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Whale Watching on a Traditional Oak Sailing Ship from Husavik | 3 hours

66 Reviews | Akureyri
From $102.92 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Whale watching on board a Traditional Oak Sailing Ship from Husavik
2 Adults x $103.29
$206.58
Approx Total
$206.58
Option 1: Join us on one of our traditional sailing ships. This tour combines whale watching and a sailing adventure.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Light refreshments
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Overview

This approx. 3 hour tour enhances the overall experience. Join us on a whale watching tour on board a traditional Icelandic schooner and enjoy the wild nature while getting to know old ways of sailing and discovering the sailor in you.

Meeting points

Meeting point is at North Sailing ticket office in Husavik at least 30 minutes before departure. Just look for a brown glass building with whale drawings and green letters on top saying Whale Watching Centre. Across the street from the Husavik Church.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Get close to the whales on board a traditional Icelandic sailboat and learn the old ways of sailing. Discover the magic of the ocean in this beautiful sailing on board our authentic Icelandic schooners. This tour gives you a great opportunity to enjoy the wildlife — the whales and birds of Skjálfandi bay — while discovering your inner sailor. Take part in a real sailing adventure and learn from our experienced crew!

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.6

66 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    48
  • 4 stars
    12
  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 48 reviews with 5 stars

Stunning HĂşsavĂ­k

Published on Sep, 2024

What a fantastic time spent in HĂşsavĂ­k. Stunning scenery, stunning wildlife, stunning weather, stunning personnel. A great adventure and I will be back to see the puffins next year.

Must do

Published on Aug, 2024

We had an excellent experience with many whales. Big compliment for guide Laura and her explanations. Nice ship with good access to both sides.

Unique experience!

Published on Sep, 2023

Excellent, informative narrative accompanying the whale watching tour. Kudos to the commentator who blended scientific information with a strong conservationalist message in a highly effective manner. The breaching whale was unexpected, as was the quality of the commentary. Well done!

Beautiful HĂşsavik

Published on Aug, 2023

We booked this tour a couple of days in advance as we saw the weather was good. We had a lovely afternoon on the water, we saw dolphins, flying puffins and at least 5 humpback whales. We saw the whales from quite a distance, the company was very respectful and did not try to get too close or hound the whales unlike the rib boats. Very good informative guide and nice warm hot chocolate on the way back. Our teens throughly enjoyed it as did the adults. Do the whale museam after, they give you a 20% discount voucher.

30 minutes with Shy Minke

Published on Apr, 2023

The traditional boats are quite an experience and our captain and guide were quite engaging. Christian and Christian took us around the bay and what looked like a quiet outing, changed when a Minke decided to say hello. The boat floated around it for 30 minutes and we got a few more glimpses. All through the cruise, Christian kept us informed of the bay, the mountains, the sea and above all, the Whales. He even showed us a baleen and served hot Chocolate and Cinnamon rolls as refreshments. It was an education for the entire family. While the cruise offers an overall warm suit, it still does not protect from the arctic chill, therefore plenty of layers and gloves are recommended. Most Husavik excursions offer discounts at other businesses and North Sailing is no exception (which is handy and welcome)

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