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Whale Safari and Puffins RIB Boat Tour from Húsavík | 2 hours

350 Reviews | Akureyri
From $148.54 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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GG2 Big Whale Safari
2 Adults x $149.08
$298.16
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$298.16
Experience the Big Whale Safari & Puffins tour from Húsavík on board a RIB speedboat, with higher chances of finding the big whales. A visit to Puffin Island is included during the nesting period.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Warm safety overalls (obligatory), and rain jackets if needed
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transportation to/from attractions (Tour departure is within walking distance from most accommodations in Húsavík)

Overview

On the RIB speedboats you get: -Less crowded boats -More personal experience -Higher chances of finding whales than on other boats -Great respect to nature and minimum environmental impact -Good memories and natural happiness -The truly locally owned family company in Húsavík

Meeting points

Meeting Point: Gentle Giants Ticket Center Directions: Look for the big blue flags in Húsavík Please arrive at least 40 minutes before scheduled departure to Gentle Giants Ticket Center.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Experience the original Big Whale Safari & Puffins from Húsavík – the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. Welcome aboard a RIB speedboat for a 2 hour fully guided adventure in search of the gentle giants of the ocean. Your chances of seeing whales are up to 99%.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Please bring warm and waterproof clothing
  • Minimum age is 8 years and minimum height 130 cm
  • The puffin season is from April 15th – August 15th approximately. More focus on whales outside the puffin season
  • A minimum number of passengers is required for all our tours. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to change or cancel departures, even with short notice. In such cases, customers are offered alternative options or full refund
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Unfortunately, if no whales or dolphins are sighted on the tour, passenger refunds are not permitted. However, customers can receive a voucher to join a traditional whale watching tour free of charge, depending on availability
  • Not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women

Free Cancellation

October 25100% refund
October 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

350 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    307
  • 4 stars
    21
  • 3 stars
    4
  • 2 stars
    10
  • 1 star
    8

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Showing 1-5 of 307 reviews with 5 stars

Beautiful!

Published on Nov, 2024

It was such a cold boat ride, but it was well worth it! We saw multiple whales and our guide was so knowledgeable. The views were incredible. Definitely recommend.

Whale watching

Published on Oct, 2024

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative! She kept us very informed throughout the trip what was happening. It was a great trip! Saw several whales.

The perfect experience

Published on Sep, 2024

An incredible trip, and well worth going for the RIB over the larger boat for the speed of getting to the whales. We also saw porpoises. We were worried that we wouldn’t see anything but had no reason to be! Great guide, Rui, who was very knowledgeable and funny. You get a discount at other places in Husavik with your ticket, added bonus.

Gentle Giant RIB Boat puffin and whale tour in August

Published on Sep, 2024

Staff was very professional as well as considerate. We had reservations for noon on a RIB boat on a foggy cold day and when we arrived we were told that no whales were in the morning and did we want to reschedule or cancel - I really appreciated their honesty. We went and we ended up seeing a whale surface multiple times - with the RIB boat you’re close to the surface of the water and it was an amazing experience. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about both the puffins and whales. We were provided with warm, waterproof pants, jackets and boots as well as a life vest. The Gentle Giant RIB boat puffin and whale tour was a highlight of our amazing trip to Iceland - totally worth it. Plus your ticket gets you a discount in some shops and restaurants in the beautiful town.

Fantastic adventure

Published on Sep, 2024

We enjoyed a very sunny day and a fairly calm sea and the best of all is that we observed whales (humpbacks) coming out of the water repeatedly to dive back in and continue eating. We appreciated the back and the magnificent tails. Very good organization, a captain very skilful in navigation and an exceptional guide, Nikolina, who explained to us at all times and in detail everything related to the whales that go to Husavik during the summer. Highly recommended!

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