Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Sail into the magnificent bay of Skjálfandi in the north of Iceland and watch puffins and whales from Húsavík!
Skjálfandi Bay is renowned as a must-see whale-watching site in Iceland, and should definitely be on your itinerary for your trip to the country. Departing from Húsavík, this speedboat whale watching tour of Skjálfandi Bay will allow you to get close to these superb cetaceans in a safe and respectful way. Humpback whales, blue whales and even dolphins are the species regularly seen in the bay, with the adorable puffins on Lundey Island, also known as Puffin Island, in season from April to August.
This 2-hour speedboat whale-watching tour from Húsavík is accompanied by a captain and guide who will give you all the details of the excursion. Protected from the cold and the water in special overalls, you will be comfortably seated in the speedboat, which is designed to take a maximum of 12 passengers on board: you will enjoy a small group outing, ideal for whale-watching in Skjálfandi Bay without having to jostle for a front-row seat!
With a breathtaking view of the Tjörnes peninsula from the sea and unforgettable encounters with the inhabitants of Skjálfandi Bay, this speedboat whale-watching excursion from Húsavík offers you an extraordinary experience in the north of Iceland!
- Meeting with the team at the Húsavík Adventures base 30 minutes before the start of the activity
- Fitting of waterproof overalls in the base changing rooms
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Boarding of the speedboat and departure for a 2-hour excursion
- Return to the base, undress in the changing rooms and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Minimum height: 130 cm
Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the activity.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant people or people with heart, back, mobility and/or epilepsy problems: if you would like to take part, please contact us first to confirm whether or not you can.
Wild animals are unpredictable; we cannot guarantee that you will see them during this activity.
Puffin season is usually from 15th April to 20th August: outside that time of the year, tours are whales exclusive.
- Professional captain and guide
- Waterproof overall
- Life jacket
- Goggles (in case of rain)
- Warm clothing
- Hat
- Gloves
