6 Whale Watching Tours for Cruise Passengers Worth a Port Day

1.Whale’s Tale Day Cruise from Port Denarau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · from $113Our pick

Cruise from Port Denarau toward the Mamanuca Islands on a 6 to 7 hour day sail with snorkeling gear, breakfast, drinks, and a buffet lunch on Schooner Island. Crew members including Saula, Jay, Olly, Knox, and Max are known for warm service, music, and hands-on snorkeling help.

“We enjoyed our day on the boat and on Schooner Island. We were surprised to learn once onboard the boat that we were only going to x1 island and not x4 islands as written on the website. It was still a lovely day, very relaxing. Vinaka!”

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2.Whale Watching Shore Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 250 reviews · from $100Best value

Sail from Akureyri into Eyjafjörður aboard a fast catamaran with an English-speaking guide, heated seating, Wi-Fi, café, and warm overalls. Guides such as Massimiliano and Dominique add clear explanations about whale behavior, while the crew works to find humpbacks, minkes, porpoises, dolphins, and seabirds.

“The staff were very friendly and very informative. We were delighted to see humpback and minky whales”

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3.Best Whale Watching and Wildlife Shore Excursion in Sitka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $205Top rated

Join Captain Rick, a Sitka native, for a small-group cruise through Sitka Sound and along Baranof Island’s outer coast. With no more than six people, you’ll look for humpback and gray whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, bald eagles, and more from outdoor seats or a heated cabin.

“Great day on the water with Captain Rick. Whales, sea otter, sea lions and wonderful scenery! Fantastic!”

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4.Amazing Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199

Join Captain Tad and Baranof Tours for about two hours on Sitka’s waters, watching for humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, eagles, and other wildlife. The small private boat has a cabin for warmth, live commentary, and a return to Harrigan Centennial Hall.

“The weather wasn’t the best but we still manage to see some whales. The guide also took us to se some sea otters and sea lions”

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5.Whale-Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Join Special Tours Iceland from Skarfabakki Harbour for a 2.5-hour high-speed or 3.5-hour leisurely cruise in Faxaflói Bay. Your guide explains local cetaceans as you watch for minke and humpback whales, porpoises, dolphins, puffins, and seabirds. Warm waterproof coveralls and WiFi are included.

“Didn't see the whales however nice trip and gorgeous tour guide with amazing sense of humour”

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6.Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $141

You’ll ride from Akureyri port to Hauganes, then spend about 2.5 hours on Eyjafjörður looking for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Saga Travel provides guides, WiFi, warm drinks, cinnamon buns, and a return transfer timed for cruise departures.

“zu viele Leute an Bord, zu wenig Platz zum Beobachten und Fotografieren, sonst ok”

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