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Classic Whale Watching from Dalvík Near Akureyri north Iceland

11 Reviews 4.82 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Akureyri, Iceland

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Whale watching from Dalvik close to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. Arctic Sea Tours is dedicated to give you a truly fun sea adventure. We're proud to say that we have great sighting success and five stars on Cool Destinations !

The whale watching takes place in the picturesque landscape of Eyjafjordur inside the majestic mountains of Tröllaskagi just short of the Arctic Circle. Join us on an enjoyable and exciting adventure at sea.

In Dalvík, you have an exceptionally good chance to encounter the great humpback whale and often we spot white-beaked dolphins, minke whales, the small harbour porpoises and sometimes even the majestic blue whale, fin whales or killer whales.

Overall, we have seen whales or dolphins in 98% of our whale watching tours!

On the very rare occasion, we do not see any whales, we will offer you the chance to revisit the tour.

What's Included

  • Snacks Hot chocolate and cinnamon bun
  • Restroom on board

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    Hafnarbraut 22
    620 Dalvík, Iceland

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    Dalvik (pass by)

    Dalvik is a small fishing village close to Akureyri in north Iceland. Perfectly located for a whale watching excursions in Eyjafjordur.
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    Eyjafjörður

    Eyjafjörður is one of the best places in the world to see humpback whales and other big and small whales. We sail from Dalvik which is perfectly located close to the best whale watching grounds.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Hrisey Island (pass by)

    Normally during the whale watching tour we sail close to or around Hrisey island which is lying like a pearl in our beautiful Eyjafjord.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Classic Whale Watching from Dalvík Near Akureyri north Iceland?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-6415P1

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