weather can change rapidly in Iceland and therefore the captain could decide to cancel the tour on short notice for safety reasons
Please note, the minimum age is 10 years or 145 cm
Passengers are required to sign a waiver upon arrival.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 362 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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Mack was a great guide and gave us loads of insights on whale behaviour. Found it really interesting. We saw many whales and it was great that the boat stayed a respectful distance from them allowing them to come toward us if they felt like it. It's the only tour we did in Iceland that I left feeling like it was well worth the money.

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