Whale and Puffin Watching around Skjálfandi Bay from Husavik
Description
Spend approx. 3 hours at sea enjoying the wild nature on a traditional oak boat and get the best of both whales and puffins on this tour around Skjálfandi bay.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(103)
Wow, this trip was so amazing, the staff are so good on the boat, we really felt looked after and safe. We were very lucky to see 3 humpback whales and lots of puffins and other birds on our nearly 4 hours boat trip. This is a very special memory from our Iceland holiday
Well organized, detailed comments, hot chocolate, and cookies on the way back.
Fantastic!!!! She, Marc and Daniel have so much respect for the whales. We have seen a lot of them for namely humpback whales, nice boat trip, also along puffins. Day of our lives is on our retinas forever Book with the operator himself. Saves a lot of money.
It was fantastic. On the way to the puffins, we changed direction because of seeing a large group of dolphins. After then we went to the puffins and finally we were lucky to see 2 different whales. The biologist/guide told very clearly a lot of facts. They took all time to let us see the whales. The whole tour lasted half an houre longer.
Very nice crew. They took extra time for our viewing experience! We saw so many puffin and a humpback whale!
The puffin part of the trip was very disappointing. I was excited to see puffins up close, as advertised, but unless you had a huge telescopic lens, you just saw a lot of small flying black birds. Sorry I paid extra for it. The whale watching part was fine.
Thank you for your feedback. 🐋 We’re glad you enjoyed the whale watching part of the tour! We’re truly sorry that Puffin Island didn’t meet your expectations. Visibility of puffins can vary depending on the weather, the distance from the island, and the time of year, and unfortunately we can never guarantee a close-up view. We completely understand your disappointment and appreciate your honest feedback—it helps us continue improving the experience for future guests. If you’d like to discuss this further or plan another trip, please feel free to contact me directly at signy@northsailing.is We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back under better conditions. All the best, Signý – Team North Sailing
Wonderful experience! The whole team crew is absolutely amazing! Highly recommend! We did see some wales even during a very windy day.
Thank you so much! 😊 Windy days can be wild, but we’re glad the whales showed up and the crew made it a great experience! 🐋💨 We truly appreciate the recommendation. All the best, Signý – Team North Sailing
We had the chance to see many whales including one that jumped many times. Blue sky and calm idyllic sea
Thank you for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the whale watching tour with us and were able to have great sightings! We hope to welcome you back on board again in the future! All best, Gosia
We saw whales even so close to the boat that we heard the snorting when they blew. It was very exciting. Got nice pictures and the guide who commented on the different animals was very knowledgeable. A lovely day.
Thank you for your review of our whale watching tour! It‘s amazing to hear that you had a memorable experience. Sometimes whales get curious and choose to come close to the boat on their own terms — it's always an awe-inspiring moment, and we're so glad you were able to witness it firsthand. Our guides are passionate marine biologists who love what they do, and they're always excited to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with our guests. We're happy to hear you enjoyed their insights and the tour overall. We hope to welcome you back again one day! All best, Gosia
The zodiac boat ride was fun. Amazing to see the soaring cliffs from the water. It was like being let in on a secret. The captain and his other crew member were super friendly and funny, making the tour all that much more fun.
We're so glad you enjoyed the zodiac ride with H'usavík Adventures! 🚤✨ Those cliffs really do feel like a secret only the sea can tell. Huge shoutout to our fun and friendly crew, they’ll be happy to hear they made your adventure even better! All the best, Signý – Team North Sailing
