RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Akureyri, Iceland

2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Race through the Eyjafjörður fjord between the mountains in search of whales on this guided small-group tour. From inside a powerful rigid inflatable boat (RIB) get panoramic views of Akureyri in northern Iceland. Be on the lookout for puffins and other seabirds and search for whales in the fjord during this adventure.

See the sights of this Icelandic city from the water
Active travelers and nature lovers will enjoy this tour
This tour easily fits into a day of sightseeing
Choose from several departure times throughout the day

What's Included

2 hr. RIB boat tour
Whale guarantee (or try again for free on our big boat)
Overalls, life-vest, goggles and neoprene gloves
Excellent live commentary
Specially trained captain
Personal service with only 12 passengers per boat

Pickup (not available)
Food (not available)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Elding Whale Watching Akureyri
Oddeyrarbót 2, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
Meet us at our ticket office by Oddeyrarbót pier in Akureyri, next to the big round building, HOF. There you will meet our crew, get dressed and board the boat!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Akureyri

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Minimum age is 10 years of age or 145 cm (4 ft 7 in).
In the unlikely event of cancellation due to not enough passengers, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
The tour is subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Passengers may be required to sign a waiver on arrival stating that you understand the risk of booking said tour.
You must fit into one of our overalls (3-XL) and be able to sit comfortably in your saddle-like seat to join the tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 12 reviews

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Perfect bucket list check✔️

Marco_M, Jul 2025

This was amazing! A huge bucket list item for us. We saw a few humpback whales and North Atlantic bottlenose whales. We watched a whale sleep, and had them wave at us. Our guides were excellent. Very informative and educational.

Perfect Day

Matthew_B, Jun 2025

Great experience! We had David as our guide and he was amazing, sharing all of his knowledge of these wonderful animals from his years of research. We also got lucky and saw 5 humpbacks and one minke whale so it was a tremendous all around day! That’s an unusual number to see in one day so we were grateful and honestly would have had a great time regardless of the number.

Knowledgable and...

Gregg_C, May 2025

Knowledgable and enthusiastic guide made the experience memorable. Saw a minke and several hump back whales.

Best Whale Watching Tour Ever!

Linda_M, Apr 2024

We booked this trip independently during a Norwegian Cruise and From start to finish, this tour was one of the most exciting and exhilarating whale watching tours we have ever taken ( and we have done many!) we felt perfectly safe and we had an absolute blast bouncing through the icy arctic waters in search of dolphins and whales! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun! We will always treasure this tour as one of our very favorites! Don’t. pass up this opportunity!

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Linda_M, Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your whale watching tour with us in Akureyri was one of the most exciting and exhilarating ones you've ever taken. It's fantastic to know that you felt safe and had an absolute blast bouncing through the icy arctic waters in search of dolphins and whales. Our team takes great pride in providing knowledgeable and fun guides to enhance your experience. We're honoured to be counted among your very favourite tours, and we truly appreciate your recommendation! All the best, The Whale Watching Akureyri team

Cancelled due to weather

Malcolm_S, Jul 2023

Cancelled due to bad weather No one's fault it just happens at least we are safe Full refund offered

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Malcolm_S, Thank you for your understanding regarding the cancellation of your whale watching tour due to bad weather. While it's disappointing that you couldn't proceed with the trip, safety is always our top priority, and we're glad to hear that you and your fellow travellers remained safe. Should you find yourself in Akureyri again in the future, we'd love the opportunity to provide you with an exceptional whale watching experience. All the best, The Whale Watching Akureyri team