Akureyri Cruises
The compact city of Akureyri is located at the end of the Eyjafjordur, Iceland’s longest fjord, and is the gateway to the breath-taking ‘Waterfall of the Gods’, Godafoss Waterfall. The waters around the fjord and coastline offer one of the best feeding grounds in the world for cetaceans, particularly humpback whales.
Top Experiences
Whale Watching
The northern part of Iceland is known as the whale watching capital of Northern Europe. When visiting Akureyri take the chance to go in search of these magnificent mammals. Look out for blue, fin, humpback, minke and sei whales, all native to this area. Brimming with wildlife, the fjord offers breathtaking mountain scenery, lush green valleys and a unique coastal landscape peppered with small farms and villages.
Godafoss Waterfall
12 metres high and 30 metres wide, the ‘Waterfall of the Gods’ is one of the most striking waterfalls in Iceland. It feeds into the river Skjalfandafljot, which is 180km long – the fourth largest in Iceland – and runs across a 7,000-year-old lava field.
Geology
From the Askja strato volcano and Dyngjujökull Glacier to the Kverkfjöll mountain range and Ásbyrgi canyon, one of Iceland's youngest lava fields at the Krafla volcano area, Akureyri is bursting with a number of geological wonders.
Cruises to Akureyri
Uncrowded Iceland • T2307
- Witness the power of Gullfoss Waterfall from Reykjavik
- Join a whale-watching group on deck with ORCA
- Experience the rugged beauty of Seyðisfjörður
Exploring the Arctic • T2316
- Off the beaten track, discover remote destinations in Arctic Norway
- Explore isolated Spitsbergen and sample Arctic life
- Seek out marine wildlife with ORCA conservationists
Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland • S2310
- Experience the beautiful landscapes of Iceland
- Go in search of whales and dolphins with ORCA
- Highlights include the Golden Circle and Godafoss Waterfall
Natural Wonders of Iceland • S2318
- Get closer to the awe-inspiring wonders of Iceland
- See powerful geysers and waterfalls and glorious glaciers
- Spot whales, puffins and more with ORCA from on board Borealis
Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland • L2322B
- Witness the wonders of Iceland’s beautiful lands
- See powerful waterfalls, geysers and mighty peaks
- Go in search of whales and dolphins with ORCA
Natural Wonders of Iceland • L2410
- Witness Iceland’s geology and geothermal activity
- You can watch geysers and waterfalls or snorkel the Silfra Fissure
- Look for marine wildlife with ORCA en route to Iceland