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Whale Watching in Downtown Akureyri: An Eco-Friendly Humpback Encounter in Eyjafjord
4.6
981 Ratings
Akureyri
Embark on an eco-friendly whale watching adventure in Downtown Akureyri. Join Elding, a renowned environmentally friendly company, and witness the majestic humpback whales in the Eyjafjord. Book now!
Embark on an eco-friendly whale watching adventure in Downtown Akureyri. Join Elding, a renowned environmentally friendly company, and witness the majestic humpback whales in the Eyjafjord. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Elding Whale Watching Akureyri - 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!
- Elding Whale Watching Akureyri - 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!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Multiple viewing platforms
- Large viewing windows
- Warm overalls, raincoats, or blankets on board
- Overalls and blankets available to lend
- Complimentary WiFi
- Professional guide
- Multiple viewing platforms
- Large viewing windows
- Warm overalls, raincoats, or blankets on board
- Overalls and blankets available to lend
- Complimentary WiFi
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks can be purchased on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not available
- Food and drinks can be purchased on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not available
Additional Information
Discover the majestic humpback whales in Iceland’s longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, on our specially adapted sightseeing vessel. This family-friendly whale watching tour offers excellent value and operates year-round from Akureyri, North Iceland.
Elding Whale Watching Akureyri is an eco-conscious company, renowned globally for its environmental initiatives….
Discover the majestic humpback whales in Iceland’s longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, on our specially adapted sightseeing vessel. This family-friendly whale watching tour offers excellent value and operates year-round from Akureyri, North Iceland.
Elding Whale Watching Akureyri is an eco-conscious company, renowned globally for its environmental initiatives. Our mission is to reduce our operational environmental impact while providing an unforgettable maritime experience.
We adhere to a responsible whale watching code of conduct, prioritizing the welfare of the marine life in our waters.
- 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.
Location
Elding Whale Watching Akureyri
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(981 Ratings)
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Annewk10ty
Apr 4, 2026
Great tour! - This was a great tour! The inside space worked well for kids in the group who got cold. We spent over an hour enjoying a whale in the fjord. The guide was super knowledgeable and I appreciated getting access to the pictures he took.
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Pnjr
Mar 21, 2026
Great viewing - A great experience. The crew were knowledgable and we spent a whole hour close to a young humpback but keeping a fair distance so as not to disturb him. Well worth the trip.
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Denisebj3405il
Mar 19, 2026
A fabulous experience - A wonderful experience, and being me, found it quite emotional seeing this gentle giant in it’s natural habitat. This was actually our second trip, as we came much the same time last year and unfortunately didn’t see any whales. We were offered a voucher to compensate, for another trip, valid I think for a couple of years, Unfortunately it’s not always given that you will see the whales, as you can’t predict nature, but credit to the company for offering a second trip, can’t fault them one bit. The guides are very knowledgeable and passionate about their jobs, and this enthusiasm is passed onto all on board! All in all a fabulous experience. Tak tak og bless bless!
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Katemccal
Mar 17, 2026
Whale watching from Akureyri - Very easy to book and clear instructions regarding the trip. Quick and efficient check in and boarding. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Clean and comfortable boat. Plenty of room on deck to watch. Able to buy snacks and drinks on board. Good and informative announcements. Great that we saw a hump back whale and were able to watch it for a good length of time.
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Nickyi2026
Mar 5, 2026
Whale watching Sun 1 March. - Brilliant experience. Our guides were so helpful and respectful to the natural habitat of the whales. The lady gave a full running commentary. Telling us about the feeding habits of the whales and how to spot them. We saw a large & small whale. What a wonderful day out. Worth every penny, an experience of a lifetime. Thankyou to everyone involved on the day.
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Kittykatbrown
Feb 18, 2026
Familu whale watching - We had a really good whale watching experience.
Communication beforehand was excellent — we received update emails in advance, which was reassuring, especially travelling in winter. The crew helped everyone board safely and made sure we were comfortable.
As it was winter, there was both indoor and outdoor seating available, which was ideal. Warm overalls were provided to wear outside, which made a big difference in the cold. The café/bar was open for hot drinks and snacks, which was a nice touch while waiting to spot wildlife.
The guides shared interesting information about the whales and the local marine life. When we spotted whales, the captain kept a respectful distance so as not to disturb them, but we were still close enough to see them clearly and take photos.
The crew also took photos during the trip and emailed them afterwards on request, which was appreciated.
Overall, a well-organised, responsible, and enjoyable tour — we had a great time.
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Amanda_l
Mar 11, 2026
Great experience but a little short - Great experience but it’s a little short, would be great if we can see or find the whales a little longer
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Dean_e
Feb 25, 2026
Captain legend - The weather was awful and very cold we all stood watch to see who could spot the whales first after a good hour and quarter nothing was to be seen but our captain was having none of it this man was finding us some whale and the guy did just that and what an experience .we had plenty of time watching these great spieces before we returned
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Denise_p
Feb 9, 2026
Whale of a time in Akureyri - Even on a fine day, make sure you wear warm clothes! It was a great experience - we saw a young humpback whale and two orcas. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot. Expensive, but good value!
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Lynne_c
Mar 18, 2026
Underwhelmed non existent Whale watching - Not very happy with the whole experience.. Underwhelmed is the right word and not worth the price!!!.. The staff were not very friendly and trying to see the whale the very few times it appeared was near on impossible with the weather being so bad!!
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