Akureyri: Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port

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3.3333333 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
Akureyri: Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port
3.3333333 out of 5 stars
3.3
3.3333333 out of 5 stars
6 reviews

Set sail on the Eyjafjörður Fjord on a whale watching tour from Akureyri port. Keep your eyes peeled for humpback whales, minke whales, harbor porpoises, and dolphins.

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Duration 4 - 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
We start the pickup 15 minutes before the departure of the tour. Please be ready at your chosen pickup point. Our guides are wearing red jackets. Look for Saga Travel if you need assistance.

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Itinerary

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    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

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    Hauganes

    Sightseeing, Whale watching (2.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Laufásgata 1, Laufásgata 1, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Set sail on the Eyjafjörður Fjord and keep your eyes peeled for whales
  • Look out for humpback whales, minke whales, harbor porpoises, and dolphins
  • Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Akureyri port in a cozy bus
  • Benefit from the convenience of a pick-up and drop-off service
  • Take in the stunning scenery of the Arctic Coastline of Eyjafjörður Fjord

Full description

Enjoy a comfortable tour with the oldest whale-watching tour operator in Iceland, while observing the fantastic scenery and of course the diverse range of whale species of Eyjafjörður Fjord. Commonly, see Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Harbour porpoises, and White Beaked Dolphins. You may even catch a glimpse of a Killer Whale or a Blue Whale.

The tour includes a transfer from Akureyri port in a comfortable bus. The pickup is by the Cruise ship port. Our guides will welcome you at the port and wait with you until the vehicle is ready to take you the 30-minute drive to the quaint village of Hauganes, on the Arctic Coastline of Eyjafjörður Fjord. After the whale watching tour you get a transfer back, in time for your cruise departure.

Includes

  • Transfer from Akureyri port
  • Guided whale watching tour
  • Coffee, Hot Chocolate and homemade Icelandic Cinnamon buns
  • Free WiFi on both bus and whale watching ship
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • People prone to seasickness

Meeting point

Saga Travel has a sales hut and a meeting point at Akureyri Cruise Ship Port. We open the booth 1 hour before the departure the tour. Our employees are wearing red jackets.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Waterproof camera

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Be prepared for cold weather, dress warmly
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
  • Arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before departure

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.3 /5

based on 6 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
poor communication

Response from provider

June 6, 2025

We're sorry to hear that! It's a new tour and we're working on improving communication! We hope you enjoyed the tour itself and got to see Wahle!

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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyJune 1, 2025 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking

Product ID: 934381

Activity provider:Saga Travel

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