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Akureyri: Whale Watching Small Group Boat Tour

Whale surfaces near boat as group takes photos on whale watching tour.
Humpback whale fluke in Eyjafjörður, Iceland with snowy mountains in the background.
Two people on a boat watching a whale tail in Icelandic waters.
Whale surfacing in the ocean near Akureyri during a whale watching tour.

Duration

3 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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

Guided tour

Transfers available

    • Enjoy a calm small group whale cruise limited to 30 guests, with departures synced to Akureyri cruise ship schedules so shore time feels effortless.

    • Enjoy a hassle-free experience with round-trio bus transportation included in your booking.

    • Expert guide and local captain share live commentary, with life jackets, safety briefing, steaming hot drinks, snacks and onboard WiFi included.

    • Look for humpback whales lunge-feeding in Eyjafjörður, sleek minke whales, playful white beaked dolphins and shy harbor porpoises in these waters.

    • Round-trip transfer from Akureyri Cruise Port

    • Small group experience (max 30 passengers)

    • Professional guide & local captain

    • Live commentary & safety briefing in English

    • Hot drinks on board (hot chocolate, coffee, and tea), water & a treat

    • Wi-Fi on board

    • Meals

    • Guarantee of wildlife sightings

  • TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    Timeline
    Map
    Akureyri
    Start point

    Akureyri

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    Hjalteyri Harbour

    1. Hjalteyri Harbour

    Enjoy a scenic bus ride along Eyjafjordur to the small village of Hjalteyri, your starting point for the whale watching experience.

    Passes By

    Akureyri
    End point

    Akureyri

    Get direction

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Keep your voucher ready on your mobile device or as a printed copy for pick-up and boarding procedures.

    • Wear warm, layered clothing with a windproof outer layer to stay comfortable in Iceland's unpredictable conditions.

    • Opt for closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles that are appropriate for wet deck surfaces.

    • Pack a hat and gloves, as temperatures at sea are often lower than on shore.

    What’s not allowed

    • Interacting with marine wildlife, including feeding or touching the animals, is strictly prohibited.

    Additional information

    • While whale sightings are common on this route, they cannot be guaranteed.

    • Guests of all age groups are welcome on this experience.

    • Return transfers will bring you back to your original pick-up location.

    • Please arrive at the designated meeting point ahead of time, as the transfer service can wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled departure.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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