Guided Tours

Akureyri: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins

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Guided tour

    • Enjoy a 2.5-hour wildlife cruise on a fast catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing decks for optimal comfort and sightings.

    • Learn fascinating facts from expert marine guides while exploring Iceland’s dramatic fjord landscapes.

    • Stay warm and comfortable with the provided floatable overalls, plus onboard Wi-Fi, café, souvenirs, and restrooms.

    • Benefit from a free return ticket if no whales appear, giving you another chance at an unforgettable encounter.

    • Experience a sustainable, safety-focused tour designed to respect the marine ecosystem and maximize your enjoyment.

    • 2.5-hour whale-watching boat tour

    • English-speaking expert guide

    • Warm floatable overalls (adult & children sizes)

    • Free return ticket if no whale sightings

    • Onboard Wi-Fi, café, souvenir shop & toilets

    • Hotel transfers

    • Food & drinks (available for purchase only)

    • Parking fees

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    Timeline
    Map
    Oddeyrarbót pier
    Start point

    Oddeyrarbót pier

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    Eyjafjörður fjord

    1. Eyjafjörður fjord

    2 activities

    Cruise through the serene Eyjafjörður fjord, one of Iceland’s most sheltered fjords and a fantastic whale watching area. Keep watch for magnificent whales while your expert guide shares fascinating insights about the region’s marine life and landscapes.

    Things to do

    Oddeyrarbót pier
    End point

    Oddeyrarbót pier

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    Your ending point would be same as your start point

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

  • 16 reviews

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    Guests from United States, Peru, Israel and over 6 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Jens G

    Group
    Verified booking
    Jun 2026
    Perfect organized! The Guide explained all details about whales, fjord and landscapes. We'd good weather😘, but at Bad conditions you can Go inside the ship and have a coffee, beer and Snacks. Ebers time again!

    Eleanor L

    Group
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    Tickets were easy to purchase, with great instructions & information. The trip was amazing & we got to see humpback whales up close!

    Denise K

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Sep 2025
    The guide was very nice and she told us a lot. I also liked that you made photo s. We ourself had not the equipment to do so.

    Deepak V

    Family
    Verified booking
    Sep 2025
    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.

    Jiri K

    Family
    Verified booking
    Sep 2025
    nice boat, nice animator, excellent coffee

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