Húsavík Whale Watching: Discovering the Majestic Life of Whales with Friends of Moby Dick
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36 Ratings
Húsavík
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Friends of Moby Dick in Húsavík, Iceland. Join our experienced team for a personalized whale-watching tour and witness the majestic life of whales in their natural habitat.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Friends of Moby Dick - Whale Watching - The waters around Húsavík are home to several species of cetaceans, including the more common Humpback and Minke whales, and rarer visitors, such as Blue, Fin, and Killer whales. White-beaked dolphins and Harbour porpoises can also be seen on our trips. These magnificent creatures are a sight to behold, and our team of whale-watching experts will help you get up close and personal with them.

In addition to whale watching, our tours offer breathtaking views of the beautiful Icelandic coastline and the chance to see other marine life, such as seals and sea birds. Our boat is designed to provide a comfortable platform for observing wildlife. Our knowledgeable guides will provide a wealth of information about whales, their habitats, and other marine life.

During a typical whale-watching tour, we will head West towards Kinnarfjöll, where the highest point is Syðri Háganga *(1284m). On that way across Skjálfandi Bay, we can expect to see Humpbacks, Minkes, and sometimes other species like Blue or Fin whales. We will spend the rest of our tour with the whales and return to Húsavík after 3/3.30 hours maximum.

What's Included
  • Lifejackets provided for safety
  • 20% discount at the Whale Museum with boarding pass
  • Warm overalls provided for comfort
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and snacks
Additional Information

You are warmly invited to our quaint, family-operated whale-watching enterprise in Husavik, Iceland - the European hub for watching whales. Our seasoned team of whale-watching specialists take pride in delivering the optimum experiences to our patrons in Iceland’s untouched marine environments. We have day to day tour arrangements customised to our patrons’ requirements, taking you on an adventure to explore the awe-inspiring domain of whales in their native surroundings.

Location
Friends of Moby Dick - Whale Watching
Hafnarstétt
Look for the sign with the logo of Friends of Moby Dick at the Harbour in Húsavík. https://goo.gl/maps/X44KP5XgHqQ6n62m8 We offer free parking at this location: https://goo.gl/maps/JxSJECoLyuXezB8j9
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alexanderft9848ju
Apr 17, 2024
Lovely day out - Guide was very knowledgeable and the ship is beautiful, clearly taken very good care of by the experienced captain! Looking forward to going again some time in the future.
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Sherpa21476203938
Feb 18, 2024
Not to miss - Exciting and moving. Charming staff, good humor, extra welcome. A magnificent moment. Small homemade snack.
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Jasjitm2023
Oct 11, 2023
Amazing experience in the whale watching capital! - We booked the morning trip and it was fantastic! We got to see two humpback whales surface and dive multiple times, and our guide Marda plied us with amazing facts about whales throughout the trip. We couldn't feel our extremities by the end of the experience but it was totally worth it. You do have to keep in mind that you're watching an animal in the wild so you won't get very close or see too much of them, if anything at all. This is a worthy accommodation to make for sustainable observation of these animals, so as long as you go in with right expectations you'll have a great time.
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G8620kkaw
Sep 24, 2023
Exciting & Authentic Whale Watching - We had a lovely experience on the Moby Dick and were glad to have Mada as our guide on the boat. She is a marine biologist from Portugal who gave us interesting insights to the whales surrounding us - 10/10!
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Raabo66
Sep 22, 2023
Was fun - 1. Cheap. Not a given in Iceland 2. Not too long, 3 hours are enough. 3. Saw minke whales, but don't expect Moby Dick 4. Dress warmly. 5. We had fun 6 Don't eat fish & chips in the harbor, too expensive 300 meters further to the right in town there is a bakery. Have fun everyone
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Dianerb6833rc
Sep 18, 2023
Great time, professional staff - The staff was great! Gear was clean and in great condition. Our marine biologist was informative and we got a chance to see orcas! We also saw white beaked dolphins and humpback whales.
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Jacquieb209
Sep 17, 2023
Amazing! - Amazing staff and whale watching! Good sized group, not too big! Saw multiple humpbacks and the guide is a marine biologist, absolutely amazing!
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Paull195
Sep 15, 2023
Jumping whales - Great trip with an excellent guide from Portugal. She knew so much that it made our trip extra interesting. When a “crazy” whale jumped 5 times , it made our trip even more special.
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Chris_p
Sep 14, 2023
Breathtaking - We travelled just over an hour from Akureyri... this is by far the cheapest and the best reviewed operator I found and what an amazing find this was! What an awsome day out. The team went over and above and we saw plenty of whales. 2 Minky Whales and 2 Humpback Whales. 1 of the Whales breached fully out of the water 3x!! And gave us 2 chin slaps! That never happens! What a treat. There was plenty of space in the boat and everyone managed to see the Whales I would highly recommend this!
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O4931hejohne
Sep 13, 2023
Amazing experience! - Such an amazing time! Saw both a Razorback (fin) Whale and a Humpback Whale! Mada was an excellent, fun, and friendly guide! Definitely recommend!
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