
100% SIGHTING SUCCESS
since 15 May 2016
Whale Watching Akureyri started operating in early 2016. From the start our emphasis has been on whale friendly whale watching and by following IceWhales' Code of Conduct we strive to safely show our passengers the whales of Iceland in their natural habitat, without disturbing them and negatively effecting the environment.


We offer whale watching tours year round among other seasonal tours, such as the Northern Lights Cruise, in winter. Our fleet has two fundamentally different vessels and thus, tours to choose from. We recommend the Classic tour for a relaxing, family friendly experience and the Express tour for a more thrilling ride.
Today, with a pleasant +8°C temperature and calm fjord waters, we first spotted adorable harbor porpoises alongside the boat, then saw Piccolo, the humpback whale, surfacing on both the west and east sides of the fjord near Svalbarðseyri.
On a chilly 3°C morning with a gentle south breeze, we sailed out and after a brief wait, we were rewarded with stunning sightings of our friend Humpback Whale, ,,Piccolo,, ,a whale feeding nearby, regularly showing its beautiful white fluke for all to admire.
We had an amazing day on the water, starting with Piccolo, the humpback whale, rolling on the surface near the Svalbarðseyri giving us incredible views of its pectoral fins, belly, and fluke. We also spotted a group of harbor porpoises swimming calmly near the boat, including some babies, before making our way back to the harbor where Piccolo surprised us once more at the entrance to the fishing harbor.
Once again, we spotted Piccolo, the Humpback Whale which seems to become a regular in our harbor of Akureyri!
It was an unforgettable day on the water, where we witnessed the majestic humpback whale, Piccolo, feeding up close, showcasing its massive head, ventral grooves, pectoral fins, and fluke. We also had the chance to see a peaceful bearded seal resting on the ice at Pollurinn Harbor, adding the perfect touch to an already incredible experience.
Piccolo, the Humpback Whale which we have seen on many of our recent tours, was once again in Pollurinn today. Additionally, we spotted one pod of Harbor Porpoises by Svalbarðseyri while having super sunny and calm weather conditions.
Today, we spotted our well-known Humpback Whale Piccolo inside Akureyri’s harbor area, Pollurinn! We witnessed active lunge feeding of a very curious whale.
Today, we spotted Piccolo, the humpback whale, right from our office window as we sailed toward the Pollurinn Harbor.
Today, we saw our friend Picolo, the humpback whale, surface for a breath before diving again, followed by a group of harbor porpoises, and Picolo even reappeared later to feed near the surface, giving us a close-up view of his long pectoral fins.
Today, amidst the fog, we encountered southeast of Hrisey a playful pod of 25-30 White- beaked dolphins and had a close encounter with a magnificent humpback whale, which surfaced near our boat and showed us its beautiful fluke."
Today was an unforgettable day as we spotted our friend Piccolo, the humpback whale, up close in Pollurin Harbor, watching its distinctive white fluke, massive pectoral fins, and the fascinating tubercles on its head.
Again, we were fortunate enough to spot Piccolo the Humpback Whale in Pollurinn, our harbor of Akureyri, as well as one pod of Harbor Porpoises further north in the fjord.
Today, we spotted Piccolo the Humpback Whale just north of Akureyri during our morning tour. It slowly made its way into Pollurinn, our main harbor area, where we spotted it again on our afternoon tour. Additionally, we spotted a few Harbor Porpoises.
Finally the storm has passed Iceland and we could sail out again to spot one Humpback Whale north of Grenivik!
Another Humpback Whale was seen in Pollurinn later on, so let’s hope it will be seen there again tomorrow!
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Morning full of sunshine, yet the afternoon got a bit cloudier, but the sun made it through the clouds bunch of times. That helped us revealing a distant blow of a Humpback Whale by Hauganes and gave us a chance to observe bunch of deep dives.
We spotted a humpback whale west of Grenivík, traveling north, staying close to the surface and revealing its massive pectoral fins and distinctive curved dorsal fin.
It was a beautiful, sunny day in the fjord today. We encountered one feeding Humpback Whale in Pollurinn, just outside of our harbor in Akureyri!
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Today, despite eagerly waiting after spotting the blow of two humpback whales, nature had other plans, and the whales stayed out of sight, but we offered our guests complimentary tickets to ensure they get another chance to experience these majestic creatures. Every tour is a unique adventure, and we’re always ready for the next one!
Today, we were fortunate to spot two humpback whales near Hrisey, gracefully surfacing often as they continued their migration.
Today, we sailed under clear skies and -9°C temperatures, witnessing a stunning sunrise that bathed the mountains in pink hues, while searching for whales south of Hrísey. After some effort, we spotted a playful humpback whale that came close enough for our guests to see its head, pectoral fins, and immense size—a truly unforgettable experience.
Today we have seen 2 Humpback Whales. We watched one of them around Svalbardseyri.
We sailed out on a cold winter day and were surrounded by eight humpback whales, their massive bodies surfacing close to the boat. The experience was made even more magical by the colorful blows at sunrise, leaving us with an unforgettable memory of these majestic creatures.
A tour with at least eight Humpback Whales, which were encountered east of Hrísey!
On today’s tour we encountered two feeding Humpback Whales south of Hrísey. We were lucky to repeatedly witness very rare bubble net feeding by one of the Humpbacks! A truly special day.
Today’s whale watching adventure took us through chilly -6°C winds around Hrisey Island, where we spotted two humpback whales. Despite the choppy sea, we were treated to an incredible display of these magnificent creatures, and we’re already excited for what tomorrow’s tour will bring!