Since 1995, this tour has been the travelers number one choice when in husavik. We offer big whales and puffins and midnight sun whale watching the latter tour is available from 1st of june to 31st july. From march onwards, this whale watching tour will be available until december. Whale watching salka whale watching salka whale watching. There are partnerships between these organizations and the whalewatching companies, with many boat trips containing researchers. Whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland elding. Fishing and tourism are the main sources of income for the people of husavik. We have 31 husavik accommodations with prices starting at usd 59. Best time of day to see whales and puffins husavik forum. Whereas agriculture is the mainstay of rural areas, the towns depend upon fishing, industry, trade and a range of services, with each village having its own characteristics though they all prove hospitable hosts. Our experienced crew will give you a unique adventure, whether you are an early bird, enjoy the daytime at sea or if youre up for a whale watching spectacle in the midnight sun.
Choose one of our 59 deals and get discounts of up to 30%. The fact that in icelandic the word for beached whale hvalreki is the same as that for jackpot or windfall may give you some clue as to how these seaborne beasts are seen by the locals. Housed in an old harbourside slaughterhouse, the museum interprets the ecology and habits of whales, conservation and the history of whaling in iceland through beautifully curated displays, including several huge skeletons theyre real soaring high above and a mind. Look for whales in their natural environment on a whale watching tour from husavik. On the 30th september 2019, we had a fantastic time on board the gentle giants whale watching rib boat. Ive worked as a whale watching guide and my opinion is that early morning or late evening is the best time of day. The four most common ones are the minke whale, the harbour porpoise, the whitebeaked dolphin and the humpback whale. This excellent museum provides all you need to know about the impressive creatures that visit skjalfandi bay. Our most glorious and stunning product is without a doubt whale watching tour on. The chances of seeing whales are up to 98%, but read more sightings cannot be guaranteed. Now the tour is available carbonneutral, a 100% natural experience on silent, green energy, electric boats with minimum disturbance to whales and nature.
The annual icelandair midatlantic tradeshow was held in reykjavik last week and gentle giants took an active part as usual. Our whale watching tour there really are few things that beat the fresh smell of the ocean on a beautiful day in skjalfandi bay, aboard our traditional oak boats. Our whale watching tours take place in wild nature, which is very unpredictable. Subscribe taking it easy for a minute at the husavik whale museum before our whale watching tour. Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in husavik and the surrounding area. Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the. I was lucky enough to see two species of whales and various different sea birds, all of which were explained in great detail in an interesting way.
Enjoy the smooth, safe sailing of a traditional icelandic oak boat and treat your self. Here, the humpback is the star of the show and its evidently got me hooked. Minimize your carbon footprint and join the electric sailboat opal for a green whale watching of a lifetime. Due to the different species of whales that enter the bay, it is considered one of the countrys whale watching centres, thus benefiting tourism, which together with fishing and small industry silica export, are the towns main economic activities. Iceland whale watching tour with north sailing husavik justin. Experience the original husavik whale watching tour that has built a reputation for the town of husavik as the capital of whale watching in iceland. The most common questions about whale watching are collected and answered in the faq. The guide was fantastic she was very engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Watching whales has become one of the most common activities among foreign visitors to north iceland. The husavik whale museum is a nonprofit organization established in 1997.
Whale watching husavik, iceland gentle giants whale. They form the basis on which bookings are accepted by iceland travel. Enjoy the smooth, safe sailing of a traditional icelandic oak boat with a cup of hot cocoa and a cinnamon bun. Blue whales husavik, iceland 20150620 blauwe vinvissen.
I know that husavik is quite known for its whale watching, but is it really that much better than watching from reykjavik or akureyi to warrant a special trip to that city just to do it. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. We can easily do a tour when we will already be in akureyi or reykjavik, but we would have to add a drive to husavik to do it there. After all the skjalfandi bay area is frequented by significant number of whales and hence makes it one of the best places to spot whales in iceland.
The husavik whale museum is situated in husavik, a small town in north east iceland, on the shores of skjalfandi bay, just below the arctic circle at 66 n. The area has become icelands premier whale watching destination, with 12 species coming here to feed in summer. June, though there are whale watching excursions from march until december. The north sailing office is located on the main boulevard of the town and is very easy to spot.
The husavik whale museum can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Husavik original whale watching iceland on the web. The 5 best things to do in husavik updated 2020 must. I had a great time with elding early may on a whale watching tour. From november until march its particularly orcas and humpback whales that are. Husavik lies on the edge of skjalfandi, a wide, deep bay with good water circulation, natural shelter and little variation in tides ideal conditions for whales. Shortly after that, the exhibition was moved into the newly renovated part of the. Embark on the whale watching tour of your dreams in husavik, the whale capital of iceland.
Gentle giants whale watching husavik all you need to. Any whalewatching requires a considerable trip at least past hjalteyri. But did you know that husavik is also the only place in iceland where. With 10 days on the road, you can discover a variety of regions and landscapes as you loop around icelands famous route 1 ring road. At the bottom of the page is a pdf file that can be downloaded or opened in a new tab. You may well see whale on the menu in icelands restaurants after all, they are central to the icelandic way of life. The whale museum is a nonprofit organisation that forms the educational component to the whale watching trips in husavik. There are so many whales in husavik, iceland right now. The massive blue whale the largest animal on earth, vast fin whale the second largest, squareheaded sperm whale and the black and white killer whale are also sighted here.
