Overview
A RIB is faster than the wind and makes it more likely for us to find the big whales. On this tour we also include a visit to the Puffin Island, where you can experience thousands of puffins, the "Clowns of the Ocean", during the nesting period (April 15th to August 20th approximately)
See them in the wild
Community support
Conservation research
What you will be doing
After you have been equipped with a warm safety overall and a life vest, step aboard a modern RIB speedboat and head out to the beautiful surroundings of Skjálfandi Bay. Your wildlife guide will demonstrate the safety on board and give you live commentary on the sights encountered throughout the tour.
Your first visit is Puffin Island during the nesting period (April 15th to August 20th approximately) where you can observe thousands of colourfully-beaked puffins, often called the Clowns of the Ocean
After a short pit stop by the island, your journey continues into the deeper waters of Skjalfandi Bay, and it is time to start looking out for whales. With the high speed, your boat can travel faster and increase the chances of spotting some of the bigger whales, such as majestic blue whales and acrobatic humpback whales, although it is good to keep in mind that nature is unpredictable.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Gentle Giants - Husavik Whale Watching, Garðarsbraut, 640 Húsavík, Iceland
🗺️ Instructions: Meet at Gentle Giants Ticket Center
Things to know
Accessibility:
Not suited for wheelchair users
Not suited for children
Not suited for pregnant people
Fitness requirement
Moderate fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
You will get warm extra clothing before your tour but it is highly recommended to bring own warm and waterproof clothes, footwear and protective bags for cameras as it can be cold and wet out at sea
The puffin season is from April 15th to August 20th approximately
The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women Minimum age is 8 years and minimum height 130 cm
For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change
Inclusion ✅
Warm clothes
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Refreshments
About your host
Gentle Giants Whale WatchingBased in Husavik, the Whale Capital of Iceland, we are a real local family company with more than 160 years of history in the Skjálfandi Bay. Offering wildlife tours on traditional Icelandic oak boats and modern RIB speedboats, we follow the Code of Conduct for responsible whale watching as set forth by the Icelandic Whale Watching Association. The company has been awarded for excellence both internationally and domestically. We support local university research and UNICEF.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.