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North Sailing

23 Jul 2025, 13:23

Travel

Húsavík – A Whale Paradise in 2025

The 2025 whale watching season in Húsavík is in full swing, and what a season it’s been so far! With calm seas, sunny skies, and an incredible abundance of wildlife, it’s shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent years. The post Húsavík – A Whale Paradise in 2025 appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

14 May 2025, 10:35

Travel

Up to 20 Humpback Whales Spotted in Skjálfandi Bay

Up to 20 humpback whales were spotted in Skjálfandi Bay in a single day — an unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. The post Up to 20 Humpback Whales Spotted in Skjálfandi Bay appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

14 Oct 2024, 09:29

Travel

Music onboard the Silent Sailboat Opal

Yes, Húsavík is well-known as the whale watching capital of Iceland, but there are many other cool things happening in our hometown. On the first weekend of October, Húsavík hosted an event called Design Thing, and we were a big part of it. The post Music onboard the Silent Sailboat Opal appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

17 Sep 2024, 16:15

Travel

Sailboats Hildur and Opal return home to Húsavík after an incredible season in Greenland

Schooner Hildur and Schooner Opal return home to Húsavík Iceland after an incredible season in Scoresby Sound, East Greenland The post Sailboats Hildur and Opal return home to Húsavík after an incredible season in Greenland appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

01 Sep 2024, 13:10

Travel

September Whale Watching in North Iceland: A unique wildlife adventure with North Sailing

September is a fantastic month for whale watching tours in Iceland. Here is why you should join North Sailing from Húsavík or Árskógssandur this September. The post September Whale Watching in North Iceland: A unique wildlife adventure with North Sailing appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

17 May 2024, 15:46

Travel

May Whale Watching from Húsavík: Fantastic sightings of Blue whales

Blue skies, calm waters, and the same blue whale feeding in the same area of Skjálfandi Bay for over two weeks! With more food present in the bay, more and more new humpback whales are returning to their feeding grounds as well! The post May Whale Watching from Húsavík: Fantastic sightings of Blue whales appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

22 Mar 2024, 16:43

Travel

Easter in Húsavík: Whale watching, music festival and more!

It's great fun to be in Húsavík, the whale watching capital for Easter, with many concerts and events happening in town and more whale watching tours on the schedule. The post Easter in Húsavík: Whale watching, music festival and more! appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

31 Jan 2024, 20:59

Travel

Interview: Introducing Whale Species of Skjálfandi Bay with Maria Glarou

Together with Maria Glarou, PhD student with her research based in our hometown Húsavík, we will introduce you to most common species we see on whale watching tours, from a bird’s eye view. The post Interview: Introducing Whale Species of Skjálfandi Bay with Maria Glarou appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

24 Jan 2024, 10:27

Travel

Whale watching Árskógssandur starting soon!

The whale watching season starts in Árskógssandur already in February. Come and see humpback whales with us, backed by a 100% sighting rate in 2023! Join us for an unforgettable adventure. The post Whale watching Árskógssandur starting soon! appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

11 Jan 2024, 13:12

Travel

Highlights of 2023A remarkable year at North Sailing

Our journey continues with yet another year full of inspiration and successful projects with a focus on exploration, education, marine protection and responsible whale watching. The post Highlights of 2023<br>A remarkable year at North Sailing appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

14 Dec 2023, 14:51

Travel

Amazing whale watching season in Húsavík, The Whale Watching Capital of Iceland

Húsavík has proven to be a must-visit destination for all nature lovers, with consistently great whale watching conditions throughout the entire 2023 season! Here is the wrap-up. The post Amazing whale watching season in Húsavík, The Whale Watching Capital of Iceland appeared first on North Sailing.

North Sailing

30 Nov 2023, 14:26

Travel

100% whale sightings in Árskógssandur this season!

We had a whale of a time in Eyjafjordur in 2023! Our excitement reached new heights this season as we had a 100% success rate in spotting the humpback whales on our tours. The post 100% whale sightings in Árskógssandur this season! appeared first on North Sailing.