The 6 Best Whale Watching Tours in Husavik

1.Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Guide

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

Join North Sailing for a three-hour whale-watching cruise from Húsavík aboard a traditional oak boat. An English-speaking guide such as Laura, Sophie, Alice, or Christian explains whale behavior as you search Skjálfandi Bay for humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, puffins, and other seabirds. Warm overalls, hot chocolate, and a cinnamon bun are included.

“We booked the tour from Húsavík and the day before the tour we got an email that the weather conditions aren't good. But we could reschedule our tour to Árskógssandur without any issue. The customer service was great. The tour guide was also great and we were able to see a whale even though it wasn't the best season to go whale watching. The humpback whale didn't have a name yet and my girlfriend got to name him because she came up with a funny name - Forest Hump. Overall I would highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Húsavík: Traditional Whale Watching Tour

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

Join Gentle Giants in Húsavík for a three-hour cruise on a traditional Icelandic oak boat. Guides such as Nicoliene, Fabio, Carla, and Josephine share clear wildlife commentary while you search Skjálfandi Bay for humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, puffins, and, sometimes, blue whales.

“The whale watching tour was overall a good experience. We did see 2 humpback whales. We unfortunately did not have great weather. The sea was very rough and a lot of people on the boat got sea sick (everyone was warned about this when checking in). Luckily, my husband and I had sea sickness patches and we were just fine. The tour guide was great. Overall, it was a great experience. I wish the weather had been better, but no one can control that.”

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3.Húsavík: Whale Watching – Family Run with Indoor Seats

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

Join Friends of Moby Dick for a three-hour whale watch from Húsavík. Sail aboard Vinur, the only local whale boat with indoor seating, and search for humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and blue whales with guides such as Mada and Jitka.

“Really nice activity to do alone or with family or friends. The guide was very friendly and explained a lot of details about the different kind of whales we could see on the tour.”

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4.Húsavík: Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins by Speedboat

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

From Húsavík, you’ll ride a spacious 12-passenger RIB with a guide such as Matteo, Carla, or Jo, visiting Puffin Island in season before searching Skjálfandi Bay for humpbacks, blue whales, dolphins, and other marine life.

“three experience was perfect from start to finish. the booking was easy, the staff were friendly and efficient the guide was very knowledgeable and appeared to be having as good a time as we were. we saw numerous wildlife and thoroughly enjoyed the boat. brilliant experience.”

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5.Húsavík: Big Whales and Puffin Island Speedboat Tour

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

Join Húsavík Adventures for a fast, small-group whale tour from Húsavík. A maximum of 12 passengers, warm overalls, and guides such as Austin, Iñaki, and Ignacio make it easy to watch humpbacks, dolphins, and seasonal puffins around Lundey Island.

“Our guide, Austin, was incredibly professional and friendly. He speaks several languages (English, Italian, and Mexican Spanish) and gave engaging, informative explanations about whales, seabirds, and ocean safety. The whole trip was well organized, and you could really feel his passion for nature and marine life. It would be lovely if some hot drinks or small snacks were offered after the trip — that would make the experience even cozier and more complete. A wonderful and memorable whale-watching experience — professional, caring, and truly unforgettable. Thank you, Austin! 🐋”

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6.Húsavík: Whale-Watching Cruise and Puffins Guided Tour

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

From Húsavík, you spend about 3.5 hours on a traditional oak boat in Skjálfandi Bay, looking for whales, dolphins, and puffins. English-speaking guides, warm overalls, hot chocolate, and cinnamon buns are included. Guides such as Jess and Chris have brought marine science and years of whale-watching experience to past trips.

“We very much enjoyed our puffin and whale watching trip. The crew took safety seriously and explained the boat and what to do if there was a problem. The guide was very informative and this kept us interested in the gaps between wildlife sightings. We were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins and three humpback whales.”

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