RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri
Description
This is the original small-group RIB boat tour from Akureyri. Join us for a thrilling 2-hour adventure zooming the fjord between the magnificent mountains along with our best and most experienced guide and skipper. We will travel the fjord in search for seabirds and whales that reside in the fjord. Once we've caught a sight of the wildlife, we will be sure to maintain a safe and respectable distance - in our experience, this provides the best quality encounter, for both whale and watcher!
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years of age or 145 cm (4 ft 7 in).
- In the unlikely event of cancellation due to not enough passengers, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- The tour is subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Passengers may be required to sign a waiver on arrival stating that you understand the risk of booking said tour.
- You must fit into one of our overalls (3-XL) and be able to sit comfortably in your saddle-like seat to join the tour.
Reviews(13)
Cancelled at last minute, insufficient participants. At one level I understand but if this had been our only opportunity to whale watch while in Iceland it would w even bitterly disappointing.
Guide was fantastic! So enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area and its marine life especially the whales and their habits
This was amazing! A huge bucket list item for us. We saw a few humpback whales and North Atlantic bottlenose whales. We watched a whale sleep, and had them wave at us. Our guides were excellent. Very informative and educational.
Amazing experience! Professional, knowledgeable staff. We saw humpies and minkies—so close to the boat! Dress warmly. They have hats and scarves to borrow, but best to bring your own. We highly recommend!
Great experience! We had David as our guide and he was amazing, sharing all of his knowledge of these wonderful animals from his years of research. We also got lucky and saw 5 humpbacks and one minke whale so it was a tremendous all around day! That’s an unusual number to see in one day so we were grateful and honestly would have had a great time regardless of the number.
Knowledgable and enthusiastic guide made the experience memorable. Saw a minke and several hump back whales.
Incredible experience. The whales were right next to our boat thanks to our guides. The Rib boat experience is so much better than going on a larger boat with lots of people. I highly recommend this excursion.
We booked this trip independently during a Norwegian Cruise and From start to finish, this tour was one of the most exciting and exhilarating whale watching tours we have ever taken ( and we have done many!) we felt perfectly safe and we had an absolute blast bouncing through the icy arctic waters in search of dolphins and whales! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun! We will always treasure this tour as one of our very favorites! Don’t. pass up this opportunity!
Dear Linda_M, Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your whale watching tour with us in Akureyri was one of the most exciting and exhilarating ones you've ever taken. It's fantastic to know that you felt safe and had an absolute blast bouncing through the icy arctic waters in search of dolphins and whales. Our team takes great pride in providing knowledgeable and fun guides to enhance your experience. We're honoured to be counted among your very favourite tours, and we truly appreciate your recommendation! All the best, The Whale Watching Akureyri team
Cancelled due to bad weather No one's fault it just happens at least we are safe Full refund offered
Dear Malcolm_S, Thank you for your understanding regarding the cancellation of your whale watching tour due to bad weather. While it's disappointing that you couldn't proceed with the trip, safety is always our top priority, and we're glad to hear that you and your fellow travellers remained safe. Should you find yourself in Akureyri again in the future, we'd love the opportunity to provide you with an exceptional whale watching experience. All the best, The Whale Watching Akureyri team
I spent such a great moment surrounded by nature, we saw four whales, from really close. And I also loved to be in the fast boat, jumping the waves. The guide was really good.
Dear Solène M, Thank you for taking the time to rate and review our tour and services. We're glad you enjoyed the wildlife sightings in the longest glacial fjord in Iceland! All the best, The Akureyri Whale Watching team
