Up to 20 Humpback Whales Spotted in Skjálfandi Bay
Up to 20 humpback whales were spotted in Skjálfandi Bay in a single day — an unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
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Music onboard the Silent Sailboat Opal
Yes, 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.
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Sailboats Hildur and Opal return home to Húsavík after an incredible season in Greenland
Schooner Hildur and Schooner Opal return home to Húsavík Iceland after an incredible season in Scoresby Sound, East Greenland
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September Whale Watching in North Iceland: A unique wildlife adventure with North Sailing
September is a fantastic month for whale watching tours in Iceland. Here is why you should join North Sailing from Húsavík or Árskógssandur this September.
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May Whale Watching from Húsavík: Fantastic sightings of Blue whales
Blue 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!
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Easter in Húsavík: Whale watching, music festival and more!
It’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.
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Interview: Introducing Whale Species of Skjálfandi Bay with Maria Glarou
Together 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.
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Whale watching Árskógssandur starting soon!
The 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.
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Highlights of 2023
A remarkable year at North Sailing
Our journey continues with yet another year full of inspiration and successful projects with a focus on exploration, education, marine protection and responsible whale watching.
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Amazing whale watching season in Húsavík, The Whale Watching Capital of Iceland
Húsavík 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.
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100% whale sightings in Árskógssandur this season!
We 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.
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Beach clean-up efforts with Opal in Reykjavík
Our 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.
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Studying whales in a drop of seawater
In 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.
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Fantastic October Whale Watching in Húsavík
100% sightings! We had the incredible pleasure of meeting humpback whales on every day throughout October!
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In Memoriam Hörður Sigurbjarnarson: Honouring our beloved Captain
It 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.
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Elín – the whale next to our ticket office is back!
If 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.
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Happy days in Húsavík, The Whale Watching Capital of Iceland
“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.
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Blue whale party in Húsavík
Many 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!
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Extraordinary whale watching in Húsavík!
We 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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Unforgettable start to the Whale Watching season: Killer whales and Blue whale spotted!
Whale 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.
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Get ready to see the majestic whales in Húsavík this year!
The 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!
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