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Húsavík, Big Whale Safari & Puffin Island Tour


Gentle Giants Whale Watching


Experience a big whale and puffins boat tour from Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland. Increase your chances of seeing these gentle giants on board a RIB speedboat with guides leading the way.


Husavik



Embark on a guided whale watching tour to Puffin Island from Húsavík. Take in the views of this island on a speedboat ride and learn about the local marine life and puffins from an experienced guide.
After you have been equipped with a warm safety overall and a life vest, step aboard a modern RIB speedboat to begin your exciting adventure. Head out to the beautiful surroundings of Skjálfandi Bay while your specialized guide demonstrates safety on-board and gives you live commentary on the sights encountered along the way.

Your first visit will be Puffin Island during the nesting period (April 15 – August 20 approximately), where you can observe thousands of colorfully-beaked puffins, often called "the Clowns of the Ocean."

The high speeds of your boat will make it more likely you will spot some of the bigger whales, such as the majestic blue whales and acrobatic humpback whales. Watching whales in their natural environment from a RIB speedboat is a unique experience.



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Duration 2 hours

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English

from € 143 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting location:
  • Gentle Giants – Húsavík Whale Watching
  • Husavik
  • Safety briefing
  • Puffin Island
  • Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by, Wildlife viewing
  • Skjálfandi
  • Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Dolphin watching, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way, Whale watching, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)
  • Arrive back at:
  • Gentle Giants – Húsavík Whale Watching
  • Main sites passed
  • Other sites passed
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Cruise a larger area of Skjálfandi Bay on board a modern RIB speedboat
  • Increase your chances of observing big whales in their natural environment
  • Learn about Iceland's nature and wildlife from an expert guide
  • Stay warm and safe in specially made overalls
  • Choose a truly locally owned family company in Húsavík
  • Includes
  • Round-trip RIB speedboat cruise
  • Specialized guide
  • Live commentary on-board
  • Warm safety overalls
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not suitable for
  • Children under 8 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People under 4 ft 3 in (130 cm)

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    Adults

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