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HÚSAVÍK – THE WHALE CAPITAL OF ICELAND
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160 YEARS OF FAMILY HISTORY IN THE BAY
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VISIT THE GENTLE GIANTS OF HÚSAVÍK
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WELCOME ABOARD
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97-99% SIGHTINGS IN THE PAST YEARS ON AVERAGE
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SUPPORT TO NATURE
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FIVE GENERATIONS IN SKJÁLFANDI BAY
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RESPONSIBLE WHALE WATCHING
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FLATEY ISLAND – THE ORIGINALS
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CLOSER TO PURE NATURE

Bestsellers From Húsavík

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BESTSELLER

GG1 Whale Watching

GG1 Whale Watching

Discover the charm of our authentic tour on board traditional Icelandic oak boats from Husavik, the Whale Capital of Iceland.
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BESTSELLER

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

Experience the original RIB speedboat whale watching tour in Iceland with higher chances of finding whales and top safety.
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COMBO TOUR

GG3 Whales & Horses

GG3 Whales & Horses

Combine two adventures – the traditional Husavik whale watching and riding an Icelandic horse in stunning landscape.
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GG4 Flatey Island

GG4 Flatey Island

Experience the paradise of Skjálfandi Bay in all its glory with unique nature and rich birdlife. Tailor made adventures to Flatey Island.
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GG5 Sea Angling

GG5 Sea Angling

Catch your own fresh meal out on Skjálfandi Bay on this fishing tour – we provide you with a 100% catch guarantee.
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GG6 Puffins Exclusive

GG6 Puffins Exclusive

Embark on a one hour express tour from Husavik to Puffin Island to see the puffins – the Clowns of the Ocean.
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GG Tailormade Tours

GG Tailormade Tours

Create your own private adventure from Husavik, Iceland – welcome to give us an idea of your tailormade tour.

Book With Confidence

Why choose Gentle Giants for your Iceland whale watching experience?

  • The truly locally owned family company
  • 160 years of family history in the bay
  • Awarded for excellence
  • Very high safety standards
  • Great respect to nature and wildlife
  • Code of Conduct for responsible whale watching
  • Highly experienced and qualified crew
  • Boats with modern eco-friendly engines
  • Discounts in Húsavík for customers
  • Free cancellation up until 24 hours
  • Choose to pay in advance or on arrival
  • Change your booking at any time online

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SA Fulmar 2

ICELAND'S OCEAN WANDERER

Thursday, June 11, 2026

One of the birds we see literally every day on our tours is the northern fulmar — a true North Atlantic specialist and one of Iceland’s most iconic seabirds. At first glance, fulmars can look a bit like gulls, but they’re actually relatives of the albatross.

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Breaching Blue Whale DP

WORLD OCEANS DAY BECAME BLUE DAY

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Yesterday felt like a Blue Day in Skjálfandi Bay. Seeing a blue whale is already a privilege. Meeting the largest animal ever known to live on Earth is something that never loses its magic. But yesterday was different.

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HW Breaching DP

MEET HW-MN0103821 FROM HAPPYWHALE

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

A humpback whale with no name yet, but certainly one we won't forget. During one of our evening tours, this individual spent over 35 minutes breaching and chin slapping beneath the midnight sun. Why do whales breach? The truth is, we still don't know for sure.

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Húsavík Whale Watching TripAdvisor Traverlers' Choice Best of the best

Rated the Best Whale Watching in Húsavík

Awarded the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025. We are proud to be the only whale watching company in Húsavík awarded by TripAdvisor in 2025 and for 14 consecutive years!

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