Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Experience the incredible humpback whales in Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, aboard our specially modified sightseeing boat. This is a family friendly and great value whale watching tour, operated all year round from Akureyri, North Iceland.
Elding Whale Watching Akureyri is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. Our mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.
We abide by a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, ensuring the wellbeing of the wildlife in our waters.
Options
11:00 Classic Whale Watching
3 hour whale watching tour from downtown Akureyri on high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship.
What's included in Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
(Subject to Option Inclusions)A 2.5-3.5 hr. whale watching tour in Eyjafjörður, Akureyri, North Iceland where you will find the incredible and famous humpback whales of the Arctic. Incredible views and excellent guidance!
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Multiple viewing platforms
- Large veiwing windows
- Warm overalls, raincoats or blankets on board
- Overalls and blankets available to lend
- Complimentary WiFi
- Food and drinks can be purchased on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that weather in Iceland is unpredictable and that the tour can be cancelled on short notice due to unfavourable conditions at sea.
- This is a wildlife tour and therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed. In case of no sightings, we offer the opportunity to try again for free in either Reykjavík or Akureyri..
- We abide by a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, which means that all sightings are on the wildlife's terms. We can therefore never guarantee up close encounters.
- Please note that our fleet is not completely wheelchair accessible as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a foldable chair onboard our bigger boats, but if possible, please contact us well in advance as we may need to assist with boarding.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please be at the harbour no later than 15 minutes prior to departure. • Pick up is not included in the price. Pick up service is extra. Please contact the local tour operator directly for arrangements. • Please be aware that weather in Iceland can be unpredictable and therefore the tour is subject to cancellation. • We recommend taking hats, gloves and a scarf with you on board. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time