Whale Watching Husavik

Experience the original Húsavík Whale Watching tour that has given the town the reputation of being Europe's whale watching capital. Enjoy the magnificent wildlife and stunning scenery aboard a renovated traditional oak fishing boat.
The Original Húsavík Whale Watching tour has given the town a reputation of being Europe’s whale watching capital. Join one of our boats and experience the wildlife in Skjálfandi Bay where you have the opportunity to get in close proximity to the world's largest animals. Whale Watching is now one of the most popular tourist activities in Iceland.
North Sailing started whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay the year 1995 aboard the oak boat Knörrinn, which is the oldest boat. Whale watching has since become very popular and the number of passengers has increased year by year. As a consequence the oak boats are today six instead of one, and two of those are traditional schooners.
In the beginning the minke whale was the most common whale in Skjáflandi Bay but in the last years more species are frequently seen. For instance the humpback whale, certainly one of the most popular whales as it normally raises the fluke before deep diving and occasionally waves the gigantic flippers or breaches from time to time.
The bay is also a great destination because of the birdlife and scenery. There are two islands in the bay, Lundey (Puffin Island) and Flatey (Flat Island), where a lot of birds nest. Therefore the birdlife is colourful, puffins, arctic terns, guillemots, gannets and more are frequently seen during the tours. The beautiful mountains at the western part of the bay, called Víknafjöll, make a visit to the bay even more worth while.
Duration - 3 Hours
Refreshments - Hot Choclate & Cinnamon Rolls
Guide - Expert Whale Watching Guide