Overview
Experience the traditional tour from Húsavík, the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. A unique adventure at sea: enjoy the natural wonders around Skjálfandi Bay, sheltered by the stunning mountains of Vík. This is where our roots lie, where our ancestors used to live in peace and joy for centuries.
See them in the wild
Community support
Conservation research
What you will be doing
After you have been equipped with a warm overall, sail out into the bay on a comfortable oak boat and prepare to be captivated by nature
Your wildlife guide will demonstrate the safety on board and give you live commentary on the sights encountered throughout the tour. Your oak boat has been thoroughly renovated as a safe passenger vessel and plays an important role in Iceland's maritime history and culture.
The Bay is well known for its rich wildlife. Numerous types, shapes and sizes of whales visit the bay, including the acrobatic humpback whales and playful white-beaked dolphins. This is wild nature and unpredictable, but your chances of seeing whales in their natural environment are high
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Gentle Giants - Husavik Whale Watching, Garðarsbraut, 640 Húsavík, Iceland
🗺️ Instructions: Meet at Gentle Giants Ticket Centre
Things to know
Accessibility:
Pregnancy friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Infant friendly
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any 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.