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Húsavík Whale Watching: Discovering the Majestic Life of Whales with Friends of Moby Dick
4.9
40 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
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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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Curiosity56664275285
May 30, 2024
Excellent whale watching trip - Very well run operation. Organized check in and timely departure. Knowledgeable biologist briefed the group and provided detailed info about the whales we were watching. Nice size group that enabled everyone to see and be comfortable on board
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Galat002
May 28, 2024
Humpback whales socializing and a blue whale! - During our recent trip to Iceland (early May), my wife and I did a whale-watching trip with Friends of Moby Dick – it was all around terrific! We were provided with warm weather gear that kept us comfortable; the boat was a nice size for a couple dozen people and good for moving around to see wildlife. And we saw lots of wildlife during our morning cruise–including humpback whales socializing and a blue whale! The marine biologist onboard provided a wealth of information and the tour took care to not stress the animals we were viewing. Thanks Friends of Moby Dick!
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Borboleta83
May 16, 2024
Exciting tour! - Beautiful experience with a very knowledgeable guide! The whale (and puffin) watching tour lasts approximately three hours.
Excellent welcome.
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45c_ciliap
May 10, 2024
Exceptional - Just perfect ! Exceptional weather, great visibility and super docile whales for photos.
We appreciated the clear and fascinating explanations from our guide. The welcome and support were great!! 👍👍
Thank you, you made this day unforgettable 😍
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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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211laras
May 13, 2024
Absolutely disappointing! - We chose this whale watching tour and were faced with a fiasco. Technical problems on board meant that we had to drift in the water for half an hour while other boats easily reached the whales, which we could only see from a distance. Instead of the scheduled 3-3.5 hours, the tour was ended early due to the lack of GPS. The worst thing, however, was the lack of cooperation from the owners. It is better to book with another operator, preferably with a speedboat, as they were faster and very close to the whales regardless, to avoid such disappointments!
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