Tour

North Sailing — Húsavík Original Whale Watching

Outside, 36 km from Vatnajökulsþjóðgarðurby North Sailing

Iceland's most celebrated whale-watching experience, operating from Húsavík — the self-proclaimed whale-watching capital of the world — since 1995. Three-hour tours aboard traditional Icelandic oak sailing vessels in nutrient-rich Skjálfandi Bay achieve a 97%+ sighting success rate; hot chocolate and cinnamon buns included. Humpbacks are the primary draw; blue whales possible in summer.

Species

Arctic Tern
Atlantic Puffin
Fin Whale
Humpback Whale
Killer Whale

Months

January, closed
February, closed
March, open
April, open
May, open
June, open
July, open
August, open
September, open
October, open
November, open
December, closed

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov