Whale Watching Tour: 2-Hour Akureyri Adventure

Embark on an exhilarating 2-hour RIB boat experience from Akureyri and witness the majestic humpback whales and other wildlife. Limited to 12 travelers, enjoy personal service and learn from knowledgeable guides. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elding Whale Watching Akureyri - This 2 hr. Express whale watching is a small group tour on custom made 12 seater RIB boats, that can get you closer and faster to the optimal whale watching areas. This means a bigger chance of spotting whales, dolphins and bird life with out disturbing any natural behaviours. We guarantee an intimate and up close…
What's Included
  • Overalls, goggles, and gloves for safety
  • Experienced professional guide
  • Life jackets and essential safety equipment
  • Whale sighting guarantee or a free return on the classic tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour whale watching journey from Akureyri, limited to a small group of 12 participants for an intimate experience. You’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who can answer your queries and offer personalised attention. Keep an eye out for humpback whales and other marine creatures. The tour equips you with all necessary safety gear….

Location
Elding Whale Watching Akureyri
Departure Point: The pier by the HOF Cultural Center in downtown Akureyri Address: Oddeyrarbót 2, 600 Akureyri GPS: 65°40'59.8"N / 18°05'09.1"W
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(168 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Jane_r
Aug 26, 2025
Fantastic experience on... - Fantastic experience on the rib boat and we were very well looked after. Saw so many whale sightings, quite emotional experience for us, especially as one whale breached which was quite a wow moment. Great to have a marine biologist aboard who was very knowledgeable
Review provided by Viator
Cynthia_s
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing! - This is a true bucket list for us! So exciting and thrilling to see these amazing giants up close! Our guide very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This was well organized and everything we had hoped for! We got so close we could smell the whales breath!
Review provided by Viator
Jean_t
Aug 17, 2025
If you have any back, hip... - If you have any back, hip or knee issues I strongly suggest that you don't do this trip. Even though the seats are very comfortable, if its windy then the waves peak and you bounce around in boat pretty aggressively.
Review provided by Viator
Chr
Aug 16, 2025
Great trip - A well organised trip. Very impressive safety information and professional staff. We saw several whales close to the boat
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Christopher_a
Aug 15, 2025
Absolutely amazing! - Jacob our tour guides was very knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. He knew where to go find the whales and would explain to us what we were seeing as it happened. I would absolutely do this tour again!
Review provided by Viator
Ruth_n
Aug 10, 2025
whale breaching extravaganza... - I did the rib boat Express whale watch Tour ...and it was amazing they got us right up next to some whales... we saw whales breaching.. lots of breaching and lots of whales.... of course it's nature and not guaranteed but this was one of the better whale watching trips I've been on and I have been on a lot of whale watching trips . .....definitely not for you if you have back issues or mobility issues because our water was a little rough and it might be too much for people like that ......but if you're adventurous and healthy with no injuries it's the way to go
Review provided by Viator
Procorep
Aug 9, 2025
The 12 Seat Zodiac was fantasic! Well worth the money. - We took the small 12 seat Zodiac boat and were able to manuver closer to the whales when they surfaced that the other ships also whale watching. The captain of the vessel was excellent and she was able to get us within camera range without interfering with the whales feeding, direction or path. The whole experience was first rate and SO worth the cost. The guide on board the Zodiac provided insightful information on whales in general and was able to answer all our questions. This was a great experience and we highly recommend this company. They provides us with a cold weather water proof full suit to keep you warm and dry. Bring a knit hat and gloves to keep warm. They also have googles to protect your eyes from the cold wind during the boat ride to the area that the whales most often are. They small gift shop had some great souvenirs also to make this special experience. If you have mobility issues the larger ship they have available is the way to go. If you can climb in and out of the rubber type Zodiac and straddle the seat and sit on a semi cushioned boat seat that is the way to go. We had a very successful whale watching time. But remember no one can promise if the whales will be feeding or going through the area at any given time.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jason_b
Aug 4, 2025
Will be recommending to everyone! - One of the best boat tours we’ve ever been on. The crew did a great job of bundling us up to stay warm on the water. On the water the crew was very enthusiastic and passionate about sharing their knowledge of whales. We got to see some rare whales during our tour and our guide was super excited. The captain took additional time to make sure we saw whales. Would recommend to anyone who is considering a whale tour out of Akureyri.
Review provided by Viator
Adamhaack
Jul 26, 2025
Epic Trip - Epic trip. We got to move onto the express tour which was a very good switch. The trip out and back was stunning! We got nice and close to 5 Humpbacks. Agnes and Karen were great! Would recommend
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alessandra_t
Aug 27, 2025
Whales can be seen but from... - The whales can be seen but from afar.the tour leader and 'nice and prepared.sit at the bottom of the boat if you do not wash!
Review provided by Viator
From $180
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).