Whale Watching on a Traditional Sailing Ship

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Whale Watching on a Traditional Sailing Ship

21st May - 31st August Daily About 3 hours Húsavik pick up not included Very easy

This tour gives you a great opportunity to enjoy the marinelife — the whales and birds of Skjálfandi bay — while discovering your inner sailor. Take part in a real sailing adventure and learn from our experienced crew!

This tour is for those who want to get close to the whales on board a traditional Icelandic sailboat and learn the old ways of sailing. Tours will run on our beautiful schooners Hildur or Haukur, and also the hybrid-electric schooner Opal

Tour highlights

Discover your inner sailor
Take part in the sailing of the boat
See beautiful marinelife
Learn the traditional ways of sailing

Included

Professional whale watching guide
Warm overalls and raincoats if needed
Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns
English guidance

Not included

Pick up not included, this tour departs from the harbour in Húsavík, North Iceland.
Meet up point: Whale Watching Centre – Ticket Office, Hafnarstétt 9, Húsavík 640, IS

Good to know

Please remember to wear water- and windproof clothing (including shoes) that will keep you warm and dry. We recommend bringing thermal layers, a winter hat, scarf, gloves, and warm socks as well.
Bring some water to stay hydrated.
Boarding card provides the following discounts
20% discount to The Húsavík Whale Museum
10% discount to Gamli Baukur Restaurant
10% discount to Geosea