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Home/Destinations/Akureyri/Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tours

Giants of the north: boat tours sail the Eyjafjörður fjord to watch humpback whales, minke whales and dolphins, in one of Iceland’s best whale-watching areas. A thrilling encounter.

81 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Akureyri
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
4.6(1,098)·3 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri
4.4(563)·6 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port
4.5(546)·5–6 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík
−10%
Akureyri
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík
4.9(527)·2 hours
from$145$163/ person
via Viator
Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik
Akureyri
Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik
4.6(392)·3 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port
4.8(326)·2h 30min
from$125/ person
via Viator
100% Whale Watching
Akureyri
100% Whale Watching
4.8(310)·2h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port
4.8(242)·6 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
Akureyri
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
4.7(198)·2 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour
Akureyri
Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour
4.7(195)·3 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Akureyri
Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
4.6(178)·4 hours
from$178/ person
via Viator
From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)
Akureyri
From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)
4.6(124)·2h 30min
from$74/ person
via Viator
Lake Mývatn & Godafoss Small Group Tour from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Lake Mývatn & Godafoss Small Group Tour from Akureyri Port
4.9(97)·6–7 hours
from$319/ person
via Viator
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
4.7(93)·8 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Akureyri
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
4.9(91)·7–8 hours
from$204/ person
via Viator
Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port
4.5(85)·2 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion
Akureyri
Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion
4.3(84)·6 hours
from$248/ person
via Viator
Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Northern Lights Classic MiniBus Tour from Akureyri
4.3(83)·2–3 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Food Walk With 4-5 Tastings and a Local Guide
Akureyri
Akureyri Food Walk With 4-5 Tastings and a Local Guide
4.9(80)·2h 30min
from$155/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Akureyri
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
4.9(80)·8 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Hiking with Husky in Akureyri
Akureyri
Hiking with Husky in Akureyri
5.0(71)·2 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour
Akureyri
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour
4.7(65)·3h 30min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central
Akureyri
Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central
4.7(60)·2h 30min
from$102/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
4.2(55)·3 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour
4.8(41)·9–10 hours
from$334/ person
via Viator
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri
4.8(39)·7–9 hours
from$296/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Whale Watching from Akureyri Port
4.2(27)·4 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Godafoss Waterfall & Fjord Views Small-Group Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Godafoss Waterfall & Fjord Views Small-Group Tour from Akureyri
4.5(26)·3 hours
from$117/ person
via Viator
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri
4.7(24)·8–10 hours
from$307/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Hop on Hop off tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Hop on Hop off tour
2.7(21)·45 min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour
5.0(21)·6 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Express Whale Watching in Dalvik close to Akureyri north Iceland
Akureyri
Express Whale Watching in Dalvik close to Akureyri north Iceland
4.8(20)·2 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Goðafoss Waterfall and Turf House Tour from Akureyri Port
Akureyri
Goðafoss Waterfall and Turf House Tour from Akureyri Port
4.9(19)·3h 30min
from$137/ person
via Viator
Akureyri to Lake Myvatn and Nature Baths Small Group Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri to Lake Myvatn and Nature Baths Small Group Tour
5.0(19)·8 hours
from$217/ person
via Viator
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyri
Akureyri
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyri
5.0(19)·1 hour
from$125/ person
via Viator
Classic Whale Watching from Dalvík Near Akureyri north Iceland
Akureyri
Classic Whale Watching from Dalvík Near Akureyri north Iceland
4.6(18)·3 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri
Akureyri
RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri
4.7(18)·2 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator
Forest Lagoon & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Forest Lagoon & Goðafoss Waterfall Small-Group Tour from Akureyri
4.7(15)·5 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Port: Hot Godafoss Waterfall Tour & The Forest Lagoon
Akureyri
Akureyri Port: Hot Godafoss Waterfall Tour & The Forest Lagoon
4.5(14)·4 hours
from$151/ person
via Viator
Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall
Akureyri
Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall
5.0(11)·30 min
from$85/ person
via Viator
Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri
Akureyri
Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri
5.0(7)·8h 20min
from$319/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Guided E-Bike Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Guided E-Bike Tour
5.0(6)·2 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
From Akureyri Myvatn Godafoss and Grjotagja Small Group Tour
Akureyri
From Akureyri Myvatn Godafoss and Grjotagja Small Group Tour
5.0(5)·6 hours
from$134/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching from Akureyri Small Group Boat Tour Hjalteyri
Akureyri
Whale Watching from Akureyri Small Group Boat Tour Hjalteyri
5.0(2)·2h 30min
from$99/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Adventure in Akureyri
−9%
Akureyri
Whale Watching Adventure in Akureyri
5.0(1)·2h 30min
from$95$105/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Private Walking Tour
Akureyri
Akureyri Private Walking Tour
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$168/ person
via Viator
Akureyri Private Tour Godafoss Myvatn Grjotagja Hverir Viti
Akureyri
Akureyri Private Tour Godafoss Myvatn Grjotagja Hverir Viti
6–8 hours
from$248/ person
via Viator
Northern Lights Group Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri
Northern Lights Group Tour from Akureyri
2h 30min
from$110/ person
via Viator

Whale Watching in Akureyri — FAQ

What whales can you see?
Humpbacks, minke whales and dolphins.
When is the best season?
From spring to early autumn, peaking in summer.
Where do boats leave from?
From Akureyri and nearby Húsavík.

More things to do in Akureyri

Lake MývatnGoðafoss WaterfallDiamond CircleGeothermal & Nature