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Húsavík whale safari and Puffin Island RIB boat tour

4.8/5
2 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Húsavík
Duration: 2 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Official reseller
Guided tour
Local touch
Smaller group size
Subject expert guide
E-Voucher
Small group

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

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not allowed 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
  • It is highly recommended that passengers bring their own warm and waterproof clothes, footwear and protective bags for cameras, as it can be cold and wet out at sea
  • For safety and comfort, the tour operator reserves the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should the weather or other conditions change
  • 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, passengers are welcome to join a GG1 Whale Watching tour free of charge, depending on availability. Passengers can get a voucher for a free GG1 Whale Watching tour that is valid for the passengers of the original booking. The voucher is valid on tours where availability and bookings in advance cannot be made. The voucher's validity is unlimited. No ticket will be refunded if no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour
  • The puffin season is from April 15th to August 15th approximately

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Warm safety overalls
  • Guided tour
  • Protective equipment
  • Discounts at restaurants and stores
  • Safety briefing
  • Naturalist guide
  • Tour guide
  • Small group experience
  • Speedboat ride
  • Wildlife watching cruise

What’s not included

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Hafnarstétt 7, Húsavík, Iceland

Meeting point:

Your tour starts at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center. 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.

Provider

Gentle Giants Whale Watching


What people say about this experience

4.8/5

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Based on 2 reviews


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5/5

Service

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Safety

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Value for money

4.6/5


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    Ali

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    10 August 2023
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    3 September 2023
    5

    France

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Phone number: +44 121 468 3145