Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Heated Indoor Seating
Overview
Welcome to our small, family-run whale watching company in Húsavík, Iceland’s whale watching capital. Our family has been sailing Skjálfandi Bay since 1994, and today we continue to share our experience and knowledge of the bay with visitors from around the world.
Our experienced crew will take you out into Skjálfandi Bay in search of whales and other marine life, while sharing their knowledge of the wildlife, the bay and the surrounding area. We follow the Icelandic Code of Conduct for Responsible Whale Watching, allowing guests to experience these animals in their natural environment while keeping their wellbeing in mind.
Join us aboard VINUR for a personal and authentic whale watching experience with a local family-run company and over 30 years of experience on Skjálfandi Bay.
What's Included
- 20% discount at the Whale Museum by showing their boarding pass at the entrance.
- Life jackets
- Floatation Overalls
- All Fees and Taxes
- 15% discount to GeoSea
- Drinks and snacks
- We do NOT offer Pick up & Drop off from Cruise Terminal
Meeting Location
Hafnarstétt 23
640 Húsavík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Depart from Húsavík harbour aboard VINUR and sail into Skjálfandi Bay, surrounded by the mountains and coastline of North Iceland. Head out onto the viewing decks as our experienced crew searches for whales and other marine life.
Humpback and minke whales are among the species most commonly seen in the bay, while white-beaked dolphins, blue whales, fin whales and other cetaceans may also be encountered.
When wildlife is spotted, we slow down and spend time observing the animals respectfully in their natural environment. Your guide will share information about the whales, their behaviour and the marine ecosystem of Skjálfandi Bay.
During the tour, you can move between the outdoor viewing areas and VINUR’s heated indoor seating area, making the journey comfortable in Iceland’s changing weather. After approximately 2.5–3 hours on Skjálfandi Bay, return to Húsavík harbour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-397722P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Heated Indoor Seating. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 20% discount at the Whale Museum by showing their boarding pass at the entrance.
- Life jackets.
- Floatation Overalls.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- 15% discount to GeoSea.
- Drinks and snacks.
- We do NOT offer Pick up & Drop off from Cruise Terminal.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Heated Indoor Seating is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 20% discount at the Whale Museum by showing their boarding pass at the entrance.
- Life jackets
- Floatation Overalls
- All Fees and Taxes
- 15% discount to GeoSea
- Drinks and snacks
- We do NOT offer Pick up & Drop off from Cruise Terminal
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
