Whale Watching in Husavik
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Akureyri, Iceland
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the enchantment of watching whales in their natural environment on a 3-hour whale watching tour from Husavik. Climb aboard a powerful boat and relax as an expert skipper sails to spots renowned for abundant whale sightings. Observe wild seabirds and playful dolphins in their natural environment while scouring the sea for sightings of colossal humpback, blue and Minke whales. Warm up with Hot cocoa and cinnamon buns served on your way back.
- 3-hour Húsavík whale-watching tour
- Explore Skjálfandi Bay by traditional oak boat with a guide
- Gain insight into the diverse marine life living off the Icelandic coast
- Watch the waves for humpback and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and porpoises
- Sip hot cocoa and stay warm against the elements
- Enjoy a 20% discount on admission to the Húsavík Whale Museum.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Warm, weatherproof overalls
- Bathroom facilities
- 20% discount to the Husavik Whale Museum
- 10% discount to Geosea, warm sea bath in Husavik.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- North Sailing - Húsavík Whale WatchingGarðarsbraut, 640 Húsavík, Iceland
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jackie_C
3 hour trip, they provide a warmth layer for us since it was cold and windy.
Provided hot cocoa and a bun at the end.
Highly recommend saw 6 whales.
Reviews
4.6
based on 119 reviews
julia_L, Aug 2025
Unpleasant experience…it’s a raining day. We have to put on our jumper overalls and raincoat in the boat, out in the open with shelter. The jumper n raincoat were already wet. The jumper and raincoats were very old, buttons not working and some were torn and they were semi-wet as they were put on the deck of the boat without shelter.
We had to put on these outfits on the boat without any cover and it’s raining.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear julia_L,
Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. We appreciate your candid feedback regarding the conditions and the equipment.
We regret that you encountered wet, old, and damaged overalls and raincoats. The comfort and safety of our guests are a top priority, and we understand that dealing with faulty, semi-wet gear was frustrating and uncomfortable. This is not the standard we aim to uphold.
We are immediately looking into our inventory and storage procedures to ensure all safety gear is properly maintained and stored correctly.
We apologize that the equipment detracted from your overall experience. We sincerely hope that the sightings you had made the trip worthwhile and provided a memorable highlight to your day, despite the issues with the gear.
Thank you again for helping us improve.
All the best,
Verónica.
Ali_M, Aug 2025
Fantastic experience. The crew were absolutely amazing. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and environmentally conscious. They know exactly which spots are whale watching hotspots and they ensure the nails, birds, mammals are viewed from a safe distance so they're not distressed. We saw a humpback doing backflips and side flips for almost 45 minutes.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Ali_M,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us.
Your comments about the crew being friendly, knowledgeable, and environmentally conscious mean the world to us. Sustainable and respectful wildlife viewing is at the very core of our mission, so your observation that we ensure animals are viewed from a safe, non-distressing distance is the highest praise we can receive.
And what a spectacular sighting you had! Seeing a Humpback Whale doing backflips and side flips for almost 45 minutes is truly a rare and breathtaking show. You were incredibly lucky!
Thank you again for choosing a company that prioritizes both the guest experience and the protection of the magnificent wildlife in Skjálfandi Bay.
We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
All the best,
Verónica.
Claire_H, Jul 2025
From start to finish everyone was great Checking in was easy and the crew on board so helpful and super informative. We were able to see 6 different whales and follow a few along their journey and 2 sets of doubles which was really cool. We were kept informed of where they were sighted and details of what they were doing and how to tell them apart. Very cool
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Claire_H,
Thank you so much for your truly outstanding review! We are especially delighted to read that you couldn't have asked for better service from start to finish.
It makes us incredibly proud to hear that our staff, both at check-in and the crew on board, were helpful and super informative. Our goal is to make the entire process smooth and educational, so your feedback confirms we are doing things right!
What a successful day you had on the water! Seeing 6 different whales is an incredible experience. We are thrilled that the crew kept you well informed about the sightings, their behaviors, and how to identify them. That deeper understanding truly enhances the magic of the moment.
Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back for another cool adventure in Húsavík!
All the best,
Verónica.
Jackie_C, Jul 2025
3 hour trip, they provide a warmth layer for us since it was cold and windy.
Provided hot cocoa and a bun at the end.
Highly recommend saw 6 whales.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Jackie,
Thank you so much for your wonderful, concise review!
We are absolutely thrilled that you had such an incredible tour and were lucky enough to spot 6 whales during your 3 hour trip: that is a truly rewarding day out on the water!
We appreciate you mentioning the warmth layer we provide. The conditions can certainly be cold and windy here in Iceland, and keeping our guests comfortable is a top priority! We're also glad you enjoyed the hot chocolate and cinnamon bun to warm up at the end of your adventure.
Your "highly recommend" means the world to our team.
We hope to see you back in Húsavík again soon!
All the best,
Verónica.
