6 Standout Husavik Whale Watching Tours

1.Whale Watching Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,761 reviews · 3 hours · from $115Our pick

Join North Sailing in Húsavík for a three-hour whale-watching cruise on Skjálfandi Bay. Your English-speaking guide points out humpback and minke whales, dolphins, seabirds, and more from a traditional oak boat. Warm overalls, live commentary, hot chocolate, and a cinnamon bun are included.

“Great Guides, had a lot of fun and the female Guide (don’t remember her name unfortunately) did such a great job on commenting where to see the whales and gave many interesting Information.”

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2.Traditional Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,115 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

From central Húsavík, you’ll board a traditional oak boat for three hours on Skjálfandi Bay. An English-speaking guide explains whale behavior as you search for humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and, with luck, blue whales. Warm overalls and rain jackets help in Iceland’s cold, changeable weather.

“Awesome day out!! The team was effective and very engaging:)”

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3.Whale Watching – Family Run with Indoor Seats

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,521 reviews · 3 hours · from $96Best value

Sail from Húsavík with Friends of Moby Dick for three hours on Skjálfandi Bay. Guides such as Mada, Jitka, and Martin explain whale behavior while the crew searches for humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and puffins. Vinur offers indoor seating and outdoor viewing, a real advantage from March through December.

“it was very cool we saw several pilot whales and dolphins. the guide was in his element was fun”

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4.Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,221 reviews · 2 hours · from $175

From central Húsavík, you’ll board a modern RIB with up to 12 passengers, visit Puffin Island in season, and search Skjálfandi Bay for humpbacks, blue whales, dolphins, and other marine life. Guides such as Matteo, Carla, Jo, and Beatriz provide live commentary, while warm overalls help against Iceland’s cold, wet weather.

“It was fantastic, one of the best experiences of my life !”

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5.Big Whales and Puffin Island Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $198Top rated

Join Husavik Adventures for a lively two-hour RIB trip across Skjálfandi Bay. You may see humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seasonal puffins at Lundey Island. Guides such as Austin, Iñaki, Ignacio, and Sofie explain the wildlife while the small boat covers ground quickly. Bring warm layers, a hat, and gloves.

“My daughter (14YR) and I loved the whale watching trip…we saw puffins, humpbacks, and a minke. The guide was awesome and she taught us a lot in an entertaining way. Highly recommend..”

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6.Whale-Watching Cruise and Puffins Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 444 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Join North Sailing in Húsavík for a 3 to 3.5-hour cruise across Skjálfandi Bay aboard a traditional oak boat. A guide explains whales and seabirds as you search for humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and puffins near Puffin Island. Warm overalls, hot chocolate, and a cinnamon bun help take the edge off Iceland’s cold sea air.

“Husavik Whale Watching Cruise was an amazing experience. On board the Dagfari we were wonderfully guided by Jess and Chris. Due to Chris' years of experience as a Whale watcher and Jess' background as a marine biologist, a Whale was spotted during the trip that approached the Dagfari very closely. This was a magical experience.”

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