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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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What to expect
Out of the whale capital of Iceland on a restored oak schooner or a RIB, into a bay fed by two glacial rivers where humpbacks feed all summer, with minke, white-beaked dolphins and the occasional blue whale.
Humpbacks in Skjálfandi bay · ~97% success in summer Departures run from Iceland, and the whole experience takes about 3 hours — enough to fit it into a single day of a wider Iceland itinerary.
Location & duration
- Where
- Iceland
- Region
- Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice
- Duration
- 3 hours
Good to know
- ◆Warm overalls provided
- ◆Onboard guide
- ◆Cinnamon bun and cocoa
- ◆Puffin island pass
Questions travellers ask
- Where does the Whale watching from Húsavík by oak schooner take place?
- The experience runs in Iceland (Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice). Exact meeting point and pick-up options are confirmed by the operator when you book.
- How long does it last?
- Around 3 hours, including transfers and free time where applicable.
- Is it worth booking in advance?
- Yes. It is one of the most reviewed excursions in Iceland (8,300 reviews, 4.8/5) and sells out in high season. Booking is free to cancel up to 24 hours before.
- Can I cancel or pay later?
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, with reserve-now-pay-later on most dates and instant confirmation.