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Akureyri: 2–Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat

4.6  / 5
171 reviews
Activity provider:Whale Watching Akureyri
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Akureyri: 2–Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat

Activity provider:Whale Watching Akureyri
4.6  / 5
171 reviews

From US$ 158.49 per person

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Experience and get close to the incredible humpback whales of the Eyjafjord, a place of serene beauty, full of marine life and framed by massive, glacier-carved and snow-capped mountains.

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Free cancellation
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn everything about the Eyjafjord wildlife
  • Get closer to the whales and wildlife than any other boat can offer
  • Cover a bigger area in search for whales thanks to the RIB boats
Full description
Enjoy a 2-hour whale and bird watching tour starting from the floating pier in Akureyri. Experience and get close to the incredible humpback whales of the Eyjafjord, starting from the capital of North Iceland, Akureyri. With only 12 passengers on each boat, take part in an adventure of a lifetime on an intimate whale watching tour.   The specially made RIB boats allow you to get closer to the whales and wildlife than any other boat can offer. The RIBs are fast and small boats that will also get you quicker to the whales and cover a bigger area as you search for the wild life. This means a bigger chance of spotting whales, dolphins and bird life with out disturbing them in their natural habitat. If you have a passion for nature and love for adventure, this is the tour for you.
Includes
  • Guide
  • Overalls
  • Neoprene gloves
  • Goggles
  • Life vest and necessary safety equipment
  • Pick-up service
  • Toilets on board
  • Food on board
Not suitable for
  • Children under 10 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People under 4 ft 8 in (145 cm)

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Meeting point

Meet at the floating pier Oddeyrarbót 2, next to the cultural centre Hof in Akureyri at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

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What to bring

  • Signed waiver

Know before you go

  • Dress warmly for the northern ocean, so if you have it, bring warm outdoor clothing like a wool or fleece sweater, some warm headgear and gloves
  • Sturdy shoes are recommended
  • Please be aware that the weather can change rapidly in Iceland and therefore the captain could decide to cancel the tour on short notice for safety reasons
  • Please note, the minimum age is 10 years and the minimum height is 145 cm

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 171 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Saw just few flukes, but the ride there was really special, the ride back was something you should sell in crazy section. Imprint of my hand holding hard is inprinted to the safe rail. I would rather jump out from plane in a wingsuit then do this again. We was going out in mild rain, in front rows, as sea explorers. Returned completely soaked by heavy rain, as brave sea wolfs. Awesome!

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August 26, 2023

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Jan – Czech RepublicVerified booking

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We didn’t see any whales on the tour but it was a once in a lifetime experience and is worth the money for the ride alone! very fun guide with lots of knowledge about marine and aviary life, plus the general area along the fjord and an amazing captain, our whole group enjoyed it thoroughly and even if we got free tickets for another chance to see whales, I’d gladly pay to experience it all over again! Thank you for an incredible afternoon!

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April 19, 2022

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Harun – GermanyVerified booking

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The guide was terrific, very knowledgeable. We saw multiple whales. Only complaint was the ride back we encountered a lot of waves and the boat was going very fast. Lots of pounding on the seas, with several hits so hard that I injured my back. It’s been a week and I am still experiencing difficulty bending over and walking a lot.

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August 29, 2019

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