Whale Watching in Akureyri: Experience Majestic Humpbacks with Iceland's Oldest Tour Operator

This whale watching tour lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours and is located 25 minutes north of Akureyri in Hauganes. Enjoy a comfortable journey with Iceland’s oldest whale watching tour operator, where you can admire the stunning scenery, bird life, and a variety of whale species in Eyjafjordur. In 2022, humpback whales were spotted on 99% of our tours.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hafnargata 2 - Enjoy a whale watching tour from the small fishing village of the west side of Eyjafjordur. Depart at your chosen time from the meeting point in this picturesque town and you will be taken into the midst of the whale populations and rich sea life characteristics of the area. Whether the whales have ventured deep into the fjord or…
What's Included
  • Light refreshments
  • Local expert guide
  • Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Live on-board commentary
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Hafnargata 2
Hafnargata
Drive trough the village of Hauganes, all the way down to the harbor. You will find us there at the far end. Hauganes is located 25 minutes from Akureyri.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Pdufou
Feb 21, 2026
Great experience whale watching - Great experience watching for whales from the boat. We got lucky and saw 2 whales that morning. The company offered us all in one jackets as it was freezing as well as hot chocolate towards the end of the trip. Definitely recommended
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Maps45711703681
Feb 14, 2026
Many thanks Margret for making this trip possible and Voigt travel it was top again - 3 generations wale watching grandma son and daughter Lovely on the fjord. much quieter than at sea so we did not suffer from seasickness Beautiful fins seen and a whale next to the boat. The 400mm on the photo camera was sometimes even too close
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Elizabeth_m
Dec 25, 2025
December whale tour - Even though it was past the best season to see whales we managed to see 5 humpback whales. Loved this trip, staff were great and the cookies and hot chocolate were very welcome as it was cold.
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Jlenia_saba
Nov 20, 2025
Pure emotions and hot chocolate - Great experience, we had around at least a dozen whales swimming undisturbed. A hot chocolate that warmed us up and a delicious cinnamon cookie. 100% recommended Of course it is, if the whales had been whales or because everything would have been even more beautiful, but we don’t ask too much of nature 😉
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258fransv
Oct 26, 2025
100% true! - The name of the company is 100% and that creates expectations. But after our spotting tour I can say 100% true! A fantastic experience to experience the humpback whales and 1 Minke whale up close with this beautiful wooden boat (true history!). Staff are friendly and quiet. The coffee on the way with cake delicious. The suits you get are not a luxury in October! We enjoyed it very much.
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Alexandra_n
Oct 15, 2025
The guide was very funny... - The guide was very funny and told us lots of interesting facts about whales. The landscape was wonderful and the whales were so close to us.
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Lighthouse_lvr
Oct 14, 2025
Safe, educational, and musical! - Our tour group of 26 initially booked whale watching plus sea angling, but the weather kicked up a bit near the end so we skipped the fishing, which was fine with everyone. The staff was professional and inspired confidence as they helped each of us select the right sized "space suit." They offered tips such as taking off shoes to step in, and keeping phones in the zippered pocket. (They also reminded us several times to retrieve our phones after our return and before returning the suits.) In the parking lot, our whale spotter, Hilmar, cheerfully took a group photo before our adventure. Aboard, we were reminded to keep one hand "for the ship" on a rail. The sail out to the feeding area passed quickly, as we learned about the most common whale and dolphin species in the area and enjoyed fresh baked cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. While we waited for an individual to surface, Hilmar confided that he often encourages the whales with a song, but it turned out that this wasn't just a joke. He had a lovely voice and invited us to join in! (I won't spoil the song by naming it, but it was perfect!) After the song, one whale swam straight toward our boat! In total, we had several looks at two individual humpbacks and some dolphins. One whale stayed up a long time near the boat, and both gave good tail views as they dove. Hilmar graced us with a sea chantey on the way back. You can't go wrong booking with Whale Watching Hauganes. Just remember to bring warm, waterproof gloves if you have them.
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Theofani_t
Sep 25, 2025
Totally worth it - We were reluctant to book a whale tour in Iceland after our experience in south Africa (lots of sea sickness). However, we're so glad we changed our mind at the last minute. The journey was very smooth, did not feel any sea sickness (bare in mind I am 5months pregnant). Saw so many hampback whales !! Highly recommended.
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Elenach1219
Sep 21, 2025
A must do activity - Unforgettable experience! Very polite staff! They give you a lightweight dry suit but you need to wear some layers of your own clothes as well! We saw 5 whales! We went up from the stair for better view! Don’t forget after finishing to put your pin on the map inside! Also the sou souvenirs are a bit expensive but some are really unique
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Luis_d
Feb 13, 2026
Lousy. - Don’t come, we came in February we saw a whale a long way away and were made to wait half an hour to start and then another half an hour when we are dropped off at the Port of Akureyri (30 min from the departure point) waiting for a ciche at minus 10 degrees and finishing at 18 instead of 16 as I said in the news
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).