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5 Blue Whales in Húsavík: See the Biggest Animal on Earth!

News, Whale Watching BlogAugust 21, 2018

It’s always spectacular when a Blue whale enters the bay. It is, after all, the largest animal on Earth. However, earlier this week was simply unreal. Not one, and not two but a staggering number of at least five Blue whales were spotted in Húsavík!
We’re always delighted to welcome to largest animal on Earth to our Bay. Spotting a Blue whale is amazing, but five Blue whales in the same tour is extraordinary. Words cannot describe the feeling when five of the world’s largest animals come up for air, gracing us with their presence. 25 meters of sheer beauty. It’s not something you see every day, and definitely one to remember!

More Than 50 Pilot Whales in Húsavík: Video Captured By Our Captain

News, Whale Watching BlogAugust 15, 2018

Pilot whales are rare visitors in Húsavík. However, when they arrive, they usually arrive in large numbers. That was the case earlier this week when we had a school of over 50 Pilot whales roaming in the bay!
It’s always delighting spotting whales in Húsavík! Pilot whales are a particularly great species for that matter, as they travel in large schools of tens of individuals.

Whale Watching in August in Húsavík: Can It Get Better Than July?

News, Whale Watching BlogAugust 3, 2018

Where should you go whale watching in August in Iceland? The answer is simple, Húsavík! The great number of whales spotted all summer is a good indicator for good whale watching in August. Húsavík is rightly called the Whale Capital of Iceland. Why? Because of all the whales! Whale Watching in August in Húsavík is no different. During the high season, the probability to see whales is a staggering 98%! Although dealing with wild nature and wild weathers, whales are seen in almost every tour!

Now Is Your Last Chance To See Puffins in Húsavík This Year!

News, Whale Watching BlogJuly 31, 2018

Whether you believe it or not, now’s your last chance to see puffins in Húsavík in 2018! From August 20 onwards, there will hardly be any puffins left in Iceland. Hence, you’ll have to act quick if spotting a puffin is on your bucket list! Puffins have become one of Iceland’s most famous symbols. The colorful and friendly seabird never fails to impress the beholders. Although linked to Iceland, puffins spend a majority of the year far from land in the open ocean and only visits coastal areas to breed.

Breaching Humpback Whale in Húsavík

News, Whale Watching BlogJuly 27, 2018

This weekend, our guide on board captured an amazing footage of a breaching Humpback whale in Húsavík. While she was scouting for where it might surface, it breached all of a sudden right in front of the boat. The passengers screamed and cheered in awe as the Humpback whale breached few meters from them. One of the giants from the sea was unexpectedly half in the air.

Northern Bottlenose Whales in Húsavík for the First Time in Years!

News, Whale Watching BlogJuly 5, 2018

Northern bottlenose whales spotted in Húsavík for the first time in years. It’s always a pleasant surprise when old friends pay us a visit in the Whale Capital of Iceland!
Northern bottlenose whales prefer deep waters and are therefore uncommon in Skjálfandi bay. However, we were lucky enough to spot them for two days in a row last week! The Whale Capital of Iceland is known for the many whale species found in the bay, which will hopefully continue for years to come!

Three Blue Whales Spotted in Skjálfandi Bay!

News, Whale Watching BlogJune 29, 2018

Three Blue whales spotted in Skjálfandi bay last night, meaning that this largest animal on Earth has been here in Húsavík for almost a week now! Last Friday, a week ago, the first Blue whale was spotted. Now, two more Blue whales have joined the group and the trio seems to really like it here in the calm waters of Skjálfandi bay! Additionally, they really like being in the company of Humpback whales and dolphins! Luckily, there are so many whales in Húsavík so the Blue whales shouldn’t get bored!

Whale Watching & Puffins in Húsavík: The Puffins Have Arrived!

News, Whale Watching BlogApril 18, 2018

The puffins have arrived in Húsavík! We welcome our cute and furry friends, the Atlantic Puffin, as they’ve begun migrating to the famous Puffin Island located near Húsavík! Iceland is home to 60% of the Atlantic Puffin population. In Húsavík, more than 200,000 puffins live in the nearby Puffin Island part of the year. The Puffin Island is a steep cliff, which is an ideal place for the puffins to build nests.

Húsavík – The Best Place in Iceland to Go Whale Watching?

News, Whale Watching BlogApril 6, 2018

What is the best place in Iceland to go whale watching? There are many prominent whale watching areas in Iceland. It is possible to go whale watching in Reykjavík, Akureyri, Hauganes, Dalvík, Hjalteyri, and Húsavík to name a few. There is, however, only one Whale Watching Capital of Iceland – Húsavík! Iceland is a great place for whale watching, with over 20 whale species living in the water surrounding the Icelandic coastline.

