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What to expect
North Sailing is a family business operating from the local harbour of Húsavík in Norðurþing, Iceland, offering whale watching and adventure voyages. The company is known for its nature-friendly adventures and has received numerous awards for entrepreneurship in environmental tourism. Húsavík is considered Europe's whale watching capital, with a variety of whales, including humpback, minke, and blue whales, regularly visiting the area. The town is also home to a whale museum and a research centre. North Sailing offers various whale watching tours, including a three-hour tour on a traditional Icelandic oak boat, a whale and puffin tour, and an electric boat tour with minimal disturbance to the whales and nature. The tours provide a unique experience, with passengers learning about the schooner's history and assisting in hoisting the sails. The company prioritizes sustainable tourism and has developed extensive knowledge about the bay and its ecosystems
Plan your family visit to the North Sailing with these blog insights 👇
Iceland: 15 days of family road trip
Activities: We went on a puffin and whale watching tour with North Sailing. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the chance to see puffins and whales in their natural habitat
Highlights: The tour was great fun, with a chance to see puffins and whales. The kids loved spotting the puffins and the boat trip was a great experience ✨
Húsavík whale watching tour REVIEW with North Sailing
Whales, Puffins & Sails - Whale Watching Husavik style with North Sailing
Activities: We went on a whale watching tour with North Sailing, sailing on a traditional two masted schooner and spotting whales and puffins
Highlights: We enjoyed the thrill of the chase and the excitement of spotting the whales and puffins, and the kids loved helping to rig and gyb the sails ✨