Discover the magnificent nature of skjalfandi bay husavik where you can see whales, dolphins and sea birds in their natural habitat. Migrating whales flock to this bay, and sighting success rates are the highest in iceland. You have probably heard that husavik is a great place for whale watching. By booking online youll receive a 10% discount of your booking fee when you check out all tours are 2,53 hrs long. Whale watching husavik trip from the whale watching capital of. Rib whale watching in husavik iceland husavik adventures.
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. Husavik is the oldest settlement in iceland, besides being the largest town in. Green whale watching husavik on the ecofriendly opal. Nicolette cagle, advisor april 2017 masters project submitted in partial ful. Times are tough for the travel community right now. The biggest creature youll likely spot is the humpback whale. The 10 best hotels in husavik of 2020 from r 1 296. Husavik is called the whale watching capital of europa and the harbour is within walking distance from the hotel. Salka whale watching offers unforgettable whale and whale. The first whale watching company in husavik was created by a local fisherman with deep ties to the ecology of skjalfandi bay. Husavik whale watching and akureyri, iceland travel addicts sweden travel, iceland.
Husavik lies on the edge of skjalfandi, a wide, deep bay with good water circulation, natural shelter and little variation in tides ideal conditions for whales. Included is an expert whale watching guide, a captain on board, warm water resistant overall suit and a life vest. Whale watching husavik, iceland gentle giants whale. The area has become icelands premier whale watching destination, with 12 species coming here to feed in summer. The whales of husavik, iceland voices for biodiversity. After earning a science degree, he returned to husavik with a renewed sense of place, and began bringing others out on the water to enjoy the beauty of the local landscapes and the diversity of sea life out on the bay. The annual icelandair midatlantic tradeshow was held in reykjavik last week and gentle giants took an active part as usual. Get your warm clothes and get ready down at husavik harbour. Our whale watching tours take place in wild nature, which is very unpredictable. Jan 19, 2020 husavik is the whale watching capital of iceland. Whale watching salka whale watching salka whale watching. Visit the husavik whale museum on your trip to husavik or iceland. Husavik traditional whale watching guide to iceland. On the 30th september 2019, we had a fantastic time on board the gentle giants whale watching rib boat.
The chances of seeing whales are up to 98%, but read more sightings cannot be guaranteed. Years ago, it was a major center for whaling, but these days, the hunters bring cameras and binoculars. Here, the humpback is the star of the show and its evidently got me hooked. I know that husavik is quite known for its whale watching, but is it really that much better than watching from reykjavik or akureyi to warrant a special trip to that city just to do it. Cruise skjalfandi bay, one of icelands top whalesighting spots, on this tour from husavik. Well togged up in waterproof suits we sped out into the bay. Gentle giants offers seafaring adventures from husavik the whale watching capital of europe. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to the husavik whale museum by using our husavik trip planner.
See more ideas about iceland, trip advisor and iceland waterfalls. The massive blue whale the largest animal on earth, vast fin whale the second largest, squareheaded sperm whale and the black and white killer whale are also sighted here. In the past years whales have been spotted in 98% of all whalewatching trips. Ive searched the forum and some say dalvik is better. Tripadvisor whale watching in husavik provided by salka. We have just launched a new long weekend break in iceland which is whale watching in husavik, the whale watching capital of europe, combined with a stay in reykjavik seeing the golden circle and blue lagoon. We offer rib whale watching and nature experience sailing trips on fast rib boats at skjalfandi bay outside husavik. Our boats have a maximum capacity of 12 passengers. The 5 best things to do in husavik updated 2020 must see.
Dalvik is an old fishing village and a commercial port for fisheries and goods in the area. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. But did you know that husavik is also the only place in iceland where. Husavik is among the best sites in the world for whale watching due to the rich nutrients, plankton and fish in the skjalfandi bay, not far from the arctic circle.
Gentle giants whale watching husavik 2020 all you need to. Husavik whale watching the original tour with north sailing. Here in skjalfandi bay, off the shores of husavik in northern iceland, whale watching is an eyeopening affair. The husavik whale museum is located in the downtown by the harbour. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in husavik, iceland on tripadvisor. Our partner in husavik just sent this news on the start of their whale watching season in april. Gentle giants whale watching husavik all you need to know. Famous for its abundance of marine life, skjalfandi bay. Best time of day to see whales and puffins husavik forum. The whale museum is a nonprofit organisation that forms the educational component to the whale watching trips in husavik.
