TOUR DESCRIPTION

Here is your chance to see the incredible whales of Eyjafjordur in their natural habitat. Our specially trained whale watching guides are experts at spotting them and will tell you all about wildlife, nature and the Eyjafjord area. Specially trained, highly qualified whale watching guides will take you on a 2,5 - 3,5 hour tour to Eyjafjordur - the longest fjord in Iceland. They will provide you with information about wildlife, nature, environmental issues, history and the fjord area while taking pictures that you will be able to receive after the tour.

We operate our tours on 3 big boats - specially modified, dedicated for safe whale-watching encounters in Iceland. Our biggest boat is the only high-speed, specially modified, whale watching ship in Iceland. Capable of carrying 200 passengers with spectacular views from our “cinema styled” viewing platforms and its speed guarantees sustainable whale watching tours, wherever the animals might be located in the fjord. With ample indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, and a cafeteria, you can be sure that the ride is comfortable and pleasant, even on challenging weather days.

Get closer to whales and wildlife on the Original Húsavík Whale Watching tour that has built a reputation for Húsavík as the Whale Watching Capital of Iceland.

Observe whales, dolphins and sea birds in their natural habitat on this 3-hour splendid experience while experiencing the natural beauty of Skjálfandi Bay.

Húsavík is a marine lover’s paradise, with over 97% average success rate of whale sightings in the last three decades! The main focus of the tour is to spot and enjoy the presence of marine mammals. Who knows, you might see curious minke whales, breaching humpbacks, playful pods of dolphins or even blue whales, the largest mammal on earth! And yet, each tour is unique. If you’re lucky, killer whales, fin whales and other species could even make an appearance. These amazing animals visit the Bay to feed on the plentiful krill and plankton.

Enjoy a smooth, safe sailing in a traditional Icelandic oak ship with great viewing decks to explore the home of the whales. Our professional and highly qualified crew will guide you throughout the tour, share great knowledge about whales and fascinating stories from Skjálfandi Bay.

On the way home, treat yourself to complimentary refreshments served onboard – hot chocolate and cinnamon buns! An original family recipe. Recommended by thousands of satisfied travellers worldwide, the Húsavík Original Whale Watching tour is an authentic wildlife adventure by North Sailing, the pioneers of whale watching in Iceland with over 25 years of experience.

Can you imagine anything better than sailing around Skjálfandi Bay with pods of whales all around? Sailing around Skjálfandi Bay on board the most animal- and environmentally-friendly whale watching vessel in the world! Andvari, the electric — and completely silent — boat, glides through the sea, giving you the opportunity to quietly sneak up on the whales in their natural habitat causing them minimum disturbance. This sustainable approach to nature is combined with a professional crew, specially trained in responsible conduct with the whales. The Husavik Original Silent Whale Watching tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go whale watching while reducing your carbon footprint down to zero.

In this authentic wildlife adventure, whale watching and puffin watching are combined! Humpbacks, minkes and other whales might say hello, and you’re likely to see more puffins than you can count!

We start the tour by sailing to Puffin Island, located only a short distance out of Húsavík. Over the summer, Puffin Island is bustling with life, with over 100,000 Puffins staying in the colony every year. Watching these funny little birds nesting, flying around and diving for food is very entertaining. Especially kids love the unique clumsy flying style! The wooden boats sail around the island, giving you a good time to observe the diverse birdlife. The crew onboard has extensive knowledge of local birds and wildlife, and they’re happy to share their wisdom with passengers.

The puffins arrive in the middle of April every year and stay until the end of August. It is also interesting that 60% of the world’s puffins breed in Iceland, so you are in the right place to see these amusing birds.

Next, we will head out to the whale watching area and spend the rest of the tour with the whales. Many whales visit the Bay every year to feed in the nutritious waters. Getting close to these remarkable animals is an experience one can hardly put into words.

Our crew will serve you some hot chocolate and cinnamon buns to round up the tour on the way back to Húsavík.

A 2-hour ride in beautiful landscape

Enjoy the differences riding tour is perfect for those who want to experience the diverse landscapes of Iceland on horseback. We will take you through lava landscape, birch forest, along a riverbank and we even cross a small lake. If you want to try the tölt, this is a good tour to start with. This tour is suitable for both beginners and more advanced riders.