Eyjafjörður Whale Watching
Departs from AkureyriMax 30km from port
A 3-hour cruise into Iceland's longest fjord, one of the most reliable whale-watching grounds in Europe. Humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and — if luck holds — blue whales.
- From
- €95
- Duration
- 3 hr
- Group
- Max 100
We get you back in time
Boat departs from a pier 5 minutes' walk from the cruise terminal. Return is timed to your ship's all-aboard with 2-hour margin.
Pickup & meeting point
Walk 5 minutes from the cruise pier to the whale-watching pier. Sterna welcome desk at the dock entrance.
Highlights
- Humpback breaches and tail-slaps in season
- White-beaked dolphin superpods
- Northern Iceland's mountain-fringed fjord
- Blue-whale sightings on a small fraction of trips
Themes
- wildlife
- photography
Included
- Warm overalls and rain gear onboard
- Marine biologist guide
- Hot drinks bar
- Free cinnamon roll on the return leg
Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips
From€95 / person
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