The first blue whale of the summer delighted passengers on a Gentle Giants tour in Skjálfandi Bay over the weekend, and was spotted again yesterday during a trip to Flatey island that a Húsavík.com reporter joined. The sight was truly majestic. It was captain Sverrir Yngvi Karlsson who first …
The whale watching company Friends of Moby Dick welcomed a new addition to its fleet this summer with the arrival of Vinur, a former Norwegian passenger vessel now refitted for tours on Skjálfandi Bay. The new boat marks an important step forward for the family-run company, which has operated …
The documentary Whale Wash will be screened tomorrow, September 8, at the Húsavík Whale Museum at 16:30. The film, produced by the Endangered Species Protection Agency (ESPA), follows investigative journalists as they examine Norway’s whaling industry. It includes interviews with experts and whalers, raising questions about the ethics, environmental …
Húsavík is not only famed for its stunning landscapes, the whales of Skjálfandi Bay and the Eurovision movie, but also its burgeoning tourism industry. The town has witnessed the dawn of three exciting ventures, each poised to provide a fresh perspective on the region’s natural wonders. Húsavík Jetski brings …
Whale watching operator North Sailing in Húsavík is among the 15 Finalists shortlisted for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in 2016, as announced by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently. These annual awards are among the highest accolades in the industry and represent the gold standard in …
Two blue whales were spotted on Skjalfandi bay today, by passengers and crew members on board the whale watching boat Náttfari. Blue whales are the largest mammals on eart and can reach up to about 33 metres in length. In past years, blue whales have usually been spotted in …
The whale watching season in Húsavík started last week with the spotting of a Humpback whale on Skjálfandi bay. Ten people from all over the world went on the first trip of the summer and were of course delighted after the tour. The Whale watching season in Húsavík usually …
