Iceland · BOAT TOURS IN AKUREYRI
Good boat tours in Akureyri fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Whale watching in Árskógssandur on a traditional oak boat in sheltered Eyjafjörður, with hot chocolate, overalls, and humpback sightings.
“We saw many whales and the guide told us many interesting things about them.”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Húsavík with warm suits, Skjálfandi Bay sightings, and seasonal puffin stops on Lundey.
“We had great whale sightings, up close. The weather was not great but the crew tried hard for us to have a good experience.”
Cruise-day tour from Akureyri: Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn mud pools, lava fields, rift caves, plus optional Mývatn Nature Baths.
“Small group with Jon. He was very good but sometimes difficult to understand due to the accent. Falls were gorgeous”
Small-group day trip from Akureyri to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn, with Nature Baths geothermal stops, timed for cruise ships.
“It was an excellent trip, our guide is very informative and knows the area well.. the waterfall was amazing, the lake beautiful, the volcanic fields with smoke coming out of the ground is interesting and the extra stop to the cave and the rift between Eurasia and North America are very cool.. our guide gave us extra stops to the geothermal power stations and old town so extended our tour time to 7 hours… thanks biggies for your OT..we are very grateful for the extra time to see all the beauty of this town”
Go whale watching in Akureyri on a 12-seat RIB. Warm gear, fast spotting, and a whale guarantee, with about 2 hours on the water.
“Loved this tour! It was certainly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The smaller boat made it so easy to watch the whales and get great information from our guide, Jacob. The smaller boat also made it easy for us to get close to the whales as we spotted them. They provide coveralls - which in addition to our jackets and beanies kept us warm! Would recommend bringing something to cover your face as the wind is chilly while you ride. Overall would definitely recommend this excursion!”
Whale watching from Árskógssandur on a traditional oak boat. Spot minke, humpbacks, and orcas with warm overalls, cocoa, and buns.
“Buiten het seizoen toch nog 8 walvissen kunnen zien !!! Leuke bemanning en vriendelijk. Zeker een aanrader”
Small-group Akureyri cruise excursion hitting Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, lava sites, then Myvatn Nature Baths with port pickup.
“Jowi was incredible! She was not only beautiful but she was very knowledgeable. She packed in a lot of beautiful & interesting sights in Akureyri. We were able to relax & enjoy the baths at the end of the tour.”
Akureyri cruise small-group tour to Godafoss, Laufás turf houses, and Forest Lagoon geothermal baths, with port pickup.
“Fox Adventures provided the perfect excursion experience for us. We were on a later tour and were nervous about making it back to the ship in time but our guide made sure we were back with 30 minutes to spare.”
Godafoss Waterfall day trip from Akureyri cruise port, with guide stories, Akureyri viewpoint, and admission included in about 2.5 to 3 hours.
“A must see excursion!!! Great tour and good information provided! Enjoyed trip and the waterfalls were amazing to see!”
Small-group route from Akureyri hitting Goðafoss, Mývatn stops, and Dettifoss, with expert guiding and quick toilet-friendly breaks.
“There were several stops on the tour. Particularly interesting were: Godafoss, Dettifoss, and the Lava Rocks. The guide was very friendly and helpful in giving info and answering questions. She was also very nice about taking pictures of everyone.”
2-hour RIB whale watching in Akureyri for Eyjafjord humpbacks, with warm gear, live commentary, and a whale guarantee.
“We booked this trip independently during a Norwegian Cruise and From start to finish, this tour was one of the most exciting and exhilarating whale watching tours we have ever taken ( and we have done many!) we felt perfectly safe and we had an absolute blast bouncing through the icy arctic waters in search of dolphins and whales! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun! We will always treasure this tour as one of our very favorites! Don’t. pass up this opportunity!”
2.5-hour wooden boat tour from Siglufjörður with history stops, sea fishing for cod, and views of Strákagöng tunnel and Hvanndalabjarg.
“A nice, relaxing tour with a fantastic view. Got to do some fishing, and then our fish was grilled on the spot, so we got a nice meal out of it, too. Even got to take some of the fish with us. Wholeheartedly recommend.”
Private Akureyri port tour to Godafoss and Lake Myvatn, with lava fields, fumaroles, Grjotagja, and optional Myvatn Baths.
“Lovely tour of waterfalls, hot springs and lava fields. The varied landscapes were beautiful. The guide was friendly, informative and made my family of 10 feel right at home.”
Godafoss and Lake Myvatn in a cruise-friendly half day, with free geothermal stops plus an optional Nature Baths ticket.
“A beautiful tour with knowledgeable tour guide. You get to see several different landscapes including snow capped mountains to bubbling mud pools. The waterfall was beautiful and there was enough time to take pictures. The geothermal pool/lagoon was a wonderful end of the tour.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
