Whale Watching in Húsavík with Friends of Moby Dick
Overview
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- We provide warm clothing overalls.
- Lifejackets
- 20% discount in Whale Museum by showing their boarding pass at the entrance.
What to expect
The waters around Húsavík are home to several species of cetaceans, including the more common Humpback and Minke whales, and rarer visitors, such as Blue, Fin, and Killer whales. White-beaked dolphins and Harbour porpoises can also be seen on our trips. These magnificent creatures are a sight to behold, and our team of whale-watching experts will help you get up close and personal with them.
In addition to whale watching, our tours offer breathtaking views of the beautiful Icelandic coastline and the chance to see other marine life, such as seals and sea birds. Our boat is designed to provide a comfortable platform for observing wildlife. Our knowledgeable guides will provide a wealth of information about whales, their habitats, and other marine life.
During a typical whale-watching tour, we will head West towards Kinnarfjöll, where the highest point is Syðri Háganga *(1284m). On that way across Skjálfandi Bay, we can expect to see Humpbacks, Minkes, and sometimes other species like Blue or Fin whales. We will spend the rest of our tour with the whales and return to Húsavík after 3/3.30 hours maximum.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had a lovely experience on the Moby Dick and were glad to have Mada as our guide on the boat. She is a marine biologist from Portugal who gave us interesting insights to the whales surrounding us - 10/10!
We had a lovely experience on the Moby Dick and were glad to have Mada as our guide on the boat. She is a marine biologist from Portugal who gave us interesting insights to the whales surrounding us - 10/10!Great trip with an excellent guide from Portugal. She knew so much that it made our trip extra interesting. When a “crazy” whale jumped 5 times , it made our trip even more special.
Great trip with an excellent guide from Portugal. She knew so much that it made our trip extra interesting. When a “crazy” whale jumped 5 times , it made our trip even more special.Such an amazing time! Saw both a Razorback (fin) Whale and a Humpback Whale! Mada was an excellent, fun, and friendly guide! Definitely recommend!
Such an amazing time! Saw both a Razorback (fin) Whale and a Humpback Whale! Mada was an excellent, fun, and friendly guide! Definitely recommend!We booked the morning trip and it was fantastic! We got to see two humpback whales surface and dive multiple times, and our guide Marda plied us with amazing facts about whales throughout the trip. We couldn't feel our extremities by the end of the experience but it was totally worth it. You do h...
We booked the morning trip and it was fantastic! We got to see two humpback whales surface and dive multiple times, and our guide Marda plied us with amazing facts about whales throughout the trip. We couldn't feel our extremities by the end of the experience but it was totally worth it. You do have to keep in mind that you're watching an animal in the wild so you won't get very close or see too much of them, if anything at all. This is a worthy accommodation to make for sustainable observation of these animals, so as long as you go in with right expectations you'll have a great time.We travelled just over an hour from Akureyri... this is by far the cheapest and the best reviewed operator I found and what an amazing find this was! What an awsome day out. The team went over and above and we saw plenty of whales. 2 Minky Whales and 2 Humpback Whales. 1 of the Whales breached f...
We travelled just over an hour from Akureyri... this is by far the cheapest and the best reviewed operator I found and what an amazing find this was! What an awsome day out. The team went over and above and we saw plenty of whales. 2 Minky Whales and 2 Humpback Whales. 1 of the Whales breached fully out of the water 3x!! And gave us 2 chin slaps! That never happens! What a treat. There was plenty of space in the boat and everyone managed to see the Whales I would highly recommend this!We booked this online with ease. Met the boat at the dock. Captain and guide were fantastic. Our guide, Mada, is a marine biologist. She was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife. We had several encounters with humpback whales. We were able to get great photos and video!
We booked this online with ease. Met the boat at the dock. Captain and guide were fantastic. Our guide, Mada, is a marine biologist. She was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife. We had several encounters with humpback whales. We were able to get great photos and video!