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Whale Watching in Akureyri: Experience Majestic Humpbacks with Iceland's Oldest Tour Operator
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219 Ratings
Hauganes
Embark on a thrilling 2.5 to 3-hour whale watching tour in Akureyri with Iceland’s oldest tour operator. Witness majestic humpback whales and stunning scenery in Eyjafjordur.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hafnargata 2 - Enjoy a whale watching tour from the small fishing village of the west side of Eyjafjordur. Depart at your chosen time from the meeting point in this picturesque town and you will be taken into the midst of the whale populations and rich sea life characteristics of the area. Whether the whales have ventured deep into the fjord or are staying closer to Hrisey, they are always just a short trip away from Hauganes. Most common species include humpback whales, minke whales, harbour porpoises, white beaked dolphins and with a little luck blue whales and orcas (killer whales).
Your captain, a professional fisherman during the winter, will keep you in good hands during the summer whale watching season.
What's Included
- Light refreshments
- Local expert guide
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Live on-board commentary
What's Not Included
- Souvenir (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Get ready for a whale watching expedition that lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours. Located 25 minutes north of Akureyri in Hauganes, this tour offers comfort and expertise, as it is conducted by the oldest whale watching operator in Iceland. Apart from the magnificent landscapes and bird watching opportunities, you’ll be able to see a wide array of whale species in the Eyjafjordur region. In the previous year, 2022, we were fortunate to spot humpback whales in almost all (99%) of our tours.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Hafnargata 2
Hafnargata
Drive trough the village of Hauganes, all the way down to the harbor. You will find us there at the far end.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(219 Ratings)
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Jolien_c
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing - We had the pleasure to spot 4 whales during our trip and experience the most amazing duo spotting. This is a life lasting memory for both us as well as the kids!
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260epg
Jul 8, 2024
Recomendable - Recommended experience. The crew of our boat has experience and knows well how to get near these precious animals.
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Kara
Jun 26, 2024
Wonderful! - Wonderful tour! We saw tons of whales! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. After the tour we had lunch at the cafe. Save your whale boarding receipt for a 10 percent discount! After dinner, we soaked in the hot tubs by the ocean. It is a 2 minute walk down a path.
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D4643ozclaudiaa
Jun 25, 2024
Top Walwatching - Family business. Spontaneous booking, good advice. Since Hauganes is located in the middle of the fjord, short drive to the whale sightings. Security is taken seriously.. We have seen whales and received a lot of interesting information about the animals.
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Clayton_b
Jun 6, 2024
Great tour, good people - well organized, friendly, respectful and knowledgeable. Staff was on time, crew was easy to understand and helpful to those with questions
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Ric_m
May 14, 2024
Very nice experience - Júlía has made the trip very interesting, telling us a lot of facts about whales and how they live. She and the two other team members were also very kind to answer any questions I had sharing their knowledge.
We have been lucky to find two whales outside Akureyri but that's not something you can predict.
I recommend this experience with them
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F5591qzmoniquef
May 11, 2024
Cool and emotional encounter with stunning whales - Amazing experience on an ancient wooden boat.
We had a beautiful weather and a wonderful experience.
Above all Julia our guide was so cool. she ptovided loads of very interesting information about the whales.
The trip was so quiet. Julia was speaking with such a soft and peaceful voice . All was done to be respectful with the animals and that was so emotional.
We highly recommend this tour.
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Ray_c
Apr 26, 2024
Great whale watching !! - Took the Whale watching tour in mid April. Once out in the fjord we were able to see two different humpback whales over many dives, The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and would recommend this to anyone.
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M_vanderroest
Mar 3, 2024
Fantastic experience! - Well organized tour with enthusiastic tour guide. The thick suits ensure that you stay warm. We saw two humpback whales. Fantastic experience to see these giants up close!
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Sunshine48101191074
May 20, 2024
Nice ! - What you read in the reviews is true. We had nice lady Julia as a guide and Johannes as skipper, who manoeuvred the boat very close to a cliff to see sea birds. We were lucky to see hunchbacks from very nearby.
We had to wait nearly half an hour on the deck - another group that came by bus arrived later. Strange they didn’t know their time of arrival.
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