Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Guide

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Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Guide
4.5729074 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5729074 out of 5 stars
2318 reviews

Discover the stunning beauty of Skjálfandi Bay on a boat tour while observing whales, dolphins, and sea birds in their natural habitat. Find out why Húsavík is the whale watching capital of Iceland.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Yves – Switzerland

What an unforgettable experience! We saw four humpback whales — one came really close to the boat, which was just magical. The guides were super knowledgeable and friendly, everything was well organized, and the 8 PM tour had the most beautiful evening light. Truly a highlight of our trip to Iceland!

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Chiara – Italy

the team was super friendly and trained! the guide guy was very entertaining along the way and his words were very helpful against the rough waters ahahah it WAS an experience I’ll recommend 100% 🤍

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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

Embark on a whale-watching cruise in Húsavík with live commentary. Marvel at the natural beauty of Skjálfandi Bay and get up close to whales, dolphins, and sea birds. Cruise by the north coast of Iceland on a traditional oak boat with light refreshments and warm overalls included.
Observe the large diversity of marine animals in Skjálfandi. Enjoy a smooth, safe sailing adventure in an Icelandic oak ship and treat yourself to a cup of hot cocoa and some cinnamon buns on the return trip.

This round-trip tour is an authentic wildlife activity operated by the pioneers of whale watching in Iceland. With informative commentary from your guide, learn why Húsavík has turned into Iceland’s whale-watching capital.

Includes

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

Meeting point

Meet at 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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 2318 reviews

Review summary

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

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Yves – SwitzerlandJune 11, 2025 – Verified booking
What an unforgettable experience! We saw four humpback whales — one came really close to the boat, which was just magical. The guides were super knowledgeable and friendly, everything was well organized, and the 8 PM tour had the most beautiful evening light. Truly a highlight of our trip to Iceland!
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Chiara – ItalyJune 4, 2025 – Verified booking
the team was super friendly and trained! the guide guy was very entertaining along the way and his words were very helpful against the rough waters ahahah it WAS an experience I’ll recommend 100% 🤍
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Bharadwaj Gopala – United KingdomMay 29, 2025 – Verified booking
The experience was amazing as we spotted a humpback whale after an hour of journey into the sea The marine biologist was really good explaining us facts and sharing knowledge on whales Hot drink and a treat was satisfactory to our palate after an amazing whale watching for quite sometime

Product ID: 85302

Activity provider:North Sailing

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