Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik: The Original Húsavík Tour

Discover the authentic Húsavík Whale Watching tour that has earned the town of Húsavík the title of ‘Whale Watching Capital of Iceland’.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • North Sailing - Húsavík Whale Watching - Experience the Original Husavik Whale Watching tour that has built a reputation for the town of Husavik as the Whale Watching Capital of Iceland.
    Discover the magnificent nature of Skjálfandi bay Húsavík where you can see whales, dolphins and sea birds in their natural habitat. Our professional and highly…
What's Included
  • Light refreshments
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Pick-up
  • Shoes
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
North Sailing - Húsavík Whale Watching
Garðarsbraut
Meeting point is at North Sailing ticket office in Husavik at least 30 minutes before departure. Just look for a brown glass building with whale drawings and green letters on top saying Whale Watching Centre. Across the street from the Husavik Church.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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805kurtc
Nov 19, 2025
Very Highly Recommended - This whale watching adventure exceeded my wildest imagination! We saw and got quite close to 7 or 8 humpback whales and got some great photos. The guide was both very knowledgeable and quite affable. She was a significant highlight of the tour. We were also served hot chocolate and cookies on the journey back to Husavik. I also highly recommend checking out the restaurants and the whale museum in town. Very charming place and a truly unforgettable tour.
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Victoriajp3936sv
Nov 19, 2025
Fantastic Sightings, a Sustainable Tour with GREAT Tour Guides - This was the most brilliant tour, although a little cramped! We saw humpbacks and experienced a very rare encounter with pilot whales. Something that really struck me was the messaging around supporting whale watching businesses in this bay, as it protects this area, and the marine life within in, from hunting. I'd urge everyone to do one of these tours for that very reason. I chose this particular company due to their commitment to sustainability.
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Pilles56
Nov 2, 2025
Unforgetable experience - I arrived at Husavik without planning The Whale Watching attraction. In the last minute I decided me and my wife will do it and we didn't regret it a minute. It was really unique, so pleasant and exciting. We could see and take pictures of the whales , a lot of information and stories from our very, very knowledgeable tour guide (the Portuguese young guy ) . All the team nice and accommodating. Once in a life experience. Cinnamon bun and hot chocolate at the end of the tour. Maybe it's a little expensive....but it worth it !!!
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Nana_slo
Oct 27, 2025
Unforgettable experience - must be on your bucket list - Whale watching is a truly special experience, especially when you're greeted by a clear and sunny sky in the morning. We booked our tour with North Sailing, specifically the “Húsavík Original Whale Watching” experience. We made the reservation online six months in advance, as they offer free cancellation, which is great in case anything goes wrong. The organization of the tour was excellent – before departure, you receive all the necessary information and protective clothing. The captain and the tour guide Gosha (a marine biologist) were very dedicated and actively searched for whales. We were lucky and saw quite a few! For a more authentic experience, the captain turned off the boat’s engines, allowing us to fully enjoy the moment. We even had a close encounter with one of the whales, which swam right under our boat and gently bumped into us. The guide said this had never happened before and that it was truly an exceptional experience. At the end of the tour, they spoiled us with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns – and what could be better than enjoying a treat while watching the last close encounters with whales swimming right next to the boat? An unforgettable experience – highly recommended!
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Shantanunewdelhi
Oct 5, 2025
Take This Tour if You are in Húsavík - We booked ourselves for a 2-hour whale watching boat ride but spent a thrilling 3 hours 45 minutes on the boat watching humpback whales. bottle-nosed dolphins and pilot whales. The first hour went by without any sightings, then we saw one whale which we followed, and then a second. Then suddenly all hell broke loose; our guide (and a passionate whale lover) got deliriously excited as he spotted, first, a pod of dolphins and then, soon after, a school of pilot whales. There were a bunch of researchers on the boat who were equally excited as this was apparently an uncommon sighting, very rarely seen. The crew indulged is by following the two species around, not caring that we were well past the return time. Thanks to them we were able to witness in great company and confirm what was a unique sighting. A big thank you to North Sail and the crew of Gardar who took us on the 11 am ride on 28 September.
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111familyman111
Sep 17, 2025
HUSAVIK Sailing- was given an option for an alternative location since the weather was rough and 80% of passengers were sea-sic - Saw humpback and Minka whales. Old school whaling boat was Exceptional! The narrator was great point out not only the whales but interesting facts about whales, water depth, what eating how long lived ,how deep they dive, how communicate . VERY INTERESTING EXPERIENCE!! A++ Must do experience in Iceland!
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Roymartin99
Sep 17, 2025
Top experience with fantastic people - Kaia and Maia were the two girls who led us to the whales. His positive attitude and fantastic character made it a unique experience. I wanted to take the time to write this message why that kind of attitude and passion should be highlighted
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Odyssey15805655936
Sep 15, 2025
Great day on the water, lucky enough to see a few different whales - We had a great time on the whale watching tour. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. We saw a few different whales, all in all, a great day.
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Resort39944476603
Sep 12, 2025
A MUST do while in Iceland! - What a wonderful experience! We had smooth seas and were fortunate to see several humpback, porpoise, and a minkie. The crew was knowledgeable and fun. The hot chocolate and cinnamon buns at the end were a smashing finish to an excellent excursion. Highly recommended!
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Matthewc
Sep 24, 2025
Cancelled due to bad... - Cancelled due to bad weather but we're rebooked onto a different tour. Tour operators were very communicative and clear.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).