15 Whale Watching in Akureyri to Build a Day Around

Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship - Oddeyrarbót pier start: what to expect before the boat even leaves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,000 reviews · 3 hours · from $108Our pick

Hop aboard a heated high-speed boat from Akureyri to hunt humpback whales in Eyjafjörður, with thermal gear, Wi-Fi, and expert guides.

“It was great, the fjord is absolutely beautiful. We thought we might see nothing but once we saw the first whale, they were just everywhere. We were very lucky :) we stayed a bit longer than planned, because we were searching for whales longer than expected. The tour operator made sure we are all satisfied by staying a little longer.”

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Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

2.Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 971 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Whale watching from downtown Akureyri on a modified ship to scan Eyjafjord for humpbacks, with thermal gear and onboard Wi-Fi.

“Our whale-watching experience in Akureyri was fantastic. The tour was very well organized, and cruising through the fjord offered stunning views even before we spotted any wildlife. We were incredibly lucky to see five humpback whales, and the crew made the experience even better; professional, friendly, and full of interesting information about the whales and the area. We felt truly grateful for the chance to watch these amazing animals up close. The tour was also great value for the price, especially considering the length of the trip and the wonderful photos we received afterward. Highly recommend!”

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Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Trip

3.Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 695 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $96

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.”

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Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

4.Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203Top rated

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.”

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Akureyri: 2-Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat

5.2-Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 2 hours · from $200

Akureyri RIB whale watch, 2 hours to see humpbacks and minke whales close up, warm overalls included, small group fast search in Eyjafjord.

“The RIB boat experience was exhilarating! Although our butts were a touch sore upon arriving back to the dock, it was a small price to pay for the shear fun of zipping across the open waters as we all panned the sea for a sight of the whales. We saw 4 whales in all. I highly recommend this excursion. It will surely create memories not soon forgotten!”

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Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

6.Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

Húsavík RIB speedboat whale safari with live guides and Puffin Island in season, about 2 hours.

“This was an amazing tour. I highly recommend it to anybody. We had such a great time and had the opportunity to see whales and dolphins.”

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Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

7.Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 389 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Traditional oak boat whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay from Húsavík. Warm gear, live guide commentary, and high odds of whales.

“It was a whale tour, but we saw not only whales but puffins also. Guide was very knowledgeable. It was a fun experience.”

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Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik

8.Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 366 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Original Husavik whale watching from a traditional oak ship in Skjalfandi Bay, with thermal overalls, onboard guide talk, and hot chocolate.

“Saw two whales but could not hear the guide well. Very crowded ship Didn’t like as much as we expected.”

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From Dalvik: Arctic Whale Watching in Northern Iceland

9.From Dalvik: Arctic Whale Watching in Northern Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 327 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

3-hour whale watching from Dalvík with Arctic Sea Tours in Eyjafjörður, 98% sighting odds, suits and English guide.

“Would love to see more sea life the whale type. A full cup of hot cocoa would be nice. The cinnamon cookie type roll was small but delicious.”

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100% Whale Watching

10.100% Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Best value

2.5-hour whale watching from Hauganes on Eyjafjordur with warm suits, live guide commentary, light snacks, and chances at humpbacks.

“The guide was very funny and told us lots of interesting facts about whales. The landscape was wonderful and the whales were so close to us.”

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Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

11.Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

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!”

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Dalvík: Whale Watching Speedboat Tour

12.Dalvík: Whale Watching Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 154 reviews · 2 hours · from $165

Dalvík whale watching by rib speedboat. Look for humpbacks and dolphins, race across Eyjafjordur, and spot puffins in summer. 2h.

“Absolutely amazing! This was a personal highlight of the trip! Saw 8 humpback whales whilst we were out. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly and told us all about the whales and how to identify them. Would recommend this to everyone!”

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