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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 Tailor Made Tours

GG Tailor Made Tours

Create your own private adventure from Husavik, Iceland – welcome to give us an idea of your tailor made 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 MORE DEPARTURES 2

PUFFINS, HERE WE COME!

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

As half of the month is over, we are adding more daily departures to our current schedule: From now on, our oak Faldur departs twice a day at 09:45 and 13:15 for the "GG1 Whale Watching". At the same time, our RIB speed boats head out three times daily at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:00 for the "GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins".

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WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

As days pass by and we are approaching the mid of the month, our puffin season is not far away anymore. On the 15th of April we will finally start stopping by Lundey (Puffin Island) again on our “GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins” on our RIB speed boats.

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HERE WE GO!

Thursday, April 4, 2024

After a stormy Easter and therefore slightly delayed start into our this year's season, the last days have been extremely pretty out in the bay. For now, the whole landscape is still dressed in its winter beauty, which makes sailing along the mountains such a stunning experience.

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