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Dive-time Rates

Below the Surface 

Since whales and dolphins spend only a small percentage of their time at the surface of the water, it can be difficult to acquire an appreciation of their activity while submerged.  Studying the lengths of their dives can give us a better idea of how they spend time underwater.  By noting the time and location of each dive and comparing this information to the specific region of the bay, we can gain a better understanding of what may be occurring beneath the surface. 

So far only the dive time rates of Humpback whales have been analyzed in any detail. 

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26. February 2011

Entrance Fees for 2011

Entrance Fees 2011:

Adults: 1.250 ISK

Children (6-14 years): 500 ISK

Senior Citizens (from 65 years): 900 ISK

Groups (+10): Adults: 900 ISK, children: 400 ISK

22. December 2010

2010 - A Year of Renovation at the Whale Museum

In the spring the entrance was moved to a restored area in the eastern part of the museum which now hosts the tourist information centre for Húsavík, together with the museum´s store.

24. May 2010

Humpback whale from Skjálfandi Bay photographed off Africa

It is still quite early in the season but the museum’s researchers have already been out on the whale watching boats several times to collect data and take pictures of whales that have been sighted during the trips.


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