Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Original Whale Watching

Excursion

Price from

$189

Duration
4 hrs
Season
Min. number
5 travellers travellers
Booking code
G-HUS10

Look out for whales, dolphins and puffins while sailing Skjálfandi Bay aboard a traditional oak boat.
  • Enjoy a tranquil three-hour sailing aboard a traditional wooden boat.

  • Look out for whale species such as minke and humpback, as well as dolphins, porpoises and bird life like puffins in season.

  • Marvel at the magnificent scenery of Skjálfandi Bay.


Marine life

On this whale watching tour, you’ll sail the breathtaking Skjálfandi Bay for around three hours aboard a traditional boat, spotting whales, dolphins and porpoises along the way.  

With some of the best whale watching in the country, these waters are home to species like minke and humpback, as well as playful white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises. With these majestic mammals often breaching the surface, make sure you bring your camera to capture these incredible moments.  

*While we're excited to share the unique flavours of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.

Practical information

  • Included: Boat tour with English-speaking guide, hot chocolate and cinnamon bun. 

  • Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. 

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Approx. 0.3 miles of walking to/from the boat. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No 

  • Language availability: English and German (subject to availability) 

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