Whale Watching in Husavik
Overview
Watch the waves for sightings of Iceland’s native marine wildlife on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure from Húsavík. Cruise into Skjálfandi Bay by traditional oak boat as a guide explains the diverse sea life living in the depths. From your vantage point aboard your vessel, watch the seas for majestic humpback and minke whales, and look out for playful dolphins and porpoises. In the early summer months, you may even spot blue whales and fin whales. Sip warming coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy an unforgettable adventure on the Icelandic seas.
What's Included
- Warm, weatherproof overalls
- 10% discount to Geosea, warm sea bath in Husavik.
- Bathroom facilities
- 20% discount to the Husavik Whale Museum
- Professional guide
Meeting Location
Garðarsbraut
640 Húsavík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-23650P1
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