Whale Watching in Húsavík: Authentic Experience

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hafnarstétt 23 - The waters surrounding Húsavík are home to a variety of cetacean species, including the commonly seen Humpback and Minke whales, as well as rarer visitors like Blue, Fin, and Killer whales. White-beaked dolphins are also occasionally spotted on our tours. These magnificent creatures are truly awe-inspiring, and our dedicated team…
What's Included
  • 20% discount at the Whale Museum with boarding pass
  • Life jackets
  • Floatation Overalls
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and snacks
  • We do NOT offer Pick up & Drop off from Cruise Terminal
Additional Information

Discover our charming, family-operated whale watching business located in Húsavík, renowned as Iceland’s whale-watching capital. With more than 30 years of experience navigating these pristine waters, we are committed to delivering an unforgettable adventure. Our team of enthusiastic whale watching specialists customizes each tour to meet our guests’…

Location
Hafnarstétt 23
Hafnarstétt
Look for the flags/billboard with the logo of Friends of Moby Dick - Whale Watching Húsavík in the harbour: 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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Giannis_a
May 19, 2026
Fantastic whale watching... - Fantastic whale watching tour. We were lucky enough to see several humpbacks. Very experienced captain and a guide that definitely loves her job, we felt safe at all times. The fact that these people really care about the marine life and respect it, made our day even more.
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Mateuszm871
May 18, 2026
Amazing :) lots of whales - Amazing :) saw whales and the lady that guides the tour is a delight :) highly recommend !!
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Lisa_d
May 14, 2026
It was fabulous! - We had a fantastic experience! The weather was great (1pm) but a bit chilly, as expected. We saw a lot of humpbacks and a minke. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!
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G9559vydavidm
May 11, 2026
Moby Dick Whale watching - Had a great trip out and saw 2 to 3 whales on the trip. The starting port had to be change from Husavik to Akureyri, however Friends of Moby Dick gave us good notice and would have made other plans for our trip had we not been able to make it. All round a good trip, good value, and good communication
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Wanderer395021
May 3, 2026
Great for families - We had a great time whale watching with Friends of Moby Dick. The tour is well organized and we felt safe having our toddler and baby on the boat. Great for families
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Pioneer50973794984
May 1, 2026
Loved it - Great experience with a very nice and enthusiastic guide.
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B9473upmanuelb
Apr 12, 2026
Clear recommendation - Very good whale watching tour, super nice competent staff. Really highly recommended.
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Karino781
Dec 26, 2025
Orca’s & Colorful skies - We went whale watching on Christmas Day and had an amazing experience! Our guide was kind, enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and went out of her way to make our 7-year old comfortable. Not only did we have beautiful pink and orange skies all throughout the tour, we also got to see a group of orca’s 😍. The skipper was very respectful of the animals, keeping a distance and lowering speed. The orca’s were curious enough though to come closer and we got to see them from close by. One even swam right underneath the boat! We had a great time and loved the tour. Thanks Jitka (I hope I wrote your name ok 🤞)!
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Grandtour48298173036
Nov 14, 2025
Amazing - Trip was amazing, group was small (November), weather was like it should be - cold, but that's not a problem because ship got covered deck, so when my kids was cold we just hided in warm deck for a while. Whales showed up many times, guide explain everything but didn't give us boring speach for 2.5h of activity, so after all me and my family filling satisfied. I can recommend this company and this activity.
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Sightsee566714
Apr 28, 2026
Whale watching under the snowy cliffs - Amazing to see humpback whales. Good enthusiastic commentary but not always easy to hear., The trip was quite empty so plenty of space on the boat. Think it could feel crowded if full. Bring any snacks and drinks you want as no food or drink on board. You get flotation overalls which is comforting in the winter Iceland waves!
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).