We went on a whale watching tour in husavik, iceland north iceland we saw. Gentle giants whale watching husavik all you need to know. Toprated husavik whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. To be fair it was a calm clear day out in the bay and the sea couldnt have been better. Gentle giants offers seafaring adventures from husavik the whale watching capital of europe. Husavik is conveniently located for day trips to most of the major attractions in iceland. As the whale museum is performing research on the whales in skjalfandi bay they welcome any pictures you take of whales on the whale watching tours with information on the location of the trip and the date. When whale watching in march, you are indeed most likely to see the humpback whale. Sep 16, 2015 blue whales husavik, iceland 20150620 blauwe vinvissen. Well togged up in waterproof suits we sped out into the bay. Its just about an hours drive so thats not too bad another option would be to drive to dalvik or siglufjordur 40 and 70 minutes.
The husavik original whale watching tour with north sailing has been visitors top pick for more than 20 years, placing the small fishing town on the map as the whale watching capital of iceland. You have probably heard that husavik is a great place for whale watching. Top 10 hotels in husavik, iceland cancel free on most. See all 3 the husavik whale museum tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Traditional whale watching boats lying in the harbor of husavik, northern coast of iceland jrd9f2 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Experience the aura of the past by setting the sails and. It was also fun being involved in spotting animals.
Discounts to two restaurants and the local whale museum come with the ticket. Salka whale watching offers warm overalls, wifi, coffee and cookies free of charge and you can take your picture at the salka whale watching photo spot to share with friends and family. Midatlantic offers a great platform for travel industry professionals from around the world to meet, work together and exchange ideas, in iceland a hub between europe and. Climb aboard a traditional icelandic oak boat for a 3hour guided adventure in search of the giants of the ocean. Get your warm clothes and get ready down at husavik harbour. We offer a 2hour whale watching tour on a speedy rib boat from the harbor of husavik the whale capital of iceland.
The first scheduled whale watching tours in the whole of iceland started here, in the mid90s, following requests by passing tourists. Considered the whale watching capital of europe, the waters around husavik are home to around 24 species of whales thanks to the high level of plankton. Humpback whales are famous for their entertaining behaviour and lively acrobatics. Whale watching in husavik, iceland rough guides rough. In our bay, skjalfandi, we have the chance to encounter numerous types, shapes and sizes of whales. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in husavik, iceland on tripadvisor. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. The whales are always active, so that is not the issue, but the weather in the morning is usually calmer and there will be fewer boats out on the water which i think can be a better experience. The town of husavik sits on the eastern shore of shaky bay, known around the world as whale capital of iceland. Whale watching from husavik day tours iceland travel. The 5 best things to do in husavik updated 2020 must see. Discover the magnificent nature of skjalfandi bay husavik where you can see whales, dolphins and sea birds in their natural habitat. Dec 19, 2017 we were going to north iceland and what a better place than husavik, europes whale watching capital to go whale watching. In the past years whales have been spotted in 98% of all whalewatching trips.
The husavik whale museum is located in the downtown by the harbour. Unique opportunity to enjoy magnificent wildlife and see whales and birds in their natural habitat on board a traditional icelandic oak fishing boat. Since then, the industry has boomed and made husavik a household name, often branded the whale capital of iceland. The first whale watching company in husavik was created by a local fisherman with deep ties to the ecology of skjalfandi bay. Husavik whale watching the original tour experience the original husavik whale watching tour that has built a reputation for the town of husavik as the whale watching capital of iceland. It is also the site of the first house built in iceland, in the year 860, by swedish viking gar. Husavik whale watching the original tour with north sailing. After earning a science degree, he returned to husavik with a renewed sense of place, and began bringing others out on the water to enjoy the beauty of the local landscapes and the diversity of sea life out on the bay. Whale watching from husavik the whale watching capital. Housed in an old harbourside slaughterhouse, the museum interprets the ecology and habits of whales, conservation and the history of whaling in iceland through beautifully curated displays. As substantial number of whales enter the bay area for feeding and breeding, whale watching is a major attraction of husavik. Its a 3hour whale watching tour on a traditional icelandic oak boat.
Husavik original whale watching guided whale watching day tour from husavik in north iceland. Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations. Husavik adventures offers a unique experience for tourists travelling in iceland. Discover the magnificent nature of skjalfandi bay observing whales, dolphins, and seabirds in their natural habitat. The biggest creature youll likely spot is the humpback whale. Included is an expert whale watching guide, a captain on board, warm water resistant overall suit and a life vest. Orca killer whale gentle giants whale watching husavik. Please click on the link below if you want to download the pdffile. The husavik whale museum 2020 all you need to know before. Iceland the best tips for whale watching in iceland whaletrips.
It began as a small exhibit on whales in the towns hotel in summer 1997. I went whalewatching from reykjavik 5 years ago saw minke whales, and was wondering if it would be better in husavik. Which is the better place to go whalewatching from. Discover the magnificent nature of skjalfandi bay observing whales, dolphins and sea birds in their natural habitat. Rib whale watching in husavik iceland husavik adventures. Traditional whale watching boats lying in the harbor of husavik in golden evening light at sunset. The husavik whale museum 2020 all you need to know.
Im going back to iceland end of april, and ill be in akureyri for a few days, then back to reykjavik. Go on this unique husavik whale watching tour and watch whales from a traditional icelandic schooner. Icelandic waters make a home for around 24 species of whales, and north iceland is extraordinary. Sep 12, 2017 subscribe taking it easy for a minute at the husavik whale museum before our whale watching tour. Opening hours husavik and surrounding visit husavik. Green whale watching husavik on the ecofriendly opal. Husavik traditional whale watching guide to iceland. In the past years whales have been spotted in 98% of all whale watching trips it is also the site of the first house built in iceland, in the year 860, by swedish viking gar. If no whales dolphins included are seen on the tour, passengers are welcome to join a gg1 whale watching tour free of charge, depending on availability. Before we know it the whalewatching season starts again.
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