Family-Run Husavík Whale Watching Tour
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Experience the best whale watching in Húsavík, the whale-watching capital of Iceland, on a traditional Icelandic oak boat. Witness the incredible marine life near the Arctic Circle on this fully guided adventure, perfect for nature lovers exploring North Iceland.
The tour begins in the picturesque town of Húsavík, located on the shores of Skjálfandi Bay in northeast Iceland. Known for its rich biodiversity, the bay is home to numerous whale species, making it a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Your journey starts at Húsavík harbor, where you'll board a beautifully restored oak boat. Originally a fishing vessel, it has been transformed into an eco-friendly whale-watching ship that sails with minimal impact on nature.
Spend approximately three hours exploring Skjálfandi Bay, guided by an expert who will help you spot whales and answer any questions. The bay is home to around 24 whale species, including minke whales, harbor porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, and humpback whales. If you're lucky, you may even see the majestic blue whale—the largest animal on Earth—or catch a glimpse of killer whales, fin whales, and pilot whales. From April to August, keep an eye out for puffins as well!
Nature’s unpredictability makes every trip unique. You might witness whales breaching, feeding, or socializing, and playful dolphins riding the bow waves of the boat. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to experience Húsavík whale watching and the incredible wildlife of Skjálfandi Bay. Check availability now by selecting a date!
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Weather and sea conditions
Tours are dependent on weather and sea conditions. For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change or cancel departures, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change. In case of cancellations due to weather, customers receive a full refund or can change their departure depending on availability.
Whale sightings
Our whale watching tours take place in wild nature, which is very unpredictable. The chances of seeing whales are up to 98%, but sightings cannot be guaranteed. If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, passengers are welcome to join a GG1 Whale Watching tour free of charge, depending on availability. Passengers can get a voucher for a free GG1 Whale Watching tour that is valid for the passengers of the original booking. The voucher is valid on tours where availability and bookings in advance cannot be made. The voucher is valid unlimited. We do not refund tickets if no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour.
Minimum number of passengers
A minimum number of passengers is required for all our tours. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to change or cancel departures, even with short notice. In such cases, customers are offered alternative options or a full refund.
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