This 3-hour activity has built a reputation for the town of Húsavík as the capital of whale watching in Iceland. Discover the stunning beauty of Skjálfandi Bay while observing whales, dolphins and sea birds in their natural habitat.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Experience a whale-watching excursion on board a traditional oak boat
See whales, dolphins and seabirds in their natural habitat
Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a cinnamon bun

Full description

Experience the Original Húsavík Whale Watching tour that has turned Húsavík into Iceland’s whale-watching capital. On this 3-hour activity you’ll marvel at the natural beauty of Skjálfandi and have the opportunity to see whales, dolphins and sea birds. Enjoy a smooth, safe sailing adventure in a traditional Icelandic oak ship and treat yourself to a cup of hot cocoa and some cinnamon buns on the return trip. This tour has been recommended by thousands of satisfied visitors to Iceland from around the world. The Original Husavik Whale Watching tour is an authentic wildlife activity operated by the pioneers of whale watching in Iceland.

Includes

Live tour guide
Transport for activity duration: Other water transport
Hot chocolate
Warm clothing

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

North Sailing - Húsavík Whale Watching office

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Important information

Know before you go

Be sure to dress appropriately for this tour, as it can be cold out in the bay
Bring a hat and gloves and wear suitable shoes
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

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 443 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4/5
Safety
4.7/5

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I went alone on this trip in winter time, you are provided with two layers of water-resistant coveralls, and long as you have a decent pair of gloves, you'll soon forget how cold the weather is. I found that our guide gave us lots of information about the types and number of whales in the area as well as some background about the port we departed from, the captain of the ship was able to position the boat in in good places for us to get really close-up to the whales. They also provide a cinnamon bun and a cup of hot chocolate for the journey back to the harbour.

September 25, 2021

Interesting journey of searching for whales. Boat was big and very traditional. Our guide was very informative, he knew a lot of about whales, seemed like they are his passion. We saw dolphins and two kind of whales, one of which really big, did fountains and showed his tale. On our way back we enjoyed hot chocolate and cinnamon buns. Recommended to do for sure!

August 22, 2021

I took my family of 5, 3 boys(3,5,15) and wife, on this amazing experience. We were lucky enough to have amazing weather and 3 types of whales and some playful dolphins. The one humpback whale was pretty and I got some great pictures. There were puffins all around as well.

July 15, 2021

Húsavík 3-Hour Original Whale Watching Tour

Húsavík 3-Hour Original Whale Watching Tour

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