Original Carbon Neutral Whale Watching Tour from Húsavík

Highlights

Stay fueled for the adventures with hot chocolate and pastries
Look out for minke, humpback, and orca whales
Learn as you sail—guide commentary is provided

Summary

Make your own way to Húsavík harbor to board your ship – a carbon neutral boat that uses a unique hybrid propulsion system and runs on renewable energy instead of fossil fuel. Set out to sail around Skjálfandi bay, admiring the wild scenery of Iceland’s north coast, and looking out for dolphins and sea birds along the coast. As you approach the whales, listen as your guide tells you more about the magnificent creatures, and explains how the low-noise, low-energy ship is designed to cause minimal interference with their natural environment. If you’re lucky, spot minke, humpback, and orca whales, or even rarer breeds such as sperm whales, pilot whales, or mighty blue whales. On the way back to shore, warm up with a hot chocolate and some delicious cinnamon buns.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

This is the perfect tour for eco-conscious travelers. Go on a whale watching trip with sustainability at the heart of its operations. Travel on a low-sound, carbon-neutral boat that runs on renewable energy, and focuses on ensuring minimal disturbance to local marine life. Enjoy crew commentary and look out for whales, dolphins, and sea birds as you travel.

What’s included?

Light refreshments
Professional guide
Hotel pick-up
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

North Sailing

About operator:

Eco-friendly whale watching since 1995! Pioneers in whale watching and sustainable tourism, North Sailing is a dedicated family company with a great respect for wildlife and nature. Since the beginning in Husavik, in 1995, North Sailing has been awarded both nationally and internationally for innovation, regional development and sustainability. 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. Now the tour is available carbon-neutral, a 100% natural experience on silent, green energy, electric boats with minimum disturbance to whales and nature. Also offering puffins and northern lights tours from Husavik. With the authentic fleet, highly qualified and dedicated crew with great sailing experience and wildlife knowledge, North Sailing seeks to inspire people to reconnect with history and nature.