Boat Tours in Akureyri at a glance
- Our pick: Akureyri Whale Watching: Humpback & Minke in Eyjafjordur, US$ 90 per person (2h 30m, 4.81★ · 316).
- Best value: Whale watching tour Húsavík: Family-run, 30 years, US$ 76 per person (3h, 4.69★ · 199).
- Also recommended: Husavik: Whale Watching Tour on Traditional Oak Boat, US$ 113 per person (3h, 4.61★ · 127).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 76–US$ 180 (median US$ 113). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Akureyri
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
11 options
Akureyri Whale Watching: Humpback & Minke in Eyjafjordur 2.5-hour whale watching tour from Hauganes near Akureyri. See humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins. Includes boat, guide, refreshments. 99% sighting rate in 2022. Every day · 10:30 and 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.81 (316 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Húsavík: Whale Watching & Puffin Island RIB Boat Tour 2-hour RIB boat whale watching tour from Húsavík with puffin island visit, expert guide, and warm gear included. Departs daily. Max 12 passengers. Next departure: 19 Jun 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.86 (527 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Húsavík: Whale & Puffin RIB Speedboat Safari Iceland's whale watching tour from Húsavík on fast RIB speedboats. 2-hour safari in Skjálfandi Bay with 99% sighting odds, safety gear included, small groups. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.77 (493 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Whale watching tour Húsavík: Family-run, 30 years Whale watching boat tour from Húsavík with live English guide, life jackets and floatation gear included: three hours spotting humpback. Every day · 10:30 and 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.69 (199 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 76 per person
Husavik: Whale Watching Tour on Traditional Oak Boat Feel the chill of Skjálfandi Bay as you spot whales near Husavik, sip hot chocolate, and hear local stories from your guide. Includes warm overalls & museum discount. Every day · 10:30 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.61 (127 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 113 per person
Whale Watching from Akureyri: 3-Hour Fjord Tour Cruise Eyjafjörður fjord for three hours hunting humpback whales, minke whales and dolphins with a naturalist guide, heated cabin and provided warm gear. Every day · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.20 (55 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 104 per person
Húsavík: Whale & Puffin Watching Skjálfandi Bay 3-hour boat tour from Húsavík spotting humpback whales, dolphins & 100,000+ puffins on Puffin Island. Warm overalls, hot chocolate & guide included. Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.53 (105 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri: Humpbacks & Minke Whales Whale watching from Akureyri city centre aboard the Lilja with expert guide, warm overalls and heated saloon. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.70 (60 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 101 per person
Whale Watching from Dalvík: 98% Sighting Success Rate Three-hour whale watching tour from Dalvík near Akureyri. Sail Eyjafjörður with a live English guide seeking humpback whales. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.56 (18 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Whale watching speedboat from Dalvik near Akureyri: RIB boat Whale watching speedboat tour from Dalvik in a RIB boat with suspension seats, flotation coveralls and life vests included. Next departure: 5 Apr 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.81 (21 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 157 per person
RIB whale watching Akureyri: Eyjafjord humpbacks, 2 hours Zoom the Eyjafjord on a RIB boat with a trained captain and small group of 12 to spot humpback whales. Overalls, life vest and gloves included. Next departure: 8 May 2027 · From age 10 ★ 4.67 (18 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri Whale Watching: Humpback & Minke in EyjafjordurOur pick | US$ 90 per person | 2h 30m | 4.81★ · 316 | Every day · 10:30 and 11:00 | English |
| Whale watching tour Húsavík: Family-run, 30 yearsBest value | US$ 76 per person | 3h | 4.69★ · 199 | Every day · 10:30 and 11:00 | English |
| Husavik: Whale Watching Tour on Traditional Oak BoatAlso recommended | US$ 113 per person | 3h | 4.61★ · 127 | Every day · 10:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Húsavík: Whale Watching & Puffin Island RIB Boat TourGroup of up to 12 | US$ 169 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 527 | Next departure: 19 Jun 2027 | English |
| Húsavík: Whale & Puffin RIB Speedboat SafariGroup of up to 12 | US$ 179 per person | 2h | 4.77★ · 493 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Whale Watching from Akureyri: 3-Hour Fjord Tour | US$ 104 per person | 3h | 4.20★ · 55 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Húsavík: Whale & Puffin Watching Skjálfandi Bay | US$ 136 per person | 3h 30m | 4.53★ · 105 | Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 | English |
| Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri: Humpbacks & Minke Whales | US$ 101 per person | 2h 30m | 4.70★ · 60 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Whale Watching from Dalvík: 98% Sighting Success Rate | US$ 90 per person | 3h | 4.56★ · 18 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Whale watching speedboat from Dalvik near Akureyri: RIB boatGroup of up to 12 | US$ 157 per person | 2h | 4.81★ · 21 | Next departure: 5 Apr 2027 | English |
| RIB whale watching Akureyri: Eyjafjord humpbacks, 2 hoursGroup of up to 12 | US$ 180 per person | 2h | 4.67★ · 18 | Next departure: 8 May 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Húsavík: Whale Watching & Puffin Island RIB Boat Tour (US$ 169 per person) · Húsavík: Whale & Puffin RIB Speedboat Safari (US$ 179 per person) · Whale watching speedboat from Dalvik near Akureyri: RIB boat (US$ 157 per person)