Cross the Arctic Circle and go whale watching. Husavik is a pleasant small town famous for its whale-watching opportunities, and we'll be stopping here in the morning. The town looks out over Skjalfandi bay, which enjoys visits from humpback and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises, and occasionally blue whales. If you're lucky, you might see one or more of these giants at sea, and you can learn more about them at the Husavik Whale Museum. You can also visit the Eurovision Song Contest Exhibition, showcasing the contest's history with costumes, props, and memorabilia from past performances, alongside sets and items from the 2020 film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, set and filmed in Husavik. Husavik is also regarded as the gateway to many of the highlights of the north, including Jokulsargljufur National Park, the waterfall of Dettifoss, and the horseshoe-shaped valley of Asbyrgi, which according to the Icelandic myths was made by the eight-legged horse of Odin. Later, we will sail along the coast of Grimsey island without landing, cross the Arctic Circle, and continue on to our next destination. ...
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