Húsavík whale safari and Puffin Island RIB boat tour
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Húsavík whale safari and Puffin Island RIB boat tour

4.9/5
Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
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£116.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • Go in search of majestic beautiful big whales
  • Visit Puffin Island and see the so-called "Clowns of the Ocean"
  • Enjoy an adrenaline-filled boat ride and adventure
What to expect

Head out into the ocean on a RIB speedboat and go on a discovery of some very special Nordic wildlife. On this tour, you'll go searching for whales and puffins.

A speedboat gives you the ability to cover a bigger area as you go in search of these gentle giants. While you can spot some whales without leaving the bay, finding bigger ones requires you to travel a bit further out. A RIB boat is faster than the wind, which makes it more likely for you to reach the big whales.

The tour also includes a visit to Puffin Island. Here you can experience thousands of puffins, also known as "Clowns of the Ocean", during their nesting period (April 15th – August 15th).

Seeing whales is highly dependent on nature and as such no guarantees can be made regarding animal encounters. However, this tour increases your chances to see some of the world's biggest animals.

Your RIB speedboat is more spacious than most others in the area thus offering higher comfort and a personal atmosphere for the maximum of 12 passengers on board.

Choose the truly locally owned family company in Húsavík.

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What's included
  • check A specialized guide
  • check Warm safety overalls
  • check Guided tour
  • check Protective equipment
  • check Safety briefing
  • check Naturalist guide
  • check Tour guide
  • check Small group experience
  • check Speedboat ride
  • check Wildlife watching cruise
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Hafnarstétt 7, Húsavík, Iceland

Meeting point:
Your tour starts at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center. Look for the big blue flags and signs marked Gentle Giants. Please be at the meeting point to collect your tickets at least 40 minutes before departure.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not allowed for passengers with heart or back problems, or pregnant women

Know in advance:

  • The minimum age to take part in this tour is 8 years, and the minimum height is 130 cm
  • It is highly recommended that passengers bring their own warm and waterproof clothes, footwear and protective bags for cameras, as it can be cold and wet out at sea
  • For safety and comfort, the tour operator reserves the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should the weather or other conditions change
  • Whale-watching tours take place in wild nature, which is very unpredictable, the chances of seeing whales are very high, but sightings cannot be guaranteed. If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, passengers are welcome to join a GG1 Whale Watching tour free of charge, depending on availability. Passengers can get a voucher for a free GG1 Whale Watching tour that is valid for the passengers of the original booking. The voucher is valid on tours where availability and bookings in advance cannot be made. The voucher's validity is unlimited. No ticket will be refunded if no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour
  • The puffin season is from April 15th to August 15th approximately
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Provider
Gentle Giants Whale Watching
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.9/5

Based on 3 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From France - September 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Ali

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    we were dressed well waterproof and already felt like penguins, but that was also necessary with the strong wind and rough sea not to get wet. the gui ...

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