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Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri

Name: Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri
Brand: Iceland Travel Guide
SKU: 69632
Price: 14500 ISK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

About 3 hoursGroup: Shared boatEasyBoatAll agesAll year

5.0(1 review)

Whale surfacing beside a RIB boat in Eyjafjörður

Passenger in a red suit watching a whale from the RIB

A whale watching tour from Akureyri out into Eyjafjörður. The 3-hour boat trip looks for humpback whales and dolphins in one of Iceland's most reliable whale-watching fjords.

Meet in AkureyriEyjafjörðurReturn to Akureyri

Eyjafjörður is one of Iceland's most reliable spots for humpback whales
Departs right from downtown Akureyri
Warm overalls provided for the boat
Guides explain the whales and other wildlife you see
Multiple departures a day in summer, fewer in winter

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

1Meet in AkureyriCheck in at the ticket office on Oddeyrarbót pier at least 15 minutes before departure.

Out into EyjafjörðurThe boat heads into the fjord, a known feeding area for humpback whales.

The boat heads into Eyjafjörður, the long fjord Akureyri sits on and a known feeding area for humpback whales. The fjord is more sheltered than open sea, which makes for a calmer ride and good conditions for spotting. Warm overalls are provided for the boat.

Provided · warm overalls for the boat

Watching for whalesGuides watch for humpback whales and dolphins as the boat moves through the fjord.

You spend most of the trip on deck or by the windows, with the crew pointing out humpback whales, dolphins and anything else they spot, and narrating in English. Sightings are common in the fjord but never guaranteed, and you get a free second try if nothing is seen.

4Return to AkureyriBack to the harbour in Akureyri.

About the whale watching Akureyri

Eyjafjörður, the long fjord that Akureyri sits on, is known as one of the more reliable places in Iceland to see whales, especially humpbacks, which feed in these waters for much of the year. This classic tour takes you out by boat to look for them, with a guide on hand to explain what you're seeing.

It's a relaxed trip rather than a physical one: most of the time is spent on deck or in a sheltered cabin watching the water. Warm overalls are provided, which helps, since the wind on deck is cold even in summer.

Departures are more frequent in summer, when the fjord is calmer and days are long, and reduced in winter, sometimes only running with a minimum number of guests. As with any wildlife tour, sightings are likely but never guaranteed.

Included

Guided boat trip in Eyjafjörður
Live narration in English
Warm overalls and blankets
Heated indoor saloon
Free Wi-Fi on board
A free second try if no wildlife is seen

Not included

Food and drinks (for sale on board)
Hotel pick-up

What to bring

Warm layers under the provided overalls
Camera or binoculars

Good to know

Duration is about 3 hours
Runs year round; more departures in summer, fewer in winter
Winter departures may need a minimum number of guests
Whale sightings are common in the fjord but never guaranteed
All ages welcome
Meet at the whale watching ticket office on Oddeyrarbót pier in Akureyri at least 15 minutes before departure. There is no hotel pick-up
If no wildlife is seen, you can try again for free

Questions people ask

Are whale sightings likely?

Eyjafjörður has a good record for humpback whales, but as with any wildlife trip nothing is guaranteed. If no wildlife is seen, you can come again for free.

Is it cold on the boat?

Warm overalls are provided, but bring layers underneath, especially in winter.

Does it run all year?

Yes, with more frequent departures in summer and fewer in winter.

Where does it leave from?

From the whale watching ticket office on Oddeyrarbót pier in Akureyri. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

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whale watching from Akureyri in the North

Our whale watching tour from Akureyri was unforgettable! Seeing the whales so close in their natural habitat was magical. The guides were excellent, full of interesting information about the wildlife and the area. The boat was comfortable, and the experience felt safe and well-organized. A must-do activity if you’re in North Iceland!

Charles · August 2025

From14,500 ISKPer person