6 experiences · from €91
North Sailing runs whale watching, puffins, horse riding and more in North Iceland, starting from Árskógssandur, Húsavík. We book them directly, so what you see here is their own availability and their own cancellation policy — at the same price you'd pay them.
“Pioneers in whale watching and sustainable tourism since 1995.”
Where they run
North Iceland
What they do
Whale watching · Puffins · Horse riding · cruise-excursion
Booking
Instant confirmation · live availability
All of the above is computed from North Sailing's own 6 product records, not from a questionnaire. Fleet size and typical group sizes are the figures a comparison table usually shows; Bókun does not carry them, so we would be guessing, and we would rather leave a gap than fill it in.
From the operator's own Bókun vendor record. The year is when the company's registration number was issued, which is the closest thing to a founding date that can be checked at skatturinn.is; the brand may be older or younger than the company. Their own site: northsailing.is — same price there as here.
Google reviews of North Sailing as a company — not of one specific tour.
We opted for the Original Whale Watching tour which was 3 hours long. You check in at the office and collect a ticket that you show when you board. Parking outside the office is paid apparently, but couldn’t see any signs to say this! There’s plenty of free parking behind the church (and Hérna cafe is en route for a delicious light lunch before an afternoon sailing!). Waterproof suits are allocated on board but sizes given are on the larger side! I was in a M on the Zodiac RIB and was given an XL on this boat which was generous to say the least!!! There are loads of different sizes of suits below deck so they’re bound to have one to fit you. The guide was a marine biologist and she was really informative telling us loads of facts about whales and their breeding habits, puffins and other birds. We were really lucky that we encountered our first humpback whale before we’d even left the harbour! We saw several humpbacks, a minke and then a pod of white beaked dolphins put in an appearance when we were being served our hot chocolate and cinnamon biscuits. There were puffins, arctic terns and other seabirds galore too. We were incredibly lucky with the weather and the wildlife that graced us with their presence. We pre-booked this trip months before we travelled, but the free cancellation policy meant doing so was almost risk-free.
Janette Gaunt
A very cool and unique experience. We got to see 2 humpback whales, a few minke whales, a lot of white-beaked dolphins, a ton of puffins and of course the views were incredible. Be prepared for a freezing adventure as the temperatures drop very low when you're at sea. The crew were also very professional and contributed a lot to the overall experience.
Luksss
Such a fantastic experience. Did this with wife and two kids (ages 6 and 3). They promise whales and didn't disappoint with whales identified almost immediately upon leaving the harbor. Eco friendly and make point out of it. Provides coveralls and raincoats as well to help keep you warm and dry if you come unprepared. Staff is friendly and patient. Experience is educational as well with question answering and hands on with baleen plates for people to see and touch. Saw lots of puffins as well! Our crew did a great job of finding whales in locations where the other boats weren't so it felt like the experience was just for us even though there were 4 other boats on the bay giving tours. We were on the Dagfari. Finally at the end when returning to harbor they gave out hot chocolate and cinnamon cookies which were delicious! Would absolutely repeat again!
Kai Jacobson
Out of this world experience!!! Highly recommend!!! We rescheduled our whale watching tour to the Árskógssandur location because Húsavík had rough sea conditions. The company notified us multiple days in advance of the potential cancellation and recommended we reschedule. They also communicated with us on the day of our tour. We booked the 3 hour whale watching tour. Took about 30 minutes to get rain coat/coveralls on and boarded on the boat. Total time in the boat was about 2 hours, with about a 30 minute ride until the whale location. The tour itself was breathtaking. We saw 6 humpback whales, even very close to the boat. The guide announced when he saw the whales and told us fun facts. We even got hot chocolate and cinnamon cookies on the ride back, which hit the spot. Highly recommend Dramamine if you get sea sick- it’s a fairly small boat but there’s a decent amount of seating. You will feel the movement even in calm water. Also dress very warm- it’s way colder and windier on the water.
Madison Callan
Where we compare their tours with the alternatives — including when we say to book someone else.
North Sailing
35% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
2 h 30 · from Dalvík
Experience a whale watching adventure from the charming village of Árskógssandur, only a short drive from Akureyri, North Iceland.
North Sailing
26% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
3 h · from Húsavík
Experience the whale watching trip that put Húsavík on the map as the whale watching capital of Iceland.
North Sailing
23% above the €139 typical for whale watching tours
from age 8 · meet at the start point
4 h · from Húsavík
Experience the combination of the popular Húsavík Original Whale Watching and horseback riding tour with Saltvík horse centre, situated just south of Húsavík.
North Sailing
26% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point · evening
3 h · from Húsavík
Evening whale watching under the midnight sun from Húsavík. A peaceful 3-hour tour on traditional oak boats — perfect for photography, with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns included.
North Sailing
20% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
3 h · from Húsavík
Experience the silent and eco-friendly whale watching tour onboard North Sailing's electric boats from Húsavík, North Iceland.
North Sailing
17% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
3 h 30 · from Húsavík
Sail around one of the world's largest puffin colonies on a whale watching tour in Skjálfandi Bay, Húsavík.
No. We sell North Sailing's tours at the price they set, through their own booking system, so the seat costs the same here as on their site. What you get here in addition is one checkout for every tour in your trip, whoever runs it, and one place to turn if plans change.
None of the 6 North Sailing tours we sell includes a hotel pickup. Each tour page gives the meeting point — they start from Árskógssandur, Húsavík.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. The exact window is printed on every tour page and in your confirmation, and a refund goes back to the card you paid with.
Their departures we sell start from Árskógssandur, Húsavík. Check the map on each tour page for the exact meeting point.
Guidance is in English, according to their own product records. Where a tour is audio-guided rather than led by a person, the tour page says so.
Yes, on 1 of their 6 tours, the lowest being 8. The rest set no minimum. The planner filters by your youngest traveller if you give it ages.
4.6 out of 5 on Google from 2329 reviews of the company. That is the operator's score, not a rating of any one tour; our own guests' reviews of their tours, where we have them, are shown on this page and on the tour pages.
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