Whale Watching in Húsavík: Authentic Experience
4.7
192 Ratings
Húsavík

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Friends of Moby Dick in Húsavík, Iceland. Join our experienced team for a personalized whale-watching tour and witness the majestic life of whales in their natural habitat.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hafnarstétt 23 - The tour departs from Húsavík harbour aboard VINUR, sailing into Skjálfandi Bay surrounded by the mountains and coastline of North Iceland. Guests can head out onto the viewing decks while the experienced crew searches for whales and other marine life.
    Humpback and minke whales are among the most commonly sighted species in the…
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What's Included
  • 20% discount at the Whale Museum by showing their boarding pass at the entrance.
  • Life jackets
  • Floatation Overalls
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 15% discount to GeoSea
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and snacks
  • We do NOT offer Pick up & Drop off from Cruise Terminal
Additional Information

Welcome to a small, family-run whale watching company in Húsavík, Iceland’s whale watching capital. The family has been sailing Skjálfandi Bay since 1994, and today continues to share its experience and knowledge of the bay with visitors from around the world.
The experienced crew takes guests out into Skjálfandi Bay in search of whales and other marine…

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Location
Hafnarstétt 23
Hafnarstétt
IMPORTANT: The time shown is the BOAT DEPARTURE time, not check-in time. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(192 Ratings)
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Carries195
Aug 12, 2026
Great day in Húsavík! - Our whale‑watching experience in Húsavík was nothing short of unforgettable. From the moment we stepped onto the boat, the crew’s enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the local wildlife set the tone for an extraordinary day on the water. It was a beautiful sunny day, giving us sweeping views of Skjálfandi Bay’s dramatic coastline. Within minutes of leaving the harbor, we spotted playful white‑beaked dolphins feeding. Then we saw a humpback surfacing gracefully while feeding and the whale fluked several times. I left Húsavík with a full heart, incredible photos, and a deeper appreciation for Iceland’s marine life. If you’re visiting the north of Iceland, this whale‑watching tour is an absolute must. It’s peaceful, exhilarating, and beautifully humbling all at once.
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Michelle
Aug 5, 2026
Highly recommend! - We loved our whale watching tour! Got to see various birds, a seal, and Magic, the humpback, diving multiple times. Loved it, highly recommend!
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Danielye5577
Aug 4, 2026
Close to whales and seabirds - We had an amazing experience on the whale watching tour with Friends of Moby Dick. The guides were incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating information throughout the trip about the different whale species we were searching for, as well as the many seabirds we encountered along the way. It felt like we were getting both a wildlife tour and a marine biology lesson. The wildlife did not disappoint. We saw whales multiple times during the tour, and on several occasions they surfaced very close to the boat, giving everyone fantastic views and great photo opportunities. We also saw an incredible number of seabirds, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The crew was professional, organized, and clearly passionate about wildlife and conservation. Their excitement was contagious and made every sighting even more special. If you’re looking for a memorable whale watching experience in Iceland, I highly recommend Friends of Moby Dick.
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Aulop592
Aug 2, 2026
Goal achieved - Very friendly and helpful, we fortunately reached our goal by managing to spot the whales.
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Socaljoe2018
Aug 1, 2026
A great experience - their team went above and beyond - We booked a whale watching tour with Friends of Moby Dick during our trip to Húsavík, and it was a great experience. For us it was a great location, as we saw three different types of whales, dolphins and puffins. From the moment we arrived at their building for check in, we were well taken care of by the staff. What also set this experience apart was how helpful and accommodating their entire team was helping our special needs son. While on the boat, the crew members were also great with him, frequently checking on him throughout the trip to make sure he was doing ok. A special shoutout goes to one of our guides, Juan, who was outstanding. His efforts with our son and engaging him during the trip were very much appreciated. His patience, warmth, and genuine care toward our son did not go unnoticed. His overall knowledge of whales was great and he made our trip both educational and interesting for the whole family. If you're deciding where to whale watch in Iceland, I’d highly recommend Húsavík ,and would highly recommend Friends of Moby Dick. Five stars all around and 10 stars to Juan. Muchas Gracias!!
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Jennat903
Jul 28, 2026
Happy Customer - Had an awesome tour and was able to spot 5 whales during the tour, even saw one whale come up for feeding. It was an excellent experience, especially being able to see puffins as well. Didn’t want the tour to end!
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Michael
Jul 27, 2026
Excellent tour, highly recommended. - Great tour with friendly and knowledgeable staff. We saw humpback whales which was a dream come true.
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Marka-dfw
Jul 21, 2026
Saw whales and learned much - Staff was great, including explaining whale biology. I liked the red floating overalls they have you wear. We followed a humpback and a minke whale. Wear good grippy footwear on deck
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Getaway23998182035
Aug 10, 2026
“Whale Watching? Never Again. Traumatized for life.” - More Chasing thah Whale watsching Although we missed our original tour due to a delay, we chose to rebook another departure. Unfortunately, this proved to be a disappointing decision. The front of the boat was extremely crowded, which meant we had to remain at the rear. Each time a whale was spotted, the vessel immediately accelerated towards it. By the time we arrived, the whale had typically already disappeared. We would also like to note that when our daughter attempted to move towards the front, she was asked by a member of staff to return to her seat, as she was informed that she was obstructing the passageway. We later managed to secure seats at the front; however, after approximately 15 minutes, we were asked to vacate them so that other passengers could also have an opportunity to view the sightings. We fully understand that wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. However, the overcrowding, onboard organisation, and constant rushing from one sighting to another made the experience feel more stressful than enjoyable. Overall, the tour was very disappointing and uncomfortable, and ultimately not as engaging as expected. Given the price and our expectations, we would not recommend this tour.
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368tijanaj
Jul 26, 2026
Disappointment - We were extremely disappointed with this experience. Our whale watching tour in Húsavík was cancelled by the company because they claimed bad weather was expected. However, the weather was actually beautiful – around 22°C, calm, and all the other whale watching companies were operating their tours as usual. Because the cancellation happened so late, we were unable to book with another company, as all the remaining tours were already full. As a result, we completely missed the opportunity to go whale watching, which was one of the main reasons for visiting Húsavík. This was a very frustrating and disappointing experience.
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