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Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik
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Húsavík, Iceland
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Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik
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- Within 24 hoursNo 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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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Realize your dreams of watching humpback whales and orcas in their natural environment on a 3-hour Original Whale Watching tour from Húsavik, capital of whale watching in Iceland. After selecting a departure time to suit your schedule, climb aboard a traditional Icelandic oak ship and set sail for a prime whale-watching destination on the icy ocean. With luck, marvel at the majestic mammals as they dive and plunge before your eyes, listening to informative commentary from your guide as you observe.
- 3-hour morning or afternoon whale watching tour from Huúsavik
- Marvel at humpback whales and orcas in their natural environment
- Learn about the behaviour and breeding habits of the whales from your expert guide
- Revitalize with complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the tour
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What's Included
Light refreshments
Snacks
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
Pick-up
Shoes
Departure & Return
North Sailing - Húsavík Whale Watching , Hafnarstétt, Húsavík, Iceland
This activity will end right where it started.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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 125 travelers
- OPERATED BY North Sailing
Cancellation Policy
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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Great experience to do in the summer when there are more whales
Lorenza_P
, Apr 2022
The guide (a Spanish biologist) was very good! Sadly we didn’t see any whales, also because April is not really the right season
Response from Host , Apr 2022
Dear Lorenz,
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, we highly appreciate it.
April can be a bit unpredictable when it comes to whale sightings, and we have to remember that we're dealing with the wild nature on all our tours - we never know what to expect.
I hope we'll see you again someday when the whales are up for a visit in the bay!
Kind regards,
Þórný
Whale spotting - unfortunately no whales
Kristie_L
, Apr 2022
Unfortunately we did not see any whales. Which is obviously disappointing as it was the reason we visited. But also we understood there was a chance this would happen as it’s whales in their natural habitat. The warm overalls and the crew were nice and friendly and the scenery was still great. We are not able to come back for a free tour for as long as we want which I also think is a great thing!
Response from Host , Apr 2022
Dear Kristie,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review.
You are right, this is the wild nature we're dealing with and therefore we can never guarantee any sightings. The chances of seeing whales in this area are though very high in the summer, but it can be a bit more tricky in the beginning of the season (March/April). However, there's always a chance, and sometimes we get a fantastic whale watching early in the season - we never know what to expect :)
I'm happy to hear that you appreciated the overalls and our nice staff :)
We offer everyone who don't see any whales a complimentary ticket which doesn't expire, and I hope you'll be able to use yours if you're back in Iceland someday :)
Thank you for your review, and happy Easter!
Kind regards,
Þórný
Cold, Boring Trip if No Whales
Elyse_P
, Nov 2021
The staff were very nice and the boat was just fine, but an expensive "site seeing" trip around the coast with no whales. They do offer a free trip if you ever want to return to Husavik and spend 3 hours outside on a cold boat.
Response from Host , Dec 2021
Dear Elyse_P,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
It saddens me that you were not happy with the tour.
Since we're dealing with the wild nature, sightings can never be guaranteed. We do have 98% success rate on our tours in Húsavík, but unfortunately it happens that we don't find whales from time to time.
We always offer complimentary tickets to our passengers whenever there are no sightings on our tours, like you mentioned in your review. These tickets do not expire, and we would be happy to welcome you on board with us whenever you come back to Iceland. Hopefully it won't be as cold as you describe, and you'll get a better experience :)
Warm regards,
Þórný
Great tour with Hot Chocolate at the end!
Bryn_G
, Aug 2021
This is the best whale watching tour I've ever been on. I know nature is fickle, but I have never seen so many whales on ONE tour! The tours all communicate with each other so everyone gets a chance to see something on their tour. Fantastic!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Wales Waschung show
Pierre_J
, Aug 2021
All was Perfect , Wetter, staff, Wales but WhatsApp us nos annoying me US that you force me to Write 100 Charakters, this us the only Bad Point of this experience
Whale watching tour
Kathleen_R
, Jun 2021
Seeing more whales than anticipated! Crew was excellent. They took the time to provide valuable information.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Whales watching - never more
Martin_H
, Jul 2020
Strong north wind caused big waves on the ocean and it was raining, temperature 3 dgrees Celsius (in mid summer), but the trip was not canceled. The boat was so bumpy, that about 1/3 of the visitors were vomiting over the board and did not enjoy the trip at all. As the waves were going sometimes over the board, a lot of visitors had their shoes completly wet . There were no snack or drinks served as promissed.
Response from Host , Dec 2021
Dear Martin,
I would like to thank you for taking the time to write this honest review.
I’m very sorry to hear about your experience, and that you were not satisfied with our services.
I want to assure you that we find it very important to inform our passengers about the weather and sea conditions before every tour. I’m very sorry if that was not the case when you came to us.
In the summer of 2020, the COVID-19 situation was getting quite bad, and for the safety of our crew and passengers we decided to stop offering refreshments to minimize the risk of infection. I hope you can understand.
We appreciate your review, and hope that we get the chance of welcoming you on board with us again sometime in the future.
Kind regards,
Þórný
1 traveler found this review helpful
whale watching
SameerGheewala
, Jul 2020
a great morning on the peninsula with an experienced team which resulted in amazing whale watching and bird watching too. friendly , courteous and helpful staff overall,
1 traveler found this review helpful
A great morning
Sameer_G
, Jul 2020
Great whale watching trip!
Eva
, Jul 2020
We saw four humpback whales really close to the boat, which was more than we expected. We stayed with them for an hour in total. The guide was charming and knowledgable. Great trip and totally worth the money. Definately going back to Husavik. :)
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