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A humpback whale takes a deep dive with a red and white catamaran boat in the background with wintery landscapes all around. Whale watchers in red thermal overalls look at a humpback whale with very close proximity. A humpback whale tail emerging from the sea. A humpback whale breaches from the sea with water spraying all around it.
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Akureyri: Whale-Watching Cruise

A northern Iceland cruise with the humpback whales of the Eyjafjord

  1. Duration: 3h

  2. Wheelchair accessible Accessible, but limited access to indoor areas, toilets, and on-board café

  3. Live guide: English

Registered address: Ægisgarði 5, 101, Reykjavík, IS
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3-hour whale watching tour
Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your tour
Live guide
Warm overalls
Food and beverages (available at the on-board bar and cafeteria)

The humpback whales of the Eyjafjord might sound like a children's story, but there's nothing makebelieve about the giant sea creatures you'll spot on this thrilling expedition. Join your guide in Akureyri and set sail in search of humpback whales on an epic 3-hour adventure!

You're guaranteed to have a whale of a time on this oceanic expedition in ethereal northern Iceland, as Akureyri is known as one of the best places for whale-watching in the world.

Snuggle up in the provided overalls, grab a hot drink at the bar, then get your cameras ready and wait for the Eyjafjord humpback whales, dolphins and bird life to make an entrance. The Icelandic scenery along the way is mind-blowing.

Please show your smartphone ticket at the ticket office at the floating pier Oddeyrarbót 2, next to the cultural center Hof in Akureyri.

Getting to the Departure Point

All buses to HOF.
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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