Winter in North Iceland brings a special kind of magic to the coastline. With fewer visitors, soft Arctic light, and peaceful fjords, winter whale watching becomes a quieter, more intimate experience.
DetailsThe 2025 whale watching season in Húsavík is in full swing, and what a season it’s been so far! With calm seas, sunny skies, and an incredible abundance of wildlife, it’s shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent years.
DetailsUp to 20 humpback whales were spotted in Skjálfandi Bay in a single day — an unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
DetailsYes, Húsavík is well-known as the whale watching capital of Iceland, but there are many other cool things happening in our hometown. On the first weekend of October, Húsavík hosted an event called Design Thing, and we were a big part of it.
DetailsSchooner Hildur and Schooner Opal return home to Húsavík Iceland after an incredible season in Scoresby Sound, East Greenland
DetailsSeptember is a fantastic month for whale watching tours in Iceland. Here is why you should join North Sailing from Húsavík or Árskógssandur this September.
DetailsBlue skies, calm waters, and the same blue whale feeding in the same area of Skjálfandi Bay for over two weeks! With more food present in the bay, more and more new humpback whales are returning to their feeding grounds as well!
DetailsIt’s great fun to be in Húsavík, the whale watching capital for Easter, with many concerts and events happening in town and more whale watching tours on the schedule.
DetailsTogether with Maria Glarou, PhD student with her research based in our hometown Húsavík, we will introduce you to most common species we see on whale watching tours, from a bird’s eye view.
DetailsThe whale watching season starts in Árskógssandur already in February. Come and see humpback whales with us, backed by a 100% sighting rate in 2023! Join us for an unforgettable adventure.
DetailsOur journey continues with yet another year full of inspiration and successful projects with a focus on exploration, education, marine protection and responsible whale watching.
DetailsHúsavík has proven to be a must-visit destination for all nature lovers, with consistently great whale watching conditions throughout the entire 2023 season! Here is the wrap-up.
DetailsWe had a whale of a time in Eyjafjordur in 2023! Our excitement reached new heights this season as we had a 100% success rate in spotting the humpback whales on our tours.
DetailsOur Schooner Opal set sail for a mission to clean the beach of Engey Island in Faxaflói Bay with nearly 40 participants, including students from the Technical College led by their teacher and our captain Sigríður “Sigga” Ólafsdóttir.
DetailsIn an exciting development, new scientific research is being carried onboard our whale watching boats. Collaboration with the University of Iceland aims to collect water samples during our regular whale watching tours for the first environmental DNA studies in seawater in Iceland.
Details100% sightings! We had the incredible pleasure of meeting humpback whales on every day throughout October!
DetailsIt is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Hörður Sigurbjarnarson, founder of North Sailing.
DetailsIf you find yourself in Húsavík these days, you have a great chance to spot one of our favourite whales in the Bay! Elín has been a regular visitor to Skjálfandi Bay since 2011.
Details“Couldn’t have asked for more. Perfect weather, calm seas, and delightful crew. Saw dolphins, puffins, 15 humpback whales, and a couple of glimpses of a blue whale… 11/10. Thanks!” Read more about our incredible season in our blog post.
DetailsMany magnificent blue whales have graced our tours this spring, leaving our passengers in awe! We’ve had the sheer joy of spotting these majestic creatures not just on a few occasions but an incredible 26 tours already this season, and we’re only in mid-May!
DetailsWe encountered 7 different species roaming in Skjálfandi Bay in just one week! The whale watching season is in full swing in Húsavík.
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