Husavik adventures offers a unique experience for travelers in iceland. Any whalewatching requires a considerable trip at least past hjalteyri. Husavik whale watching and puffin tours iceland travel. Whale watching from husavik the whale watching capital. Just 10 minutes north of hauganes is the scenic village of dalvik, at the mouth of svarfa. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. More than 150 years of family history in skjalfandi bay. The husavik whale museum can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Husavik is a capital of whale watching, everything started there and it is one of the most popular tourist activity in iceland now take a whale watching day. Whale watching husavik iceland husavik original whale watching. Embark on the whale watching tour of your dreams in husavik, the whale capital of iceland.
Its just about an hours drive so thats not too bad another option would be to drive to dalvik or siglufjordur 40 and 70 minutes. To be fair it was a calm clear day out in the bay and the sea couldnt have been better. Gentle giants, whale watching, sea angling, birdwatching. This fantastic 3 hour tour takes you to traditional whale watching areas in skjalfandi bay. After all the skjalfandi bay area is frequented by significant number of whales and hence makes it one of the best places to spot whales in iceland. See all 3 the husavik whale museum tickets and tours on tripadvisor. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. The town is known for whale watching tours in skjalfandi bay and is often referred to as the whale capital of iceland. Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations. Midatlantic offers a great platform for travel industry professionals from around the world to meet, work together and exchange ideas, in iceland a hub between europe and. If no whales dolphins included are seen on the tour, passengers are welcome to join a gg1 whale watching tour free of charge, depending on availability. Experience the gentle giants of husavik the whale capital of iceland. Husavik is known as the whale capital of iceland and is located in the northern part of the country on the eastern shore of skjalfandi bay. Gentle giants offers whale watching tours and other exciting seafaring adventures from husavik, in the north of iceland often considered as the whale watching capital of europe.
As the whale museum is performing research on the whales in skjalfandi bay they welcome any pictures you take of whales on the whale watching tours with information on the location of the trip and the date. Dec 19, 2017 we were going to north iceland and what a better place than husavik, europes whale watching capital to go whale watching. On the upper floors nine whale skeletons include a minke, humpback, and orca. Humpback whales are famous for their entertaining behaviour and lively acrobatics. Husavik whale watching the original tour experience the original husavik whale watching tour that has built a reputation for the town of husavik as the whale watching capital of iceland. Original whale watching tour on board a traditional. This moderately paced selfdrive itinerary will take you to the best spots along the 828mile 1,332 km route with stops in its two biggest cities, as well as volcanoes, waterfalls, lava fields, black sand beaches, small fishing towns, and massive glaciers. Please consult government travel advisories before. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. You have the chance to see humpback whales, minke whales, fin whales, and even blue whales. The north sailing office is located on the main boulevard of the town and is very easy to spot. Salka whale watching offers warm overalls, wifi, coffee and cookies free of charge and you can take your picture at the salka whale watching photo spot to share with friends and family. Go on to watch a documentary about the issue of whaling.
Discounts to two restaurants and the local whale museum come with the ticket. It is also the site of the first house built in iceland, in the year 860, by swedish viking gar. Our most glorious and stunning product is without a doubt whale watching tour on. Tripadvisor whale watching rib boat tour from husavik. There are partnerships between these organizations and the whalewatching companies, with many boat trips containing researchers. Considered the whale watching capital of europe, the waters around husavik are home to around 24 species of whales thanks to the high level of plankton.
Every tour is different and you never know what amazing species and wildlife shows you will get to see during the trip. We are looking at taking a tour to see the whales and going to puffin island to see the puffins in june. Here you will get the chance to experience whales, dolphins and birds in their natural surroundings. Booking ahead means you avoid ticketbuying hassles and. Two whale watching companies operate in husavik north sailing and gentle giants and both are the same price, so we picked gentle giants because they had the right timing. If youve been on a whale watch, bring your ticket for a discount to the museum. The town of husavik sits on the eastern shore of shaky bay, known around the world as whale capital of iceland. We offer a 2hour whale watching tour on a speedy rib boat from the harbor of husavik the whale capital of iceland.
With 10 days on the road, you can discover a variety of regions and landscapes as you loop around icelands famous route 1 ring road. Our company is proud of its originality and background with more than 150 years of family history in skjalfandi bay. Hotels near the husavik whale museum, husavik on tripadvisor. Minimize your carbon footprint and join the electric sailboat opal for a green whale watching of a lifetime. Husavik whale watching and akureyri, iceland travel addicts. Search for orcas and humpback whales in husaviks waters aboard a traditional icelandic oak ship. Husavik whale capital of iceland husavik visit north.
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