“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.
DetailsWhale watching season has officially started in Húsavík, and it is an exciting time for all visitors and locals alike! The picturesque Húsavík is known as the whale watching capital of Iceland for a good reason.
DetailsThe whale watching season is around the corner so it’s just about time to start planning your trip to our hometown Húsavík, the whale watching capital of Iceland. We’re excited to welcome you onboard in the upcoming season!
DetailsNorth Sailing attended the annual Mannamót in Kópavogur, where companies from all around Iceland presented their tours and experiences.
DetailsNorth Sailing supports the search and rescue team in Húsavík to increase safety for all visitors in Skjálfandi Bay.
DetailsThe 28th whale watching season has come to an end in Húsavík. There has been a lot of excitement this season, filled with beautiful wildlife encounters and the omnipresent happiness of being free to travel again.
DetailsAfter two years of break, it was such a great feeling to be back sailing in the magnificent nature of East Greenland and what a comeback it was! Unforgettable weeks onboard our sailboats rolled into a lifetime experience for all of us.
DetailsTo make it short, we have been enjoying absolutely incredible conditions in Skjálfandi Bay lately! Humpback whales are here in big numbers and it’s hard to imagine whale watching getting any better than this!
DetailsSpring is a nice time to come whale watching with a great variety of whale species visiting Skjálfandi Bay! We’ve already spotted seven different species this season, including Humpback whales, Fin whales, the mighty Blue whales and Orcas!
DetailsWhat a lovely start into the 2022 whale watching season! We saw three humpback whales on the first whale watching day. The weather was stunning, surprisingly warm with calm seas.
DetailsLocated in the unspoiled north of Iceland, the peaceful harbour town of Husavik offers endless adventure opportunities for your holiday trip. We’ve asked the locals for their favourite activity, and here’s our list of Top 5 free things to do in Húsavík!
DetailsWe had a fabulous whale watching season in Húsavík this summer that surprised us in many positive ways! Skjálfandi bay was the place to be, full of diverse wildlife and many surprising encounters!
DetailsWe are proud to announce that North Sailing has received international certification from the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) as a responsible whale watching operator. It’s great recognition for our pioneering work in developing responsible whale watching tours in Iceland.
Details“It was a fantastic trip in every way and such an enjoyable start of the season,” said Heimir Harðarson, captain at North Sailing, who went on the first whale watching trip of the year this weekend. We sailed from the harbour in Húsavík on the old oak boat Náttfari with around 20 people on board. Conditions were excellent, with mild weather and calm seas.
DetailsIn a world of new challenges, it is more important than ever to act responsibly for our guests and our team’s safety. Joining the Icelandic Tourist Board project, Clean and Safe, goes without saying for us at North Sailing. It is an honour to be part of the project to safely and responsibly welcome visitors to Iceland.
DetailsBreaching humpback whales of Húsavík were the stars of the show this year when they appeared in the movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. They were also a common sight in our whale watching tours in Skjálfandi Bay, just like they have been for the last 25 years.
DetailsNorth Sailing has officially teamed up with Ocean Missions to inspire people to discover the wonders of the sea and the challenges facing our arctic waters. The goal of the partnership is to combine science, education and adventures to raise awareness for respecting and protecting the oceans. Belén García Ovide and Daniel Gonzalez from Ocean…
DetailsThe other day, two of North Sailing’s boats, Náttfari and Garðar, left Húsavík harbour in beautiful autumn weather. One headed out for a whale watching tour while the other departed for a more extended whale research journey. Onboard Náttfari, travellers, were on their way to a regular three-hour whale watching trip. Despite the current restrictions,…
DetailsThere is a long tradition for North Sailing to offer students of Borgarhólsskóli, Húsavík’s primary school, to autumn sailing around Skjálfandi Bay. The other day around 100 students and teachers joined us on the boats Bjössi Sör and Náttfari and sailed around the bay, spotted humpback whales and then landed in Flatey Island.
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