Whale Watching in Husavik
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.
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Whale Watching Tour
Whale Watching Tour - 3 hrs: 3 hour whale watching tour from Husavik harbour. Go whale watching on a traditional oak boat. Get a chance to see whales, puffins and sea birds in their natural environment.
What's included in Whale Watching in Husavik
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Warm, weatherproof overalls
- 10% discount to Geosea, warm sea bath in Husavik.
- Bathroom facilities
- 20% discount to the Husavik Whale Museum
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure Point: Húsavík harbor Address: Hafnarstétt 9,640 Husavik All our tours are operated in cooperation with North Sailing. The ticket office is located in centre of town, opposite the Húsavík church.
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Ticket Redemption
We are happy to announce that Salka Whale Watching is now a part of the North Sailing family. All our tours in the season of 2022 are run by North Sailing. We want to ask you to arrive at North Sailing's Whale Watching Centre, a glass building located in the centre of town, opposite the church. We look forward to seeing you!