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Whale Watching in Akureyri: Experience Majestic Humpbacks with Iceland's Oldest Tour Operator
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241 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.
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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(241 Ratings)
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Courtney_m
Jul 6, 2025
Amazing experience.... - Amazing experience. Timing was great. The captain and guide provided the perfect mix of facts and information and peace to enjoy the whales. The suits were also very warm. Would recommend to anyone.
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Bearskine
Jun 23, 2025
Breathtaking views and an amazing family experience - Great experience with friendly crew and in a beautiful location. We were able to see two types of whale. It was an amazing experience for our 5-year old son - one he will not forget!
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Inmajlinares
May 19, 2025
Avistando Ballenas 🐳 en Eyjafjörður - We made this excursion on May 9. It was a lot of fun trying to locate the whales as directed by the captain. We saw about 8 whales some of them very close to the boat. We even got to see a whale jumping. The staff was very professional.
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W304czlaurap
May 17, 2025
Fully recommended with children - Very nice. We traveled with two children and they also had suits in their sizes. We could see whales very close to the ship several times. Halfway through they pulled out cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate and coffee while we were still watching whales. The guide said we could only follow a whale for 45 min so when the time ran out we came back. In total 2 hours. It's very worth it. The kids and we really enjoyed them.
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Bubble9215078
Apr 30, 2025
Great experience we loved - Great ride! The landscape of the fjords is sublime, we saw several whales and dolphins. The captain knows where to find them (the different companies communicate with each other to give each other the spots) The boat stops to give us time to observe cetaceans. The team was friendly and we got plenty of info about cetaceans. They are happy to answer questions. We really enjoyed this outing.
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Johnbelfast123
Mar 27, 2025
Great care by whales.is - Another great time in Hauganes.
Unfortunately no whales despite searching a wide area, but there was so much more to enjoy -
Northern Lights on my way to Hauganes .
Incredible scenery with blue skies and snow covered mountains, plus unique cloud patterns.
Unusual bird sightings (for me)
I will be back again in June
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W1030pmjeremyh
Mar 3, 2025
Great little company for up close whale watching! - Great little company operating on a small, traditional oak boat from a tiny port halfway up the Eyja fjord 30 minutes north-east of Akureyri. Very friendly and knowledgeable captain. We saw two humpback whales on multiple occasions and twice, extremely close up! Thoroughly recommend it!
Just one note, in winter be prepared to be flexible due to weather conditions. My booking was moved twice to the following day.
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Jennifer_p
Dec 29, 2024
Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We had a wonderful time and would really recommend this company. The guide was so interesting and funny and we greatly appreciated the hot coffee and homemade snacks. Within minutes of getting on the water, we saw a humpback and we stayed with it for a long time watching it dive and enjoying the beautiful fjord. This was amazing and worth the drive!
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48pingl
Dec 23, 2024
Great company with great whale watching experience and knowledge - We joined Troll Expeditions who booked this trip for us. It's included their 8-day Complete Ring Road of Iceland Tour. We saw two groups of whales, total around 11-15 whales. we saw them in 2-3 meets away from us. this company is very professional. Of course, our group was blessed on that day (Dec. 9, 2024)
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Paigecastlet
Dec 22, 2024
Truly Amazing - This tour is 100% worth every penny. We almost immediately spotted a pod of 6 humpback whales. We followed them around as they dove down to feed. At one point, they swam right under our boat.
The bay the tour takes place in is breathtaking. The guides were fantastic and provided hot chocolate, coffee, and homemade biscuits.
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