7 Tours in Husavik Worth Booking

1.Whale Watching Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,761 reviews · 3 hours · from $115Our pick

Join North Sailing in Húsavík for a three-hour whale-watching cruise on Skjálfandi Bay. Your English-speaking guide, often a marine biologist, explains whale behavior as you search for humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seabirds. Warm overalls, hot chocolate, and a cinnamon bun are included.

“Saw several humpback whales and harbor porpoises. Boat was well handled by the crew. Good information from the guide. What a great location and experience!”

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2.Traditional Whale Watching by Local Family Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,735 reviews · from $91

Join Gentle Giants in Húsavík for a three-hour whale-watching cruise aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat. Your English-speaking guide shares live commentary as you search Skjálfandi Bay for humpbacks, minke whales, blue whales, dolphins, and puffins. Warm safety overalls and rain jackets are provided, but bring extra layers for the cold sea.

“This was my second trip with Gentle Giants in one day, the morning was on the speedboat and the afternoon on the traditional boat. I loved both of them and I saw humpbacks both times. It is so amazing to see these creatures in their natural environment. I have booked another boat trip with Gentle Giants and would recommend the company as helpful, caring, great staff and who make the experience the best you can have. Fingers crossed for more whale sightings!”

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3.Big Whales and Puffin Island Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $198Top rated

Join a small RIB tour from Húsavík for two hours of whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay. The boat carries up to 12 people, reaches wildlife quickly, and visits Lundey Island for puffins from April 15 to August 20. Guides such as Austin, Iñaki, and Ignacio add useful nature facts while warm overalls protect you from the cold.

“A great Must-go experience in Iceland! My family love the whale-watching trip and we DID see 4 whales. The guide Martin (see if the name is correct) is a very nice guy, who is professional and cared a lot about my parents‘ safety. Highly recommended!”

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4.Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 973 reviews · from $159

Join Gentle Giants in Húsavík for a two-hour RIB speedboat trip with up to 12 passengers. Your English-speaking guide, possibly a marine biologist such as Matteo, Rui, or Zara, leads you to Puffin Island and whale-rich Skjálfandi Bay. Warm overalls are supplied, but expect a brisk, bumpy ride.

“Very nice experience and approach, we got useful information. Thanks to our guide and the captain.”

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5.Family-Run and Guided Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 675 reviews · from $84

Join Friends of Moby Dick in Húsavík for a three-hour whale watch aboard a traditional oak boat. Guides such as marine biologists Mada and Ann explain whales, dolphins, seabirds, and puffins as you search Skjálfandi Bay toward Kinnarfjöll. Warm suits are supplied, and your boarding pass gives you 20% off the Whale Museum.

“Amazing trip and excellent guide who loved her job! We saw 5 hump back whales. Worth of every crown, highly recommended!”

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6.Whale-Watching Cruise and Puffins Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 444 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Join North Sailing from Húsavík for a roughly 3 to 3.5-hour cruise on a traditional oak boat. A live English-speaking guide helps you spot whales, dolphins, and puffins around Skjálfandi Bay. Warm overalls, hot chocolate, and a cinnamon bun are included. Puffins may be viewed from a distance.

“Great trip on a sailboat - we have seen 3 different whales from very close. Amazing experience. Only drawback: we have seen puffins but from quite a distance. Had expected to get closer.”

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7.GeoSea Geothermal Baths Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 430 reviews · from $55Best value

Spend a day at GeoSea in Husavik, soaking in 38 to 39°C mineral-rich seawater above Skjálfandi Bay. Your ticket includes lockers, showers, and Sóley Organics soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Bring or rent swimwear and a towel, then enjoy the steam room, swim-up bar, and possible whale or Northern Lights sightings.

“Brilliant experience. Friendly staff, lovely and clean amenities. Fantastic view would highly recommend”

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