Whale Watching Tour At Skjalfandi Bay

Don't miss your chance to partake in this brilliant wildlife tour from Húsavík, Iceland's whale watching capital, and feast your eyes on the majestic creatures that call this island's coastal waters home.

This is a fantastic tour opportunity for visitors looking to maximise their time in north Iceland, as well as those who can't wait to look upon Iceland's wildlife first hand.

Húsavík is widely regarded as Iceland's whale watching capital due to the rich feeding grounds in the adjacent Skjálfandi Bay. This draws over twenty different species of cetacean, including Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Harbour Porpoises, Orcas and White-Beaked Dolphin.

You will be starting this tour from Húsavík Harbour, riding on a gorgeous oak vessel fitted with the latest in technology to help track the fjord's many whales.

The most common species to see are Minkes and Humpbacks, though guests have, in the past, even spotted the rare Blue Whale, largest creature ever to be part of the Animal Kingdom. Throughout your three hours of whale watching, you will also observe a plethora of seabirds, ranging from Guillemots to Terns to Puffins.

Thanks to these reasons and more, Húsavík is considered to be one of the best spots in Europe for whale watching. Still, when dealing the natural world, there can never be a solid guarantee that any wildlife will appear. However, by partaking in a certified whale watching tour, your chances of seeing these great creatures increases tenfold.

Once your tour is over, why not head to Salka Restaurant, located just opposite the operator's ticket office. By bringing your whale watching ticket with you, you'll secure a 10% discount on a delicious and authentically Icelandic meal—the perfect end to an afternoon at sea!