Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

4.6(1,102)3 hFree cancellationBy Elding Whale Watching

About this activity

Experience the incredible humpback whales in Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, aboard our specially modified sightseeing boat. This is a family friendly and great value whale watching tour, operated all year round from Akureyri, North Iceland.

Elding Whale Watching Akureyri is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. Our mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.

We abide by a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, ensuring the wellbeing of the wildlife in our waters.

What's included

✓Overalls and blankets available to lend
✓Professional guide
✓Multiple viewing platforms
✓Large veiwing windows
✓Warm overalls, raincoats or blankets on board
✓Complimentary WiFi

Not included

✕Food and drinks can be purchased on board
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off is not available

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that weather in Iceland is unpredictable and that the tour can be cancelled on short notice due to unfavourable conditions at sea.
This is a wildlife tour and therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed. In case of no sightings, we offer the opportunity to try again for free in either Reykjavík or Akureyri..
We abide by a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, which means that all sightings are on the wildlife's terms. We can therefore never guarantee up close encounters.
Please note that our fleet is not completely wheelchair accessible as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets.
Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a foldable chair onboard our bigger boats, but if possible, please contact us well in advance as we may need to assist with boarding.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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