Hauganes: Whale Watching in North Iceland｜Iceland

The tour departs from the village of Hauganes, located a short distance from the main feeding grounds of the humpback whales in Eyjafjörður fjord. The view from the village is breathtaking and it serves as an idyllic base for a lunch break before or after the tour.
Our boats used for the tour are renovated oak fishing boats that have been optimized for whale watching. They have been used for whale watching in the fjord for over 30 years.
Whale watching is our life and joy. We live by the Eyjafjörður bay and are privileged to have all these wonderful creatures swimming in the ocean within reach. We cannot wait for you to meet them. The tours include whale watching with whales spotted in all our tours last year.

As we set sail to reach the whales, our guides, who are locals and highly experienced, will make an effort to make you feel as comfortable as possible. You’ll receive warm overalls and there are blankets on board. To ensure that the animals are not disturbed by our presence, we sail at a constant speed towards the whales’ habitat. As a result, a variety of species, from humpback whales to tiny porpoises, often surface within a few feet of the boat. When we reach the whales we’ll make sure not to disturb them with loud noises or sharp movements. Respect for the whales is a key to our tour.