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Whale Watching in Akureyri: Experience Majestic Humpbacks with Iceland's Oldest Tour Operator
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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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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
- 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…
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.
Hauganes is located 25 minutes from 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
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(230 Ratings)
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Runnergirl62
Nov 27, 2024
Whale Watching Hauganes a Must do - These guys were great! This tour is a must if you want to see whales. They knew right where to go and were expert at finding the intended stars of the show. Had a great time!
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Ipsita
Nov 22, 2024
Amazing experience - It was an amazing experience. We spent some time at the hauganes black sand beach and then joined the whale watching tour. Just few minutes after our ride started we saw multiple whales. Travelling in November I wasn’t sure if whales would still be there but the whales were very kind to us. There was hot chocolate and cinnamon biscuit which were also very good for the winter and to add to everything the weather cooperated and we had very calm water.
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Yiksk
Nov 19, 2024
Amazing whales, amazing crew! - We were initially supposed to go whale watching in Husavik with Gentle Giants, but due to bad weather and insufficient time in the area, they referred us to Hauganes Whale Watching instead. Turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as we were treated to a wonderful experience with them! Saw a pod of three humpback whales, while out in the fjord, and it wasn’t just a fleeting sighting, they surfaced 4-5 times, and came as close to 10-20 meters to the boat to give us all some great photo/video opportunities! The boat crew was super informative and entertaining, and despite the sub-zero temperatures and chilling winds out at sea, they were able to expertly navigate us to where the whales were, while providing us many whale fun facts as well! Hot chocolate/coffee and cookies served on board was also a great reprieve from the cold.
After returning back to the harbour, we were super cold (we are from the tropics and aren’t used to this kind of temperatures and wind), the front desk staff (Soffia), offered us hot water and heat packs to help us defrost! Really appreciated the sweet gesture.
Overall, would highly recommend making a trip to Hauganes to whale watch with the amazing crew!
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Prh4108
Sep 30, 2024
Incredible Whale Watching Experience! - We booked the Hauganes whale watching tour on a recommendation from our Airbnb host and we are so glad we did! We had lunch at the fantastic little restaurant, Baccala Bar, then walked right down to the dock. The views are stunning! Warm coveralls are provided, but dress warm. We saw tons of whales! Took over 200 hundred pictures and videos. The Captain and Guide did an incredible job! About midway through, hot cocoa, coffee, and a small treat was provided. Excellent experience for our first time whale watching. Highly recommend!
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680cerysb
Sep 28, 2024
Fabulous whale watching experience! - I genuinely wasn’t expecting it to be this good! The tour guide was great, and very clear and informative.
We saw whales VERY close up. Sometimes one on its own, sometime a pair or three together. It was amazing.
I’m so glad we chose a tour with a large boat as it felt very safe and comfortable on board, compared to the look of the dinghy tours. Highly recommended !!
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Johnbelfast123
Sep 26, 2024
Another great day in Hauganes - What a day in Hauganes!
Many humpback whales, other wildlife and the highlight being a humpback whale that whistles!!
All the personnel are fantastic and I will be back again in November
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400anielah
Sep 23, 2024
Special encounter - It was an incredible experience. The boat team was very considerate and you could feel the connection with the animals. We've seen so many humpbacks and we could almost claw them. In bright sunshine it was a very special encounter.
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Excursion201437
Sep 18, 2024
So many whales! - You never know what will happen when you go whale watching. Maybe you see one or two - maybe you get lucky like we did and see more whales than you can ever imagine. It was crazy! We saw them solo and we saw them in groups of 3, 4, and 5. We also got some great homemade cookies and hot chocolate. Fabulous experience and plenty warm in the suits they gave us to wear.
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Jandabr0wn
Sep 1, 2024
A wonderfully authentic and professional trip. The magnificent oak boats are beautiful. - Our tour guide in the south told us that the best whale watching in Iceland is out of Hauganes. She was not wrong. Hauganes Whale Watching is a family run company based in the quaint harbor town of Hauganes. The experience is authentic and the staff and crew are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We got up close to several humpback whales due to the skill of Captain Gardar and Julia, our knowledgeable guide, shared fascinating information about the whales throughout the tour. We loved every minute and the homemade cookies and hot chocolate were a welcome touch too. We would thoroughly recommend this trip for all ages. This will be a highlight of your vacation for sure.
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Born_travel
Oct 12, 2024
Whale watching - Great experience! We saw several humpback whales and they were very close to the ship!
We had beautiful weather and a calm sea;).
After 1.5 hours we had hot chocolate and cookies.
Unfortunately it had far too little (or the group was just too big).
When we went from the upper deck to the lower deck, everything was already gone. What a shame!
Besides, I would have hoped for some info about whales on the drive out of the fjord, but it remained quiet for over 40 minutes until we finally headed for a whale.
Additional information:
We booked the excursion 2 months in advance. At this point, there was only one tour per day. When I looked at the homepage a few days earlier, there were two tours, one at 09:30 and one at 13:30.
Our ship was well filled and when everyone walked on the same side of the ship, you got into a skewed position (but you don't have to worry).
Besides, you have to put on a suit on site.
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