Kelly_S, Sep 2024
The weather was perfect for watching this amazing whale feed. Our guide was friendly and informative with a sweet treat on the return ride.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience! Seeing whales feed at the surface is really rare :) We're happy our guide could share their passion with you.
Hope to see you again !
Renqiu_C, Aug 2024
Very great time, the guide obviously cared very much about whales! It was an incredible opportunity and I would definitely do it again.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
We’re so happy you enjoyed your experience with us! Our guides are passionate and always try to share that during the tour. Hope to see you again !
Monika_L, Aug 2024
Successful whale watching tour with great staff on board. Lots of interesting info bits thoughout the tour. Our original booking was cancelled due to bad weather, but rescheduling options were provided and organized quickly. Thanks!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience on our tour and appreciate your kind words about our crew and service :)
We hope to welcome you back to Húsavík some day!
sara_e, Jun 2024
We saw different types of whales, puffins, and dolphins! Great experience and comfortable environment
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! It is great to hear that you enjoyed your experience on our boat and it seems like you had the opportunity to see many different species! We would be very happy to welcome you back someday!
Greetings from Húsavík
Cary_D, Mar 2024
The Husavik day was cancelled but transferred to Arksogssandur on another day. Got to see harbour porpoises and humpback breaching.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your review! We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the Husavik day, but we're glad we could transfer your trip to Árskógssandur. It’s wonderful to hear that you had the opportunity to see harbor porpoises and witness a humpback whale breaching. Such experiences are truly special, and we’re delighted you enjoyed them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and we´re hoping to welcome you onboard again :)
Best regards
Paulina
Holly_T, Sep 2023
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.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed seeing the humpback whale and appreciated our knowledgeable guide. It can indeed get quite chilly out on the water, so your advice to layer up is spot on. We're happy you had a great experience despite the cold and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Best wishes
Paulina
Elisabeth_d, Jun 2023
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
Larry_M, Aug 2022
Nice ride. Limited whale visibility.
Unique experience.
Whale Museum in Husavik was amazing!
Thank you.
BELEN_D, Jul 2022
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 :)
Emma T, Sep 2016
The tour guide and service were great! Unfortunately, however, we only saw one whale. The weather wasn't great and the boat made us feel pretty sick and also did not have a lot of space, and it was very slow moving so it takes a while to get to the area where you might be able to see whales. I was clinging onto the railing the entire way back and got bruises. I don't think there is anything that the staff could have done better, they were great! Just know what you are signing up for.
Oleg A, Sep 2016
For people who never seen these beautiful giantic creaturs, it's a must have trip :
For me that was just only a nice time spend, for my girlfirend it was like one of the biggest adventures. The boat is funny on your arrival, crew gives you warm overall in order to protect, and tries to monitor seas in order to find more place to see whales, trying to approach or at least pass as close as possible.
Recommended to join! :
Stefano_F, Sep 2025
Great experience! Punctual and precise in the preliminary stages of boating and in the explanations related to safety and sighting methods. Our guide, Laura, very good and able to accompany us with her directions all the time. Very nice and welcoming cabin crew and captain. During the whale watching we stopped at two different points and saw in both cases the whales. All very exciting. To give us some more excitement, the boat ride lasted beyond the established time and we had the opportunity to see, very closely, the last whale.
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Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Stefano,
Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful experience with us.
It's fantastic that you found our preliminary phases—from check-in to the safety and sighting explanations—to be punctual and precise. We strive to make the whole process smooth and informative.
What a memorable trip you had! Finding whales in two different spots is a great success. And it thrills us that the tour was extended beyond the scheduled time to reward you with a magnificent, very close-up view of the last whale. Those emotional, extra moments are what we love to share with our guests.
We will absolutely pass your kind words on to your guide, Laura, as well as the captain and the rest of the crew for being so friendly and welcoming.
Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back for another exciting adventure in Húsavík!
All the best,
Verónica.
Lea_S, May 2025
Nous avons eu la chance de faire cette activité dans des conditions météorologiques optimales, sous un beau soleil et sans vent. Avec l'équipement fourni nous n'avons pas eu froid. Le personnel est très sympathique et nous donne de précieuses informations sur les baleines. Nous avons eu la chance d'en voir plusieurs ce jour là et de pouvoir s'approcher assez près, souvenir mémorable de les voir dans leur élément naturel. N'oubliez pas de signer la pétition en sortant pour interdire la chasse à la baleine en Islande !
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Lea_S,
Thank you for your fantastic review and for describing your tour as "Extraordinaire"!
We are thrilled to hear that you had the luck of experiencing the tour in optimal weather conditions: beautiful sunshine and no wind always make the bay even more special. We are glad the provided gear kept you warm and comfortable throughout the trip!
It sounds like you had incredible luck with the sightings, too. Seeing several whales and being able to observe them up close in their natural element truly makes for a memorable souvenir.
We are also very proud that you highlighted our staff's friendly attitude and the valuable information they provided.
