Húsavík whale safari and Puffin Island RIB boat tour
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Húsavík whale safari and Puffin Island RIB boat tour

4.6/5

3 reviews
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£122.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Go in search of majestic beautiful big whales
  • Visit Puffin Island and see the so-called "Clowns of the Ocean"
  • Enjoy an adrenaline-filled boat ride and adventure
What to expect

Join an exciting RIB whale watching tour from Húsavík and cover a larger area of Skjálfandi Bay in search of the ocean's true giants.

After being equipped with warm safety overalls and a life jacket, step aboard a modern RIB speedboat and head out across the beautiful waters of Skjálfandi Bay. With higher speed and flexibility, the RIB allows you to travel further offshore and explore a wider area, increasing your chances of encountering some of the largest animals on Earth. While whale sightings can never be guaranteed in wild nature, this tour is designed to maximise opportunities to observe larger species such as acrobatic humpback whales and majestic blue whales in their natural environment.

During the nesting season (April 15th – August 15th approximately), the tour includes a visit to Puffin Island, where thousands of colourful Atlantic puffins – often called the “Clowns of the Ocean” – can be observed. After a short stop by the island, the journey continues into deeper waters as you search for whales with your specialised wildlife guide providing safety instructions and live commentary throughout the tour.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Protective equipment
  • check Discounts at restaurants and stores
  • check Safety briefing
  • check Naturalist guide
  • check Small group experience
  • check Speedboat ride
  • check Wildlife watching cruise
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Gentle Giants - Husavik Whale Watching, Garðarsbraut, Húsavík, Iceland

Meeting point:
Your tour starts at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center in Húsavík. Look for the big blue flags and signs marked Gentle Giants. Please be at the meeting point to collect your tickets at least 40 minutes before departure.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not suitable for passengers with heart or back problems, or pregnant women

Know in advance:

  • The minimum age to take part in this tour is 8 years, and the minimum height is 130 cm
  • The tour is subject to favourable weather conditions. If this tour is cancelled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of another date or a full refund
  • Whale watching tours take place in wild nature, which is very unpredictable; the chances of seeing whales are very high, but sightings cannot be guaranteed. If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, you will be offered a voucher for a traditional whale watching tour on oak boats free of charge. No refund will be given
  • The puffin season is from April 15th to August 15th approximately; there is more focus on whales outside the puffin season. Should weather or sea conditions change, even with short notice, this may include skipping the visit to Puffin Island

Remember to bring:

  • Warm and waterproof clothing
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Provider
Gentle Giants Whale Watching
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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    Bosma

    Travelled as a couple


    20 April 2026
    4.2

    Netherlands

    Echt top, we hadden geluk ook echt walvissen te spotten, terwijl het vroeg in het seizoen is. Echter vond ik de duur wel kort, dit komt omdat het vrij lang duurde voor de we dieren spotten en wanneer we ze zagen onze tijd ee bijna op zat. Was wel fijn geweest als dat organischer had gekund. Puffin island vond ik geen toegevoegde waarde want we kwamen niet zo dicht bij om ze goed te fotograveren. Ik vind het ook een groot bedrag voor dat je geen restitutie krijgt als je niets spot. Gids was super

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    Ali

    Travelled as a couple


    10 August 2023
    4.6

    Germany

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    3 September 2023
    5

    France

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