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From Húsavík: Traditional Whale Watching Tour

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From Húsavík: Traditional Whale Watching Tour
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.5  / 51607 reviews
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Look for whales in their natural environment on a whale-watching tour from Húsavík. Climb aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat for a guided adventure in search of the giants of the ocean.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Gentle Giants – Húsavík Whale Watching

  • Husavik

    Safety briefing

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    Skjálfandi

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Dolphin watching, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way, Whale watching, Wildlife viewing (3 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Gentle Giants – Húsavík Whale Watching

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Step aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat in Húsavík
  • Cruise around Skjálfandi Bay searching for whales on a 3-hour tour
  • Learn about Iceland's nature and wildlife from the experienced guides
  • Stay warm in overalls provided by the crew
  • Choose a truly locally owned family company in Húsavík

Full description

Climb aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat and experience a traditional whale watching tour from Europe's whale watching capital at Húsavík. Keep warm and dry with the use of high-quality overalls and raincoats. Sail out into the bay and prepare to be captivated by the work of Mother Nature. Your specialized guide will give a safety demonstration on board the boat and then feed you live commentary on all the sights you will encounter. Skjálfandi Bay is known for its rich wildlife, including numerous types, shapes and sizes of whale. Keep a look out for the acrobatic humpback whales and giant blue whales. This is wild nature and therefore unpredictable, but your chances of seeing whales in their natural environment is very high. Sail back to Húsavík harbor and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Includes

  • Whale watching cruise
  • Specialized guide
  • Live commentary on board the boat
  • Warm safety overalls, and raincoats if needed
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at the Gentle Giants ticket center in central Húsavík (look for the big blue flags).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Outdoor clothing

Know before you go

  • Please bring warm and waterproof clothing
  • The tour is subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of another date or full refund
  • If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, you will be offered a voucher for a traditional whale watching tour free of charge, however, no refund is given
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible. Please contact the tour operator prior to arrival

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 1607 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Nicoletta – ItalySeptember 23, 2024  – Verified booking
That was an amazing experience!! We saw the whales and it was breathtaking. Highly recommend (be sure to check the weather condition before you go because the could cancel your activity due to bad weather). If the weather is good you won’t regret it!!!
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Romit – IndiaSeptember 21, 2024  – Verified booking
We spotted 1 humpback whale and the guide was extremely good. Recommend taking this tour. It was an amazing one.
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Laura – GermanySeptember 19, 2024  – Verified booking
It was a great experience! The guides were very nice and it was informative. Keep in mind, that the sea can be rough. Unfortunately we got a bit seasick. And dress warmly, it gets very cold.
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Product ID: 87599

Activity provider:Gentle Giants Whale Watching

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