Húsavík whale safari and Puffin Island RIB boat tour

Activities

Húsavík, Iceland

from 4 reviews

4.5/5

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Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 Hours

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

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.

What's included

Guided tour

Protective equipment

Discounts at restaurants and stores

Safety briefing

Naturalist guide

Small group experience

Speedboat ride

Wildlife watching cruise

What's not included

Food and drinks

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

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

Provider

Gentle Giants Whale Watching

Booking Fee

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

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

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.

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Standard rate - $175.00

Total

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$175.00

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$128.00

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Petra

June 2026

From Germany

Traveled as As a couple - 64 years old

Great

Speedboot ist eine Erfahrung wert. Man sitzt super auf diese Art und wird nicht seekrank bei hohen Wellen. Die warme Kleidung, die man gestellt bekommt, war sehr hilfreich. Trotzdem warm anziehen. Sehr windig und frisch auf dem Meer. Wale haben wir gesehen. Bilder zu machen war leider auf Grund des Wetters leider schlecht. Puffin Insel war naja. Die kleinen Vögel sind so schnell, dass man kaum was sieht. Auf dem Wasser schwammen ein paar die konnte man dann besser sehen.

Bosma

April 2026

From Netherlands

Traveled as As a couple - 11 years old

Great

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