Húsavík Whale Watching

Just under an hour’s drive from Stóru Laugar, the small harbor town of Húsavík is known as the whale-watching capital of Iceland. From here, wooden boats set out into Skjálfandi Bay, where humpback whales, minke whales, and dolphins often appear against the horizon. The tours are calm and unhurried — guided by locals who know these waters well. You’ll hear the creak of the boat, the call of seabirds, and sometimes, nothing at all until the surface breaks with the slow rise of a whale. Bring a warm layer, your camera if you like, and a sense of stillness. Nature leads the rhythm here. What Awaits You : On clear days, you may see humpback whales breaching, dolphins following the boat, or puffins nesting along the cliffs.
 Even without a single sighting, the calm of the bay and the light over the mountains make it a day worth remembering.

Just under an hour’s drive from Stóru Laugar, the small harbor town of Húsavík is known as the whale-watching capital of Iceland. From here, wooden boats set out into Skjálfandi Bay, where humpback whales, minke whales, and dolphins often appear against the horizon. The tours are calm and unhurried — guided by locals who know these waters well. You’ll hear the creak of the boat, the call of seabirds, and sometimes, nothing at all until the surface breaks with the slow rise of a whale. Bring a warm layer, your camera if you like, and a sense of stillness. Nature leads the rhythm here. What Awaits You : On clear days, you may see humpback whales breaching, dolphins following the boat, or puffins nesting along the cliffs.
 Even without a single sighting, the calm of the bay and the light over the mountains make it a day worth remembering.