Day Tours/Activities

Húsavík Original Whale Watching

The Húsavík whale watching tour gices you a unique opportunity to see these extraordinary animals and learn about them in their natural environment.

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Available mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Duration 3 hours
Location Húsavík, Iceland
Difficulty
Number of participants Min. 1
Age limit No age limit

What you'll experience.

The Húsavík Whale Watching tour is something everyone must experience!

Húsavík, a small town in north Iceland, is by many considered the capital of whale watching in Iceland. The town sits by Skjálfandi bay that serves as the natural habitat of these amazing giants of the ocean.

Come and discover the magnificent nature of the area and observe the whales, dolphins and seabirds that have made Skjálfandi bay their home.

Recommendations from thousands of satisfied travelers give testimony to this fantastic activity. Enjoy the smooth, safe sailing of a traditional Icelandic oak boat and treat yourself to a cup of hot cocoa and a cinnamon bun, while getting an up close view of the diverse wildlife of the area.

Possible Sightings

Minke whale
White beaked dolphin
Humpback whale
Harbour porpoise
Blue whale
Northern bottlenose whale
Fin whale
Sei whale
Pilot whale
Killer whale
Sperm whale
Puffins and other seabirds

Included in final tour price.

Included

Professional Guide
Warm overalls
Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns

What to bring.

Warm clothes

Highlights.

Sailing in the beautiful Skjálfandi bay
Whales
Seabirds

Tour operator

This tour is operated by our friends at North Sailing. In addition to being pioneers of whale watching in Iceland, North Sailing have put great emphasis on preserving the nature. They have been awarded many awards in the field, both nationally and internationally.

North Sailing certifications include;