Whale Watching from Húsavík
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Iceland’s geographic location as an island surrounded by the ocean in the northern hemisphere makes its marine territory an excellent habitat for whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals. Whale watching is a must-do experience during your visit to Iceland. It’s an unforgettable adventure that will leave you in awe of how a creature weighing tens of tons can leap gracefully out of the water.
Whale Watching from Húsavík (Húsavík)
Located in northern Iceland, Húsavík is regarded as the world’s whale-watching capital, both as a tourist destination and a center for scientific research and marine biology studies.
As befitting a global hub, several commercial companies operate whale-watching tours from Húsavík’s harbor, offering multiple daily departures from morning to evening. The town also houses a whale museum featuring an impressive display of whale skeletons.
- Operating months: Year-round
- Tour duration: 3 hours
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Available: Year-round