ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Husky Petting, in Akureyri · Reykjavík forecast
10°
Overcast
Today · Wind 4 m/s
Today
10° 9°
Light rain
Tomorrow
10° 7°
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Fri
8° 5°
Light rain
Sat
11° 7°
Light rain
Sun
10° 8°
Light rain
Mon
12° 8°
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Tue
10° 8°
Light rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for North Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Hólsfjallavegur: Dettifoss - SigtúnMountain vehicles
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Join Iceland's original RIB whale watching tour on modern speedboats
Cover a wide area of Skjálfandi Bay aboard a fast, modern RIB speedboat to maximise your chances of spotting large whales in the wild
Learn about Iceland's nature and wildlife from an expert guide
Stay warm in safety overalls provided by the crew
Choose a truly locally owned family company in Húsavík
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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. Should weather or sea conditions change, even with short notice, this may include skipping the visit to Puffin Island
- 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
- Please arrive at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center in Húsavík at least 40 minutes before departure
- The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women
- Not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.
This activity may be cancelled if the minimum number of travellers is not met.