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Highlights

  • Enjoy your comfortable 3-hour cruise on the high-speed, custom whale watching ship featuring cinema-style viewing decks, heated lounges, and Wi-Fi.
  • Your trip is enhanced by expert naturalist commentary along with snug thermal overalls, safety gear, cozy indoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and crew photos.
  • During summer in Eyjafjörður, humpback whales feed while playful dolphins often pass through; if no cetaceans are spotted, a return tour is offered for free.
  • The environmentally certified operator conducts low-impact routes, documenting each trip in a digital whale diary and sharing insights on Eyjafjörður conservation.

Your Experience

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Welcome to Akureyri's 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship in Reykjavik, Iceland! Set sail on a high-speed custom whale watching ship designed for comfort with cinema-style viewing decks and heated lounges. With free Wi-Fi onboard, you'll stay connected while enjoying the stunning views of Eyjafjörður fjord.

Join an expert naturalist as they provide commentary during your 2.5 to 3.5-hour cruise through this picturesque region. The tour includes snug thermal overalls for everyone (including children), ensuring you're comfortable in all conditions, along with safety gear and cozy indoor seating options. If the playful dolphins or humpback whales feeding each summer don't make an appearance, worry not—your return trip is on us!

Our environmentally certified operator ensures low-impact routes while recording each journey in a digital whale diary to share insights about Eyjafjörður's conservation efforts. The specially-modified high-speed ship accommodates up to 200 passengers and features large viewing windows for optimal wildlife spotting.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 2.5 to 3.5-hour cruise in Eyjaförður fjord
  • Specially-modified high-speed whale watching ship
  • Cinema-style viewing platforms with a capacity for 200 passengers
  • Naturalist guide on board
  • Use of thermal overalls (children sizes available)
  • Wi-Fi on board & heated indoor area with ample seating
  • Large viewing windows
  • Photographs taken by crew when possible
  • Food and beverages are extra.
  • Pickup and drop-off services are optional.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Ensure you have your voucher in either digital or printed form as specified in your booking confirmation.
  • Dress warmly and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes with good grip for walking on deck.
  • Carry extra money if you wish to purchase refreshments from the onboard bar.
  • Remember that touching, feeding, or disturbing wildlife is not permitted during the tour.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Keep your voucher ready in the required digital or printed format stated in your booking confirmation. Dress in warm layers suited to the weather, as temperatures on the fjord can be noticeably cooler. Choose comfortable, closed-toe shoes with good grip for walking safely on deck. Carry some extra money if you would like to purchase refreshments from the onboard bar.

Guests must not touch, feed, or disturb whales, dolphins, seabirds, or any other wildlife encountered during the excursion.

Marine wildlife is frequently spotted in the area, though sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. If whales or dolphins are not seen during your trip, you will receive a complimentary Classic Tour ticket valid for two years in both Reykjavik and Akureyri.

Yes, the tour includes an expert naturalist guide on board who provides commentary throughout your cruise.

No, mandatory security checks cannot be skipped even with a ticket or voucher.

Food and drinks are not included in your ticket price. You can purchase refreshments from the onboard bar if you wish.

Dress warmly with layers suitable for cooler fjord temperatures, and choose comfortable closed-toe shoes with good grip for safety on deck.

Wearing thermal overalls provided by the tour is recommended to stay warm. They are available in children's sizes as well.

Bring your voucher in digital or printed format, extra money for refreshments if desired, and dress appropriately for cooler weather conditions.

Guests must not touch, feed, or disturb whales and dolphins. Respect these guidelines to ensure a safe experience for both passengers and marine life.

If no whales or dolphins are sighted during your tour, you will receive a free return trip as compensation.

No specific bag rules were mentioned. It's advisable to bring only essential items and keep bags secure while on deck.

The tour includes a high-speed whale watching ship with cinema-style viewing decks, heated lounges, free Wi-Fi, an onboard naturalist guide, thermal overalls for warmth, and ample indoor seating.

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