Day Trips

From Akureyri: Whale Watching Tours

Guests observing whales blowing near boat during Akureyri whale watching tour.

Guide assisting child with safety gear on Akureyri Whale Watching tour, Iceland.

Whale watching boat in Akureyri with guests observing a whale tail in the sea.

Guests observing a whale close to the boat during a whale watching tour in Akureyri.

Duration

2 hr 30 min - 5 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

4.6/5

(10)

Deepak

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Guide was superb and knowledgeable. Tour was on time n we did see whales..staff was courteous and helping. Cruise by it self was in prime condition and we didn't experience any jerks.

Felix

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Great friendly Crew and a good ship with enough space for everyone to watch. The Guide was ao nice and knowledgable! Want to watch Wales? This is it!

Board a spacious, modern vessel from Akureyri and sail into the calm waters of Eyjafjörður for a relaxed, family-friendly whale-watching experience with shorter travel times.

Listen to expert commentary on the local ecosystem, history, and marine life as you search for humpbacks, dolphins, and more.

Get access to heated indoor seating, open-air viewing platforms, and a snack bar onboard, perfect even for chilly or unpredictable weather days.

Upgrade to include admission to Forest Lagoon spa, ideal for soothing your senses after an unforgettable wildlife encounter.

Choose the magical evening option to see whales surfacing beneath a golden Arctic sunset or under the glow of the midnight sun.

2.5-3 hour whale watching cruise (based on the option selected)

Evening/midnight sun whale watching cruise (based on the option selected)

English-speaking expert guide

Onboard snack bar

Thermal overalls

Outdoor and indoor seating

Admission to the Forest Lagoon Spa (based on the option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from Peru, Austria, Czech Republic and over 6 countries have loved this experience
Deepak
Sep, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Guide was superb and knowledgeable. Tour was on time n we did see whales..staff was courteous and helping. Cruise by it self was in prime condition and we didn't experience any jerks.
Felix
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Great friendly Crew and a good ship with enough space for everyone to watch. The Guide was ao nice and knowledgable! Want to watch Wales? This is it!
Jiri
Sep, 2025Verified booking
5/5
nice boat, nice animator, excellent coffee
Heleen
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Everything went really smooth and Sofia was a wonderful guide who told us a lot about whales. Very interesting!
Giovanni
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5

What to bring

Bring warm and waterproof clothing, along with gloves, hats, and sturdy shoes.

Additional information

The crew follows a strict code of conduct for responsible whale watching. Your guide will explain safety instructions before the tour begins—feel free to ask questions!

Tours are subject to weather conditions and may be altered or canceled at short notice for safety. You’ll be notified via the contact info provided during booking.

Forest Lagoon access (for combo tickets) is available at regular time slots from 5pm to 10:30pm, in 30-minute intervals.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.