Traditional Whale Watching Tour from Husavik
- Explore Husavik, Europe's whale-watching hub, for unforgettable marine encounters
- Set sail in the embrace of Skjalfandi Bay in a traditional Icelandic oak boat
- Explore the Whale Capital for high chances of spotting majestic whales in their natural habitat
- Embark on a nature and wildlife adventure with experienced guides, staying warm in crew-provided overalls
What to expect
Embark on an unforgettable whale-watching tour from Husavik, the Whale Capital of Iceland. Set sail on a traditional oak boat across Skjalfandi Bay, renowned for its abundant wildlife and diverse whale species. A knowledgeable guide provides live commentary as you encounter majestic humpback whales and lively white-beaked dolphins. While the journey offers a wild experience, chances of spotting whales in their natural habitat are high. Whether it's the peak whale-watching season or an off-peak adventure, this whale tour in Husavik offers a chance to witness some of the most fascinating types of whales. Don't miss the opportunity to explore Iceland's whale-watching hotspots on this guided whale-watching excursion








Reviews
It is a wonderful experience. Though the day we went was little rainy, they provided suitable equipments like warm coats and rain coats, so it wasn't as cold as expected. It's always be the luck of the draw to see whales. Luckily after less than an hour waiting, we found couples of whales (and Puffins on the sea). Moreover, we were lucky enough to see one whale jumping out of the water. The crew are nice and explained the situation in detail. Highly recommended Gentle Giants to everyone for whale watching!
we got to see many humpback whales despite the windy weather. I highly recommended. The guide is super nice and she knows what she's doing, a marine biologist, what else do you ask for. 3 hours of unforgettable experience.
The tour guide Fabio and his assistant Fiaona were very professional in helping to introduce the entire whale watching process and precautions. It was recommended to take seasickness medicine and not to be stubborn. Most people on the boat were vomiting. Fortunately, we saw beautiful whales and whale tails. The whole experience lasted more than 3 hours. It is also recommended not to wear too many clothes... Otherwise, the winter coats and raincoats provided would be difficult to put on. It was really a special experience. You must come to Husavik to watch whales when you come to Iceland in summer.
Fantastic! 🐋 The boat was larger and sailed far out of the harbor. We saw several different whales. Josefine entertained us with interesting facts in her simply lovely way. The boat didn't rock much. And the whales were left alone after a while, which gave us plenty of time to move on to the next spot and observe the next animal. They were very close! The tour lasted just over 3 hours in total. We were able to take our backpacks with us, and there was a restroom at the starting point. A huge thank you!
Very nice tour, a bit too expensive, but a good experience overall.
Safety: Everyone changes into a warm one-piece suit before boarding the boat. Location: The meeting point is easy to find, and there's free public parking nearby. Equipment: The captain's driving skills are excellent.
need to go there office 40min in advance, as you need to queue to get the physical ticket. park the car nearby, go to toilet etc. whale is so close to see
An experience that relies heavily on luck. I was very fortunate to see it, but I later found out that similar activities are available in Akureyri as well, and everyone there was able to see them too. So, it doesn't seem necessary to make a special trip to Húsavík unless you specifically want to visit the town or try the hot springs. The town itself is quite charming, though.
it was an eye opener to see the whales. I went in mid October and still managed to see some sightings on a good weather
Wetsuits and raincoats will be provided, but it will still be very cold when it's windy, so please dress warmly. The captain worked hard to help us track the whales, and we were lucky enough to see a few (though they were at some distance). It really still depends a lot on luck!
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