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Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Whale Watching Akureyri

Name: Whale Watching Akureyri
Address: Oddeyrarbót 2, Akureyri, 600, IS
Telephone: +3544971000
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Whale Watching Akureyri is a suistainable enviromentally friendly tour operator that offers whale wa

19/12/2024

100% whale sightings so far this December! 🐋
Eyjafjörður is full of whales now, making it the perfect time to join us on a tour and create unique, unforgettable winter holiday memories. 🎄✨
You can book the tour on our website www.whalewatchingakureyri.is or via email [email protected]
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14/12/2024

When whales exhale, they create those misty sprays we call “blows”.
It’s one of the best signs to spot them out at sea!
Here in these pictures, you can see just how beautiful this show can be✨.

Fun fact; you can even tell whale species apart by the shape and height of their blow.
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12/12/2024

Work With Us Next Summer! 🌞🐋

We at Whale Watching Akureyri are looking for motivated individuals to join our team for Summer 2025.

Open roles:

🔴 Guides – Share your knowledge and passion for marine life with our visitors.

🔴 Ticket Office Staff – Ensure a seamless and welcoming start to our guests’ adventures.

For more details visit our website:
www.whalewatchingakureyti.is/join-our-team

If you’re passionate about marine life and enjoy working with people, we’ll be glad to have you on board as part of our team next summer in Akureyri.

📍 Apply now and send us your CV via email: [email protected]

We look forward to your application!

01/12/2024

Golden skies, icy waters, and whales letting us observe them in the stunning light—winter in Iceland hits different. 🐋❄️”jnssn
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22/11/2024

What a day!🐋
On our tour today we spotted 2 Humpbacks and at first, they were moving a lot during their deep dives, but would always resurface together. After observing them for a few breathing sequences, they stayed more in one area and even started spy hopping! Almost, as if they got a bit playful around the ice sheets on the water surface. We could see them exhale underwater, blowing air bubbles, clearing the ice before coming up for a breath at the surface! Looks like they enjoy these cold days, and we enjoy watching them. 🤍
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19/11/2024

Whale’s harmony❤️
Seeing humpback whales close together is a treat, as they are usually solitary animals. But here in Eyjafjordur, Iceland’s longest fjord, we’re often lucky enough to catch them side by side. The fjord’s narrow waters create a unique setting that brings these ocean giants together.

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14/11/2024

The past few days have brought intense winds to Eyjafjordur. Perfect timing for a throwback to calmer days on our tours, capturing the giants of the sea in stunning light.

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07/11/2024

Riding the waves 🌊

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04/11/2024

Some say whales are scarce or only visit certain times of the year. Well, that couldn’t be more wrong! For the past three months, we’ve had a 100% success rate spotting multiple species and individuals.
Fact is whales are here with us year-round, and we’re thrilled to set sail and spot them 🐋💙
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27/10/2024

Minke whales have two fun nicknames: ‘Stinky Minke’ because their breath can smell pretty bad, and ‘Sneaky Minke’ because they’re quick and often surface without warning 🐋💨 We’re lucky to have minke whales as part of our regular sightings!
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20/10/2024

Chasing waves, meeting whales🐋
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15/10/2024

Captured 13 different flukes on camera today!
Each fluke is unique, like a fingerprint, with distinct patterns, scars, and shapes that tell the story of each whale’s journey. These photos of flukes help with important research, tracking individual whales and learning more about their behavior. To find out more about our sightings, do not hesitate to visit our website www.whalewatchingakureyri.is where we daily post what we saw during our tours!
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10/10/2024

On one of our last tours, we were lucky enough to witness a majestic humpback tail throw just 200m from our boat! This powerful move not only shows off their strength but also gives us a glimpse of their body, and sometimes we can even tell if it’s a male or female based on these behaviours.

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03/10/2024

Look at this incredible close encounter! 🐋
We always prioritize the whales’ well-being and never force them to come close. It is important for us to follow the code of conduct, ensuring we keep a safe distance and respect their natural behavior.
And most of the time, the whales are curious and come to us on their own—like in this amazing moment! This is the safe and responsible way we choose.
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28/09/2024

Autumn is an amazing season for whale watching!
You can see numerous humpbacks and witness the sun being lower and landscape transform into vibrant fall colors🍁
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25/09/2024

The humpback dives as the Arctic tern soars✨
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Address

Oddeyrarbót 2
Akureyri
600

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00
Sunday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+3544971000

Website

http://www.whalewatchingakureyri.is/

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About Whale Watching Akureyri

Whale Watching Akureyri is the sister company of the biggest whale tour operator in Iceland, Elding, and was founded in early 2016.

We offer two different types of whale watching tours with one being on a comfortable family friendly and specially modified sightseeing boat, equipped with a heated indoor lounge and an onboard café. We also offer high-speed whale watching on two specially modified 12 seater RIB's that can get faster and closer to the whales - quick travel time means a bigger search area and more time spent with the whales!

We have a long standing commitment to environmental sustainability and contribution to whale research. From the start our emphasis has been on whale friendly whale watching and to care for the wildlife in our waters. Therefore we actively follow IceWhales' guidelines for responsible and respectful whale watching.

Find more information about us and our operations online at whalewatchingakureyri.is