Whales and Sails

Discover the magic of the ocean in this beautiful sailing adventure onboard our authentic Icelandic schooners. This tour gives you an excellent opportunity to enjoy the wildlife — the whales and birds of Skjalfandi Bay — while discovering your inner sailor. North Sailing schooners are ideally suited for approaching whales, which we do with respect and consideration.

We are proud to offer our guests an unforgettable tour on a traditional sailing vessel in breathtaking surroundings. The preservation of wooden boats and Iceland’s coastal culture is dear to us at North Sailing.

You can immerse yourself in the traditional sailing culture by participating in hoisting sails and hauling ropes with our specialized schooner crew. Learn key terms and techniques while sailing like a true Viking.

Sailing trips are for everyone, whether you want to sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment or become an active part of the crew onboard. An adventure for young and old!

After a successful whale watching trip, there is nothing like warming up with a cup of hot cocoa and freshly baked cinnamon buns on the way back to Husavik. Adults can benefit from a ‘warmer’ addition to their drink, courtesy of the captain.

Do something different on your visit to Iceland and look for wildlife aboard a traditional wooden sailing ship. Discover the magic of the ocean and get back to nature off the north coast of Iceland.

All our sailing tours are powered by the boats’ engines as we cannot count on the wind in the sails to be our primary source of power. However, we will use every opportunity that comes to hoist the sails.

Included

• Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns.
• Expert whale watching guide.
• Warm overalls and raincoats if needed.

Tour Duration: 3 hours