We wholeheartedly stand by your concluding message. The team is deeply committed to the protection and conservation of whales, and we thank you for signing the petition. It is an issue of great importance to the future of these magnificent creatures.
Thank you once again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back to Húsavík soon!
All the best,
Verónica.
montserrat_c, Aug 2024
Nos lo pasamos muy bien y vimos una ballena varias veces muy de cerca. Recomendaría para días de lluvia o frío traer un buen calzado. Unas buenas botas impermeables que prevengan la entrada de agua en los pies.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on our boat! It is true that it is recommended to bring warm clothes and appropriate footwear for the Icelandic weather at sea :) We hope to see you again some day!
JoseMaria_E, Jun 2024
El avistamiento de ballenas fué increible, muy interesante y un paseo muy agradable. El trato y la información magnifica en todo momento.. La ropa que nos dieron para protegernos del aguan y el frio muy eficiente..
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on our boat as well as the knowledge and information that was shared by the guide!
We hope to see you again sometime in Húsavík!
Antonio_L, Jun 2024
La experiencia muy buena y el servicio también, nos ofrecieron chocolate caliente y un tentempié a bordo, el único fallo es que no hubo la suele avistar ballenas y eso no siempre es posible
Beate_M, May 2024
Sehr gute Begleitung und Erklärungen des Personals und das geduldige ausharren bei sichtung von Walen mit dem absoluten Respekt vor den Tieren. Sie wurden nicht bedrängt. Sehr zu empfehlen. Es war wunderschön
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Vielen Dank für Ihre herzliche Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie mit der Begleitung und den Erklärungen unseres Personals zufrieden waren. Wir legen großen Wert auf den respektvollen Umgang mit den Tieren, und es ist schön zu hören, dass Sie das zu schätzen wissen. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!
Beste Grüße, Paulina
Jan_v, Sep 2023
Fijne vriendelijke bemanning die dit met hart en ziel doen.
Giede uitleg over zowel de walvissen als dolfijnen die we gezien hebben.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hartelijk dank voor uw mooie beoordeling! We zijn blij te horen dat u tevreden was met onze vriendelijke bemanning en dat hun passie voor het werk duidelijk was. Het is geweldig dat u de uitleg over de walvissen en dolfijnen waardeerde. We hopen u in de toekomst weer aan boord te mogen verwelkomen voor een nieuw avontuur!
Mirjam_E, Aug 2023
Sehr gute Informationen während der Fahrt.
Nicht nur über die Wale, sondern auch über ihr Verhalten und die Umgebung.
Wir haben dann zwei Schweinswale mehrmals gesehen und eine Gruppe grosser Delphine.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Vielen Dank für Ihre positive Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie die Informationen während der genossen haben. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie zwei Schweinswale und eine Gruppe großer Delfine gesehen haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder an Bord begrüßen zu dürfen!
Beste Grüße
Paulina
Erik_A, Aug 2023
Vi har set mindst 25 hvaler
Det var en fantastisk tur, vejret var fuldstændig med os. Vores guide hun var fantastisk til at fortælle om hvaler.
Anhvo_T, Jul 2023
Malgré un début dubitatif, nous avions pu voir 3-4 jeunes mâles de très près, dont 1 à 2m.
Nos 2 accompagnatrices étaient aussi des biologistes marins. Elles avaient donné pas mal d'informations avec une réelle passion.
Heureusement aussi d'avoir eu la combinaison intégrale qui nous a permis de ne pas prendre froid.
En prime, un bon chocolat chaud et un gâteau sont offerts en fin d'excursion.
MarieAgns_B, May 2023
un incontournable a faire en Islande.
vraiment un moment magique.
nous avons vue de jolie baleine.
un vrai bonheur
Elisa_G, Aug 2022
Siamo stati molto fortunati: giornata di sole, viste almeno una decina di balene di cui una ha saltato addirittura fuori dall’acqua! Visti anche i delfini!
Guida molto simpatica e preparata, dolce e cioccolata alla fine del tour, lo consiglio.
Riccardo_Z, Aug 2022
È stata una grande emozione vedere le megattere nel loro habitat naturale. Un'esperienza per la vita, la consiglio a tutti!
JeanPierre_D, Jul 2022
Bien, mais ne vous attendez pas à voir une foultitude de cétacés. Il a fallu être patient, chercher longtemps, supporter le roulis (bcp à bord ont vomi), pour finalement parvenir à apercevoir quelques dauphins et une baleine à bosse. Celle-ci était néanmoins toute proche et le spectacle valait d'avoir su persévérer.
Audrey_J, May 2022
La durée de l’excursion pour voir au final si peu de choses en mer.
Le personnel du bateau était agréable.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Audrey,
I'm sorry to hear that you weren't perfectly satisfied with the tour.
Since we're dealing with the nature on all our tours, we cannot guarantee any sightings and therefore some days are better than others.
Thank you for the kind words towards our crew :)
I hope we get to welcome you on board with us again someday!
Kind regards,
Þórný
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