Whale watching in Húsavík, Iceland

Best whale watching destinations: Húsavík

Húsavík in the north of Iceland is known as the whale watching capital of Europe and for a good reason. The two local operators, North Sailing and the Gentle Giants, have been sailing with whale watching tourists from Húsavík since 1995 and have a success rate of around 98% when it comes to spotting whales in Skjálfandi bay. Sometimes you can almost touch the whales. Húsavík is also homeport of Iceland’s only traditional sailing ship, the two mast schooner Haukur.

The Daily Telegraph recently selected Húsavík as one of the 10 best whale watching destinations around the world. The Telegraph also recommends the Húsavík Whale Museum, the first of its kind in Iceland.