Itinerary
A 2.5-3.5 hr. whale watching tour in Eyjafjörður, Akureyri, North Iceland where you will find the incredible and famous humpback whales of the Arctic. Incredible views and excellent guidance!
Stop At:
• Elding Whale Watching Akureyri, Akureyri Iceland
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Elding Whale Watching Akureyri, Oddeyrarbót 2, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Please note that weather in Iceland is unpredictable and that the tour can be cancelled on short notice due to unfavourable conditions at sea.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
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 advise our office prior to departure as we may need to assist with boarding.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 190 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 447anjak
I booked this whale watching trip included my trip to Iceland. It was amazing. Dress warmly and then just look at the surface of the fjord. It was always announced which whale or what type of dolphin you saw and you could also receive the photos via Email afterwards. Thanks to the Crew.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : Heather_B
Excellent trip and commentary, saw 2 amazing Humpback Whales in a very respectful way that never felt like they were being harassed .
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Vmartinengo
Very nice excursion. It is really worth it because we had the chance to see the whales thanks to the crew that knew where to go and how to find them.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Graham_C
We flew from Reykjavik for the day. Great experience. Very nice restaurants and sites in downtown quaint shops. Friendly locals..totally worth it. Later in the summer may be better to see more whales.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Happiness26416560244
We had the last tour of the day and the smaller ship called Konsull. There were only 20 passengers, so we always had enough space and perfect opportunities to take great photos and videos. Due to the fantastic weather, with glassy water surface, it was not necessary for us to use the warm overalls or stay in the cabin with hot coffee. We were able to see 2 humpback whales at close range. 1 porpoise was a little further away and unfortunately dived off as we approached. Our captain approached carefully and then let the boat glide on, without the engine, so as not to endanger the animals. Our guide Mac explained a lot and also took photos. After the the tour, his pictures were made available for us to download free of charge. The whole Elding team seemed like a family. It was a great experience and everyone should do it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : JanOlof_L
Several whales to watch and great guide. Comfortable boat. Beautiful landscape Easy to find and great service onboard.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : tomterific
Really appreciated this whale watching experience. A chance to see the whales while still giving them their space. So much fun to learn about the whales from Mac while watching them dive for food at the bottom of the fjord. A beautiful sunny day to long remember.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : saritahr2023
Lovely experience!!! Was a really goooood time with the group. Was a blessing day!!!! Thank you sooooo much guys!!!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Susan_P
It was fun seeing a whale after learning about them at the Akureyri Whale Museum prior to the excursion.
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Posted On : 2024-03-25
Posted By : C9932ZXmatteom
We had an amazing trip going up through Akureyri fjord where we spotted two humpback whales.
Even if the period wasn't the best for whale watching we had a great experience even seeing one of them jumping out of water.
The crew gave us many informations about those animals and impressed us for the respect they had for these whales during the whole tour.
Definitely recommend this experience and this crew!
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
