Watch this Mindblowing Iceland Whale Watching Video

We here at Stuck in Iceland just love whale watching (and whales for that matter). We were absolutely thrilled to see the epic Iceland whale-watching video from Ambassador Whale Watching titled “Whales of Akureyri.” The video features both drone footage and underwater scenes, which are totally impressive. It is clear that the town of Akureyri is a fantastic travel destination. We contacted Ambassador Whale Watching and interviewed their General Manager, Magnus Gudjonsson.

This Iceland whale watching video is totally great. How did you get the idea for it?

The first idea was to make a profile video about the company. It would show the boat at sea, the facilities on board, and basically what we are doing. But we got all these super good shots of the whales, so we decided to make it an Iceland whale-watching video.

What were the main challenges you faced when you created the Iceland whale watching video?

To be at the right place at the right time. You can not direct these animals. They do what they want, and you have to respect them, and if you do so, you will benefit, since the animals will not be disturbed by you or the boat. It is unbelievable that we made these shots in only two days at sea.

We are now in late August, when does the whale watching season end and when does it start again?

We will have daily tours until the 31st of October, or subject to demand, and from the 15th of September, we will also offer Northern Lights Cruises every night at 21:30.

You guys are based in Akureyri in northern Iceland. Apart from whale watching, what other activities or places do you recommend in the area?

There a lots to do in this area, we do have many beautiful waterfalls including Godafoss and Dettifoss, Lake Myvatn, The Askja Crater, Holuhraun (the new Lava field) and the spa at Myvatn. You can go to Hrisey island and Siglufjordur. These are only a few of the things you can do around Akureyri.

If you were to give advice to people who are visiting Iceland for the first time, what would it be?

Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and the close encounters with nature. A horseback ride in the mountain area would be a great thing to do.

Watch the Iceland whale watching video