You may spot a whale in Skjálfandi bay

Husavik - Original Whale Watching

Spot whales, dolphins and puffins in their natural habitat on a boat trip to Skjálfandi Bay.

  • Enjoy a three-hour whale watching tour of magnificent Skjálfandi Bay
  • Observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat from a wooden boat
  • Scout for the many puffins and other seabirds thriving here in the summer months
  • Stroll charming Húsavik – considered the whale watching capital of the world

  • Difficulty level

    Level 3: Active - good mobility needed

  • Duration

    3hrs 30min – 4hrs

  • Booking code

    G-HUS10

  • From

    174 €

  • Please note

    Dress according to local weather conditions with good footwear (closed toe recommended) with a rubber or non-slip sole. Bring a camera.

Whale haven   

Skjálfandi Bay is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. In fact, whales are often encountered within 20 minutes of leaving the harbour – sometimes surfacing alongside our boats. The whales you’ll see here are mostly minke or humpback, with more species arriving in the summer months. Dolphins and harbour porpoises also love these plankton-rich waters.  

Practical information: 

  • Language: English/German.

  • Included: Hot chocolate and a cinnamon bun. 

  • Remarks/requirements: Dress according to local weather conditions with good footwear (closed toe recommended) with a rubber or non-slip sole. Bring a camera. 

  • Walking information: To and from the boat, about 400 metres each way. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.