Family-Run Whale Watching & Puffin Safari RIB Boat Tour from Husavik

Iceland's Original Big Whale Safari and Puffins Tour on RIB Speedboat from Husavik
Family-Run Whale Watching & Puffin Safari RIB Boat Tour from Husavik
Family-Run Whale Watching & Puffin Safari RIB Boat Tour from Husavik
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Family-Run Whale Watching & Puffin Safari RIB Boat Tour from Husavik
Family-Run Whale Watching & Puffin Safari RIB Boat Tour from Husavik
Family-Run Whale Watching & Puffin Safari RIB Boat Tour from Husavik
Family-Run Whale Watching & Puffin Safari RIB Boat Tour from Husavik
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From: Gentle Giants - Husavik Whale Watching, Garðarsbraut, Húsavík, Iceland

Description

Summary

Tour starts
Húsavík
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Available
Apr. - Oct.
Minimum age
8 years old
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Description

Look for big whales in Skjalfandi Bay and visit Puffin Island on this RIB speedboat tour from Husavik in North Iceland.

At the harbor in Husavik, you board a modern RIB speedboat. The boat is more spacious than most RIBs in the area. Your specialized wildlife guide explains safety on board and gives live commentary throughout the tour.

During the nesting season, from about April 15 to August 15, your first stop is Puffin Island, where you can see thousands of puffins.

After a short stop by the island, you head into the deeper waters of Skjalfandi Bay to look for whales. The RIB's speed lets it cover a larger area and search farther out, which increases your chances of finding the bigger whales, such as blue whales and humpback whales. Nature is unpredictable, though, so nothing is guaranteed.

At the end of the tour, you return to the harbor in Husavik, where your boarding pass gives you discounts at local businesses.

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Included

Specialized wildlife guide
Warm safety overalls (mandatory) and rain jackets if needed
Round-trip RIB speedboat cruise
Discounts at local businesses in Husavik with your boarding pass
Life jacket

Activities

Whale Watching
Sightseeing
Boat Trip
Bird watching
Puffin tours
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Attractions

HúsavíkHúsavík
LundeyLundey
North IcelandNorth Iceland
Skjalfandi BaySkjalfandi Bay

Pick-up information

Starting time

This tour has flexible departure times. See the drop-down for all departures.

Starting location

Gentle Giants - Husavik Whale Watching, Garðarsbraut, Húsavík, Iceland. Please arrive at the pick-up point on time.

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Booking with us gives you access to the Guide to Iceland VIP Club, where you’ll enjoy priority service, special perks, and exclusive discounts for amazing savings on your trip at Iceland’s top restaurants, shops, and local favorites.
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What to bring

Warm, waterproof clothes and footwear
Protective bag for your camera

Good to know

The tour lasts about 2 hours and runs from April 1 to October 31.

The puffin season is from about April 15 to August 15. Outside the season, the tour focuses on whales.

Arrive at the ticket center in Husavik at least 40 minutes before departure.

The minimum age is 8, and the minimum height is 4 feet 3 inches (130 centimeters).

The tour is not suitable for passengers with heart or back problems, or during pregnancy.

There's a maximum of 12 passengers on board, and each departure needs at least 6 passengers.

The warm safety overalls are mandatory. Bring your own warm, waterproof clothes and footwear, and a protective bag for your camera, as it can be cold and wet at sea.

Schedules may change at short notice because of weather or other conditions, and the visit to Puffin Island may be skipped.

Whale watching takes place in the wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

If no whales or dolphins are seen, you can join a whale-watching tour on a traditional oak boat free of charge, depending on availability.

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