15 Best Akureyri Whale Watching

“Lovely afternoon. Very knowledgeable Guide , Captain, and Crew. Warm clothing and hot drinks available. Beautiful crisp day with great visibility. Lots of sightings of 2 humpbacks in the fjord but not intrusive for the whales. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Many thanks.”

“Smooth sailing, informative crew, ship captain was able to get us to the action quickly. Saw lots of humpback whales. Would definitely recommend!”

“Super nice crew, knowledgeable and efficient. Boat was very comfy and we bateau got wet. Thanks for allowing me to see whales for the first time :)”

“Guides were great in sharing info about the wildlife we saw and ensuring we saw as many whales as possible. Unique and once in a life experience. For those considering tour: wear boots and warm clothes. You will get wet. The seat is a saddle…”

“This excursion is well organized. Nice lady to help you with preparing for the trip, Thermo overall and safety vest. Mario was our guide on the tour, educated on Maritime Biolife. Wauw, the RIB boat went pretty fast but still feeling safe all the time.…”

“Amazing hosts! The tour was an exceptional experience. We loved the boat ride, getting splashed and all. And we were lucky enough to see 6 whales!”

“Honest review: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We went on July 6 2025 at 9am. I went whale watching in Canada and Australia but this tour was far beyond better than anywhere else. The on board marine scientist was so sweet and knowleadgable. The captain was really good…”

“We enjoyed our guided tour to see the whales. Dominic, the biologist, is so knowledgeable about the whales and explained so much important information about these giant mammals. What we liked the most was the fact that the team went the extra mile to make…”

“Took the Whale watching tour in mid April. Once out in the fjord we were able to see two different humpback whales over many dives, The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and would recommend this to anyone.”

“The RIB was ideal for whale watching and our guides were extremely knowledgeable not only in identifying the whales and their behaviors but also the history of the surrounding areas”

“It was surely an experience if you haven’t been on a boat. The captain of the boat and the guide were good. But the whale watching part was underwhelming. All we saw were a few humps and a couple of tails.”

“Great experience! Punctual and precise in the preliminary stages of boating and in the explanations related to safety and sighting methods. Our guide, Laura, very good and able to accompany us with her directions all the time. Very nice and welcoming cabin crew and captain.…”

“Super Welcoming, unforgettable experience on the electric boat with a whale-friendly approach. Plus hot chocolate and cinnamon cake.Auto-translated”

“Delightful tour, well timed at the stops. Operator was easy to understand, good info. Only issue was the “box lunch” was just a sandwich. I was quite peckish by the end of the tour. A piece of fruit, chips or a cookie would make it…”

“We have seen a lot of puffins, which was great. We also saw some whales. We also were lucky with the weather!”