Weekend Whale Watching: Sperm Whales and Blue Whales in Húsavík!

News, Whale Watching BlogMarch 19, 2018

Sperm whales and Blue whales spotted in Húsavík this weekend! Therefore, the number of whale species seen in Skjálfandi continues to increase! The whale watching in Húsavík is reaching a new peak, underlining why it’s called the Whale Capital of Iceland! March continues to be excellent in regards to whale watching in Iceland! A few days in, we’d never seen as many whales in the bay this early in the season.

Great Whale Watching Today: Dolphins, Orcas and Sei Whales in Húsavík!

News, Whale Watching BlogMarch 15, 2018

Fantastic whale watching tour in Húsavík today! Dolphins, Orcas and Sei whales in Húsavík, and March continues to be great for whale watching! The whales really seem to feel like home in the Whale Capital of Iceland, as we spotted Orcas only a few days ago!

Easter Whale Watching Húsavík: Make Your Easters Unforgettable!

News, Whale Watching BlogMarch 12, 2018

Join our Easter Whale Watching Húsavík tours! There’s no better way to spend your Easters than in the Whale Capital of Iceland! Easters are right around the corner. With less than three weeks to go, it’s time to figure out how to spend Easters in Iceland! In the Whale Capital of Iceland, you’ll find North Sailing, a dedicated family company with over 20 years of experience in whale watching in Iceland.

Great Whale Watching in Húsavík: Orcas Spotted!

News, Whale Watching BlogMarch 9, 2018

Orcas spotted in Húsavík earlier this week! The whale watching in Húsavík is going great in March. We’ve already spotted plenty of humpback whales and now orcas! We had an amazing whale watching tour earlier this week when we spotted a few orcas in Skjálfandi bay! After having seen humpback whales for a couple of days in a row, it was a pleasant surprise seeing the iconic orcas approach our boat!

So Many Whales in Húsavík Right Now: Perfect For Whale Watching!

News, Whale Watching BlogMarch 7, 2018

There are so many whales in Húsavík right now! We couldn’t have asked for a better beginning of the whale watching season! Now, March seems to be just as ideal for whale watching as October or November, and they were really successful whale spotting months!

Whale Watching Iceland March

Whale Watching BlogFebruary 28, 2018

Visiting Iceland in March? You should definitely stop by Húsavík, the whale watching capital of Iceland! The whale watching begins March 1, so it’s a perfect timing! The day is getting longer, the snow is slowly disappearing, and the whales are re-appearing in larger numbers than ever before! Húsavík is renowned for whales, and rightly so!

Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland: The Complete Guide

NewsJanuary 15, 2018

What is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland? Is it possible to turn them on and off? Are the Northern Lights visible during the summer? What is the best way to see the Northern Lights? Northern Lights are one of Iceland’s trademarks. Renowned for the beautiful phenomenon in the sky, Iceland is a magical place, especially during the Northern Lights season.

Top 5 Things to Do in Húsavík

NewsJanuary 7, 2018

Most travelers visit Húsavík for the famous whale watching. There is, however, a substantial number of other activities and things to do in Húsavík! Húsavík is in the North of Iceland. It’s roughly an hour-drive away from Akureyri, the capital of Northern Iceland. The perfect conditions for whale watching have put Húsavík on the map as the whale watching capital of Iceland.

Arctic Tours and Adventures: Iceland – Norway – Greenland – Svalbard

NewsDecember 22, 2017

Arctic tours are our specialty! Pioneers in Arctic expeditions, we offer tours, trips, cruises and unforgettable adventures in Iceland, Norway, Greenland, and Svalbard! Whether it’s whale watching trips, northern lights tours, skiing adventures or arctic expeditions, North Sailing is your perfect tour operator!

Nature Baths in North Iceland: New Geothermal Sea Baths in Húsavík!

NewsDecember 21, 2017

Nature baths are one of the biggest attractions in Iceland, in addition to whale watching and the Northern Lights. From June 2018 onwards, it will be possible to combine all three of these attractions at once. By then, Húsavík Geothermal Sea Baths will have opened its doors!

Whale Watching Iceland December: Humpback Whales!

News, Whale Watching BlogDecember 15, 2017

Whale watching has been one of the top attractions in Iceland for years, and the huge numbers of whales are the biggest reason why travelers choose to visit Húsavík. It is the whale watching capital of Iceland after all! Even in December, the whale spotting has never been this successful.

Sustainable Whale Watching!

NewsDecember 8, 2017

The Icelandic Environmental Association awarded North Sailing the Blue Flag, for our sustainable whale watching. This acknowledgment represents a serious and profound commitment to both people and the environment. The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label, awarded to sustainable tour operators that make a special effort to protect the environment.