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WHALE WATCHING HÚSAVÍK

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RESPONSIBLE WHALE WATCHING TOURS

WHALE WATCHING

Classic guided whale watching tour on one of our specially adapted boats, directly from Húsavik. We believe that every tour should be an unforgettable and personal experience with the whales of Iceland.

  • 2,5-3 HOURS

    DAILY DEPARTURES!

  • 11.990 ISK | ADULTS 16 YEARS OLD+
    5.995 ISK | 7-15 YEARS OLD
    FREE | 0-6 YEARS OLD

  • MAR | 11:00*

    APR | 9:30 | 13:30

    MAY | 9:00 | 13:00

    JUN | 9:00 | 13:00 | 17:00

    JUL | 8:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 17:00

    AUG | 8:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 17:00

    SEP | 8:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 16:00**

    OCT | 9:00 | 13:00

    NOV | 10:30

    DEC | 11:00
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    * starting from from 20th of March
    ** 8:00 | 12:00 | 16:00 til 15th of September

    • FLOTATION SUIT -WINDPROOF, WATERPROOF & SAFE

    • EXCELLENT GUIDANCE BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED GUIDES

    • MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME.

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GROUP BOOKINGS

We are always happy to welcome groups on board and are open to collaborating with agencies. We operate our tours on a regular daily schedule aboard our famous boat, Moby Dick, and our newly added modern boat, Vinur.

  • 2,5-3 HOURS

    TOURS WITHIN OUR DAILY SCHEDULE

  • If group bookings are done in advance, the tour leader can join for free & be offered a collaboration contract for the agency.

  • We offer -15% discounts for groups from 10PAX+, and we are open to new partnerships and collaborations with agencies.

  • Departure time for groups follows our daily schedule. If you would like to request a tour outside of our schedule please contact our office directly, we are flexible!

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PRIVATE TOURS

Whether you’re seeking a more private experience, planning a family trip or perhaps a work event - we are ready to accommodate special requests and offer extra departures outside of our schedule.

  • 1-4 HOURS

    TOURS UPON AGREEMENT

  • So far our boat has been a place for engagements, staff events, birthdays and of course a portal to meet the whales of Húsavík!

    If you’re looking for a unique way for celebration, fun activity for your team or simply a private departure, we will gladly have you on board!

  • Please contact our office for details. Indicate the time and date, possible inclusions needed and we’ll get right back to you!

    here’s our email:
    info@friendsofmobydick.is

  • Departure time upon agreement.

    Please contact us directly for details!

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  • "We loved Moby Dick because the group was smaller then all the big companies and also our boat was super respectful to the animals we were observing, Definitely recommend!!!"

    Campdez, August 2024 - Tripadvisor

  • "Guide was very knowledgeable and the ship is beautiful, clearly taken very good care of by the experienced captain! Looking forward to going again some time in the future."

    Alexander F, April 2024 - Tripadvisor

  • "Great trip with an excellent guide from Portugal. She knew so much that it made our trip extra interesting. When a “crazy” whale jumped 5 times , it made our trip even more special!!"

    Paul L, September 2023 - Tripadvisor

  • "Amazing staff and whale watching! Good sized group, not too big! Saw multiple humpbacks and the guide is a marine biologist, absolutely amazing!"

    Jacquie B, September 2023 - Tripadvisor

A whale breaching the ocean surface with a boat and distant cliffs in the background.
A whale's tail flukes up out of the water as it dives, with splashes and water droplets around it and mountains in the background.
A whale surfaces in the ocean with a group of seagulls flying around it.
Two humpback whales breaching the ocean surface with one whale's tail in the air and the other submerged, and seagulls flying above.
A whale breaching the water surface in the ocean, with water spray and ripples around it.
A whale surfacing in the ocean with water spraying from its blowhole.
Whale surfacing in the ocean with part of its tail and back visible above the water.
A whale's tail emerging from the water in the ocean.
A whale partially visible above the surface of the ocean.
A whale's tail above the water surface in the ocean.
Two whales surfacing in calm ocean water with mountains in the background.
A whale in the ocean with its tail out of the water, visible above the surface, with a calm sea and distant land in the background.
Two whales swimming close to the water surface in a calm body of water, with a distant shoreline and mountains in the background.

TWO BOATS TO CHOOSE FROM

VINUR | THE ARCTIC EXPLORER

Vinur, originally “Oyglimt”, comes from Norway and used to be a passenger boat on the Norwegian coast and in 2025, Arnar sailed it  through North Atlantic all the way to Iceland and registered with name “Vinur” (isl. “friend”), which refers to one of Arnar’s first boats from 1994. Vinur is a fast & spacious boat with indoor heated seating area, perfect for colder days - the only boat like that in Húsavík!

Vinur | Modern, Warm & Fast

  • 2x Toilets on board

  • Modern passenger boat, Heated inside area seats & tables

  • Several watching decks outside, front, middle, back, top

  • Available for Private & Group Departures

MOBY DICK | CLASSIC OAK BOAT

Moby Dick is our beloved traditional Icelandic oak boat. It was built in 1976 in Hafnarfjörður (south Iceland) and was originally used as a fishing vessel - until 2023, when it found a new purpose by joining our fleet and now sails in search of whales and other marine wildlife in Skjálfandi bay near Húsavík. Moby Dick is a classic historical boat, perfect for those who enjoy being close to nature.

Moby Dick | Classic, Open & Panoramic

  • 1x Toilet on board

  • Historical boat, Classic Oak construction

  • Large panoramic open-air deck with benches

  • Available for Private & Group Departures

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Join our unique story

Our founder, owner and head captain Arnar was the first captain sailing whale watching tours from Húsavík. The first boat „Vinur” (isl. „Friend”) started sailing back in 1994, and shortly after „Moby Dick” in 1996.

Our team may be small but you will be in very experienced hands.

Since 2023, in the pristine waters of Skjálfandi Bay, the new „Moby Dick” is out at sea and we offer daily tours departing from Húsavík Harbour.

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Do you need accommodation too? We’re here to help!

Our family owns a special Guesthouse in the heart of Húsavík. We want our guests to feel welcome & enjoy the highlights of our home town - all guests at Gamli Skólinn can get a special % discount on our Whale Watching tours.

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How to find us?

Hafnarstétt 35, 640 Húsavík

We’re working everyday!
8:00–17:00

Contact us
(+354) 859 4253

 

We can’t wait to see you on board!

We operate daily whale watching tours directly from Húsavík between April - October. We are the only operator who can share with you the history of sightings in the bay since 1994.

OUR RECENT TOURS

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Who’s ready to see this view from the deck with us in the upcoming season? Every fluke (whaletail) has a pattern as unique as a fingerprint - and every encounter stays with you long after the whale disappears beneath the surface. When they di
Have you ever had a whale wave at you? You might get lucky and wave back on one of our tours. When the whales start waving, you know it’s going to be a good day at sea. Moments like this make us even more excited to return to the water and sta
The new season is getting closer, and our small team is getting ready to return to the bay we love most. Are you also looking forward to a morning like this? Book your future trip now: https://www.friendsofmobydick.is/our-tours
#Throwback to one of the most unexpected moments of our last season. At the end of September 2025, a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins appeared in Skjálfandi Bay, and time honestly stood still. This was the first time in history to record this spe