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Husavik: Whale Watching on a Carbon Neutral Oak Boat

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Husavik: Whale Watching on a Carbon Neutral Oak Boat
4.5
183 reviews

Experience the original Húsavík whale watching tour which is now carbon neutral and has built a reputation for the town of Húsavík as the capital of whale watching in Iceland.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Francisco Javier –

Though the tour we booked from Húsavik was cancelled because of the weather, we were offered to take it later that day from Húsavik, or the next day from Hjalteyri, where the weather was better. We decided to take it from Hjalteyri, and it was the best choice, we could see a lot of whales, some of them really close. Highly recommendable!

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Shibaun – Australia

A great experience and an informative guide. We saw a couple of white beaked dolphins and a humpback whale feeding which we were able to observe for some time. The boat was so quiet we were able to hear the whale breaching and expelling water through its blowhole quite clearly as well as the birds. The finale was observing the puffins on Puffin Island. Highly recommend this for the experience of a quiet, eco-friendly ride on an electric oak ship/boat.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a 3-hour eco-friendly whale watching tour on a traditional oak boat
  • See whales, dolphins and seabirds in their natural habitat
  • Treat yourself with a cup of hot chocolate and a cinnamon bun

Full description

The original whale watching tour is now available carbon neutral. The local tour operator has adopted an active environmental policy based on the idea of sustainable development. In 2015, it became the first whale watching company in the world to offer carbon neutral whale watching. In cooperation with some other actors, a unique hybrid propulsion system that allows running the ship on renewable energy instead of fossil fuel has been developed.  Experience the tour on a carbon neutral boat and discover the magnificent nature of Skjálfandi Bay observing whales, dolphins and seabirds in their natural habitat. Enjoy smooth sailing and treat yourself to a cup of hot cocoa and cinnamon buns. Join the tour and enjoy an authentic wildlife adventure with the pioneers of whale watching in Iceland.

Includes

  • Whale-watching cruise
  • Live commentary from a professional guide
  • Light refreshments
  • Warm overalls
  • Pickup
  • Shoes

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Meeting point

Local tour operator ticket office, Hafnarstétt, Húsavík, Iceland.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Gloves

Know before you go

  • Be sure to dress appropriately for this tour; it can be cold out in the bay
  • The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of another date or full refund
  • If no whales are seen on the tour, you will be offered another whale watching tour free of charge
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible. Please contact the tour operator prior to arrival

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 183 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Francisco Javier – June 24, 2019 – Verified booking
Though the tour we booked from Húsavik was cancelled because of the weather, we were offered to take it later that day from Húsavik, or the next day from Hjalteyri, where the weather was better. We decided to take it from Hjalteyri, and it was the best choice, we could see a lot of whales, some of them really close. Highly recommendable!
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Shibaun – AustraliaJune 8, 2023 – Verified booking
A great experience and an informative guide. We saw a couple of white beaked dolphins and a humpback whale feeding which we were able to observe for some time. The boat was so quiet we were able to hear the whale breaching and expelling water through its blowhole quite clearly as well as the birds. The finale was observing the puffins on Puffin Island. Highly recommend this for the experience of a quiet, eco-friendly ride on an electric oak ship/boat.
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Rachel – United StatesJuly 3, 2023 – Verified booking
Love the quiet boat! We had a very smooth ride and were surrounded by whales - one even bonked its head on our boat!

Product ID: 87662

Activity provider:North Sailing

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