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since 15 May 2016

Whale Watching Akureyri started operating in early 2016. From the start our emphasis has been on whale friendly whale watching and by following IceWhales' Code of Conduct we strive to safely show our passengers the whales of Iceland in their natural habitat, without disturbing them and negatively effecting the environment.

We offer whale watching tours year round among other seasonal tours, such as the Northern Lights Cruise, in winter. Our fleet has two fundamentally different vessels and thus, tours to choose from. We recommend the Classic tour for a relaxing, family friendly experience and the Express tour for a more thrilling ride.

Classic tour

This 3 hr. Classic Whale Watching tour takes you into Eyjafjord where you can experience the unparalleled comfort and stability of our newest sightseeing ship.

Express tour

Choose our 2 hr. Express Whale Watching, a small group tour on the custom made, fast and nimble 12 seater RIB boats. This tour is for all adventure lovers and thrill seekers alike.

northern lights

The Northern Lights are arguably mother natures most fascinating display of artistry! Our cruise is a great way to experiencing this magical light show from a different angle.

Combo tours

Why not make the most of your time in the North and do more than one tour in a day. Choose one of our most favourite and hand picked tours in the area for a fun filled day out.

check our nature blog for updates on the latest sightings in eyjafjord

Nature Blog

Saturday, 4 July 2026

Humpback whales and minke whales moving in the fjord!

Friday, 3 July 2026

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Humpback whales and a breaching minke whale!

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

One Humpback whale -Umbrella-, 2 Minke whale and Harbour porpoises

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Today we spotted our familiar humpback whale, Umbrela, first in the northern area and later again near Hjalteyri and Hauganes, where she was actively feeding. On our way back, we also encountered two minke whales and several harbour porpoises, making it a wonderful day full of wildlife.

Monday, 29 June 2026

Humpback whales lunge feeding close to Svalbarðseyri .

Sunday, 28th June 2026

Humpbacks, one minke whale and harbour porpoises very close to Akureyri, between the town of Svalbarðseyri and the green buoy.

Saturday, 27th June 2026

3 Humpback whales ( Bob, Poppy and Umbrella), one minke whale and harbour porpoises.

Friday, 26th June 2026

Sunny but very windy day in the fjord! We spotted 2 Humpback whales and one Minke whale south of the town of Hjalteyri.

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Humpback whales close to Hjialteyri and a minke whale north of Svalbardseyri.

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

1 Minke whale south of Hjalteyri, 1 Humpback whale -Bob- by Hauganes and 7 Humpback whales SE Hrísey. Mother and calf Humpback whale in Rauðavík.

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Humpback Bob, porpoises and minkes in the fjord today!

Monday, 22 June 2026

Morning: We spotted two minke whales north of Svalbarðseyri and near Hjalteyri, followed by two humpback whales near Grenivík and Gísláín, one of which surfaced very close to the boat.

Afternoon: East of Hrísey, we encountered a friendly humpback whale that approached the boat several times and delighted us with exceptional close-up views.

Sunday, 21th June 2026

Today we have seen one Humpback whale, minke whales and harbour porpoises.

Saturday, 20th June 2026

We sailed north of Hjalteyri, where we encountered several Humpback Whales throughout the tour. One whale came very close to the boat multiple times, giving us excellent views of its impressive fluke and beautiful surfacing behaviour. On our way back to the harbour, we were also lucky enough to spot a small group of Harbour Porpoises.

Friday, 19 June 2026

2 Humpback whales by Hjalteyri and Gáseyri. Harbour porpoises around

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Humpback whales next to Hjalteyri.

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

3 departures for our whale watching tours today, with two Humpback whales close to Grenivik and many more at a distance.

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Minke whales, humpback whales and harbor porpoises in the fjord.

Monday, 15 June 2026

2 Minke whales around green buoy. NW of Strytan‍ ‍2 more Minkes. 2 Humpback whales NE Hrísey.

Sunday, 14 June 2026

2 Minke whales close to the green buoy, 2 more minke whales NW of Strýtan, 1 Minek whale by Laufásgrunn and 2 Humpback whales NE of Hrísey.

Saturday, 13th June 2026

S Hrísey White-Beacked Dolphins, E Hrísey Humpback whale. Rauðavík 2 Humpback whale. Gásery 2 Minke whales, E Hjalteyri 2 Minke whales.

Friday, 12th June 2026

A windy and rainy day but we still manage to have an amazing time watching the whales!

Thursday, 11th June 2026

Cloudy and cold day in the fjord. We have seen one humpback whale , one minke whale and few harbour porpoises by the town of Hjalteyri.

Wednesday, 10th Jun 2026

Today in Eyjafjörður, we encountered several minke whales, a humpback whale, and a group of harbour porpoises, with sightings stretching from Svalbarðseyri to south of Hrísey. One of the highlights of the day was a spectacular breaching minke whale on our way back to the harbour.