Whale Watching in Husavik: Witness Iceland’s Native Marine Wildlife in Spectacular Skjálfandi Bay
4.7
96 Ratings
Húsavík
Experience the thrill of whale watching in Husavik, Iceland's premier destination for marine wildlife sightings. Cruise through Skjálfandi Bay and spot humpback, minke, blue, and fin whales, as well as playful dolphins and porpoises. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure on the Icelandic seas!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • North Sailing - Húsavík Whale Watching - There really are few things that beat the fresh smell of the ocean on a beautiful day in Skjálfandi Bay, aboard our traditional oak boats.

Our experienced crew will give you a unique adventure, whether you are an early bird, enjoy the daytime at sea or if you’re up for a whale watching spectacle in the midnight sun!

This fantastic 3 hour tour takes you to traditional whale watching areas in Skjálfandi Bay. Here you will get the chance to experience whales, dolphins and birds in their natural surroundings. Every tour is different and you never know what amazing species and wildlife shows you will get to see during the trip. The most common whale and dolphin species in Skjálfandi Bay are humpback whales, Minke whales, white beaked dolphins, porpoises and in the beginning of summer blue whales and fin whales.

With our years of experience and knowledge from sailing through the bay of Skjálfandi, we guarantee your upmost comfort, enjoyment and authentic adventure, on each of our tours.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Warm, weatherproof overalls
  • 10% discount to Geosea, warm sea bath in Husavik
  • Bathroom facilities
  • 20% discount to the Husavik Whale Museum
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-hour exploration of Iceland’s native marine wildlife from Húsavík on this whale-watching excursion. Journey into Skjálfandi Bay on a traditional oak vessel while your guide imparts knowledge about the variety of sea life dwelling beneath the surface. From your position on the boat, scan the aquatic horizon for majestic humpback and minke whales. You might also see dolphins and porpoises frolicking. During the early part of summer, you have the chance to observe blue whales and fin whales. Complement the experience with a cup of hot coffee or chocolate, creating an unforgettable Icelandic sea adventure.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
North Sailing - Húsavík Whale Watching
Garðarsbraut
Departure Point: Húsavík harbor Address: Hafnarstétt 9,640 Husavik All our tours are operated in cooperation with North Sailing. The ticket office is located in centre of town, opposite the Húsavík church.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Holly_t
Sep 29, 2023
Great tour! - So cold!!! No joke, layer up. We saw one humpback that came to the surface 4 times. Guide was very knowledgeable and filled in the times between whale sightings with great local knowledge.
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Ninall814hm
Sep 21, 2023
One of the highlights of our trip! - Fantastic experience and the guides were very informative. Seeing the whales was a highlight of our trip.
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394lizh
Oct 18, 2022
Careful if you get motion sick easily - This tour in itself was great. The boats were well maintained, the guide was very enjoyable to listen to and we did see dolphins and whales. I’m not sure if it was just the ocean that day or the particular group, but several people in our group got seasick and were throwing up on the sides of the boat. Motion sickness sufferers be warned
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Lobster985
Sep 20, 2022
Wonderful whale watching - I had a great time on this tour. it was a fun boat trip in a beautiful area. We saw dolphins and a whale!
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J7et
Sep 4, 2022
Great experience for whole family - We boarded a 9:15AM tour. Despite the heavy fog we saw a few dolphins up close. The main attraction of the day was a minke whale, we were able to observe lots of details. My 6 year old really enjoyed it. The tour was well organized and the staff are very helpful. Overall a perfect day!
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Belen_d
Jul 20, 2022
Amazong boat trip for whale watching - Amazing boat trip to see whales! The boat is very comfortable and the give you a suite so you dont feel cold. U can see whales very close and the landscape is incredible. The team is very professional and kind. Lovely time :)
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Cary_d
Mar 18, 2024
The Husavik day was... - The Husavik day was cancelled but transferred to Arksogssandur on another day. Got to see harbour porpoises and humpback breaching.
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Elisabeth_d
Jun 19, 2023
Very nice experience - Really nice experience! We had luck we saw a lott of whales. Also very close by the boat. You get a suit on board for the cold. It was a very nice day
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Linapt5793fl
Oct 8, 2022
Good time and value - The husavik tour got cancelled due to weather, but they were quick to offer an alternative or a refund, which was nice. Overall, it was fun. They give you overalls to keep you warm and a rain jacket to keep you dry. We saw a few whales and the guide was informative. Also provided hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls at the end, which was a nice touch. Definite possibility of getting sea sick due to choppy waters and a smallish boat though. Keep in mind.
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Larry_m
Aug 18, 2022
Nice ride. Limited whale... - Nice ride. Limited whale visibility. Unique experience. Whale Museum in Husavik was amazing! Thank you.
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