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A puffin perched on a rock by the sea. 1
A whale breaching the water with a mountainous backdrop. 2
A boat with three people wearing life jackets, a wooden deck, and a calm lake with mountains in the background. 3
A puffin standing on a rock. 4
A group of people on a boat observing a whale breaching the water. 5

Hauganes: Whale and Puffin Watching Boat Tour

By Saga Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$228 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Feel the thrill of seeing whales and puffins in their natural habitat
  • Cruise through Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord, on a modern vessel
  • Learn about marine life from experienced local captains and guides
  • Enjoy a scenic 20-minute voyage to Hrísey, home to thriving puffin colonies

Activity location

    • Akureyri
    • Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Akureyri
    • Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland

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Hauganes: Whale and Puffin Watching Boat Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
AU$227.68 x 1 AdultAU$227.68
Total
Price is AU$227.68
Until Sun, 19 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    2-3 hour Whale & Puffin Tour
  • Inclusions
    Live tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Scenic voyage to the shores of Hrísey
  • Inclusions
    Wildlife viewing
  • Exclusions
    Tips for the guide

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Touching marine life
    • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Embark on a whale and puffin watching tour from Hauganes, a picturesque harbour village just 30 minutes from Akureyri. Board a modern vessel designed for optimal comfort and stability, and set sail across the calm, sheltered waters of Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord.

    As you cruise, take in dramatic mountain vistas and abundant seabirds, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. Eyjafjörður is renowned for its nutrient-rich feeding grounds, making it one of Iceland’s most dependable whale watching locations.

    Keep an eye out for humpback whales breaching, tail-slapping, or diving gracefully beneath the surface. You may also spot minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, and occasionally other visiting species.

    Listen to insightful commentary from experienced local captains and knowledgeable guides on the behaviour, ecology, and conservation of these remarkable marine mammals.

    Next, enjoy a scenic 20-minute voyage to Hrísey, a charming island celebrated for its thriving puffin colonies during nesting season. Observe these distinctive seabirds – often referred to as the “clowns of the sea” – as they nest along grassy cliffs and skim the water’s surface.

Location

Activity location

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    • Akureyri
    • Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Akureyri
    • Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland