KELI SEA TOURS
Read moreIf you're looking for a whale-watching cruise from Akureyri that avoids crowded boats, you'll appreciate the family-run Keli Sea Tours. On this 50-seater fishing boat, embark on a cruise to meet the whales and dolphins that inhabit the bay. The crew is adorable and Egill, the skipper, really wants to please visitors, not hesitating to make the tour last longer when the whales are shy. To keep warm, there are wetsuits, hot chocolate and cookies as much as you like.
WHALE WATCHING ÁRSKÓGSSANDUR
Read moreIf you're looking for a small-scale whale-watching cruise, you'll be delighted by this small, passionate and welcoming team. Located some 30 km from Akureyri, Whale Watching Árskógssandur offers a whale-watching cruise in the Eyjafjörður fjord, which can be combined with a beer spa. A little extra: during your excursion, you can warm up with hot chocolate and delicious cinnamon rolls.