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Whale Watching Husavik Tours

Set out from Húsavík into Skjálfandi Bay, Iceland’s richest whale habitat. Enjoy close-up encounters with humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seasonal puffins as expert guides navigate nutrient-rich waters renowned for some of the country’s most reliable whale sightings.
Whale Watching Husavik Tours
Guests photographing a whale's tail near a RIB speedboat on a Husavik whale watching tour.
Whale tail emerging from water on Iceland coast in Husavik with snowy mountains in background.
RIB speedboat with passengers on Husavik waters during whale and puffin tour, Iceland.
Puffin flapping wings on Husavik waters during whale and puffin watching tour.
RIB speedboat with tourists whale watching in Husavik, North Iceland, with snow-capped mountains.
Lundey Island in Husavik, Iceland with ocean and snow-capped mountains in the background.
Flock of puffins flying over Husavik towards Lundey Island during whale and puffin tour.
Guests on a RIB speedboat near Lundey, Puffin Island, Husavik, with birds flying overhead.
Puffins with fish on Lundey Island during Husavik whale and puffin tour.
Humpback whale breaching in Husavik waters, Iceland.
Guest filming barnacles on a whale from a RIB speedboat during Husavik whale watching tour.
White-beaked dolphin breaching in Husavik, North Iceland.
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2 hr
  • Set out on a 2-hour RIB speedboat tour from Husavik with a small group, expert guide, and all safety gear included for your comfort.

  • High-speed RIB boats are smaller, faster, and more maneuverable and cover more ground, boosting your chances of seeing blue whales, humpbacks, and other marine life.

  • Sail through Skjálfandi Bay, enjoying its calm waters and mountain views with live commentary from your guide throughout the journey.

  • Visit Puffin Island during nesting season (April 15-August 15) to see thousands of colorful puffins in their natural habitat.

  • Did you know? Husavik is known as Iceland’s 'Whale Watching Capital,' offering a 97-99% success rate of whale encounters in Europe.

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  • Set out on a 2-hour RIB speedboat tour from Husavik with a small group, expert guide, and all safety gear included for your comfort.

  • High-speed RIB boats are smaller, faster, and more maneuverable and cover more ground, boosting your chances of seeing blue whales, humpbacks, and other marine life.

  • Sail through Skjálfandi Bay, enjoying its calm waters and mountain views with live commentary from your guide throughout the journey.

  • Visit Puffin Island during nesting season (April 15-August 15) to see thousands of colorful puffins in their natural habitat.

  • Did you know? Husavik is known as Iceland’s 'Whale Watching Capital,' offering a 97-99% success rate of whale encounters in Europe.

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€149
Guests on a boat tour in Husavik watching a whale fluke emerge from the water.
Humpback whale breaching during Gentle Giants Whale Watching Tour in Husavik.
Guests observing a whale fluke on a boat tour in Husavik.
Whales surfacing in the ocean during the Gentle Giants Whale Watching Tour in Husavik.
Dolphins swimming in the ocean at a whale watching spot in Iceland.
Blue whale spouting water in Husavik during Gentle Giants Whale Watching Tour.
Guide explaining sea map to guests during Whale Watching tour in Husavik.
Orca swimming in the ocean near Husavik during Gentle Giants Whale Watching Tour.
Whale fluke with birds during Gentle Giants Whale Watching Tour in Husavik.
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3 hr
  • Step aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat and explore one of Europe’s richest whale-watching regions with expert live commentary throughout the journey.

  • Enjoy a comfortable 3-hour cruise through Skjálfandi Bay, known for frequent sightings of whales, dolphins, and diverse marine wildlife.

  • Stay warm and protected with included safety overalls and rain jackets, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable experience at sea in any weather.

  • Benefit from a family-run operator with deep local roots, offering responsible wildlife viewing and high safety standards on every tour.

  • Take in panoramic mountain and bay views as you search for wildlife in a sheltered, scenic environment ideal for spotting ocean giants.

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  • Step aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat and explore one of Europe’s richest whale-watching regions with expert live commentary throughout the journey.

  • Enjoy a comfortable 3-hour cruise through Skjálfandi Bay, known for frequent sightings of whales, dolphins, and diverse marine wildlife.

  • Stay warm and protected with included safety overalls and rain jackets, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable experience at sea in any weather.

  • Benefit from a family-run operator with deep local roots, offering responsible wildlife viewing and high safety standards on every tour.

  • Take in panoramic mountain and bay views as you search for wildlife in a sheltered, scenic environment ideal for spotting ocean giants.

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€85
Humpback whale breaching near a tour boat during a whale watching cruise in Iceland.
Whale breaching during a whale watching tour in Husavik, Iceland.
Humpback whale tail near tour boat on whale watching cruise.
Puffins on grassy cliff during whale watching and puffin tour cruise.
Puffin Island near Husavik with grassy cliffs and surrounding ocean.
Puffins on grassy cliff during whale watching and puffin tour.
Hot chocolate in a white cup with star-shaped cookies on a plate.
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3 hr 30 min
  • Spot whales and puffins in their natural habitat on a scenic cruise from Húsavík, guided by local wildlife experts.

  • Sail on a traditional oak boat to Puffin Island, home to over 100,000 puffins. They arrive here each summer to breed, nest, and raise their chicks along its rocky shores.

  • Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns served onboard make for an irresistible treat in Iceland’s crisp weather.

  • Warm overalls and raincoats will be provided if needed, so you can focus on the adventure, rain or shine.

  • The crew shares fascinating insights about local birds and whales, making the experience both fun and educational for all ages.

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  • Spot whales and puffins in their natural habitat on a scenic cruise from Húsavík, guided by local wildlife experts.

  • Sail on a traditional oak boat to Puffin Island, home to over 100,000 puffins. They arrive here each summer to breed, nest, and raise their chicks along its rocky shores.

  • Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns served onboard make for an irresistible treat in Iceland’s crisp weather.

  • Warm overalls and raincoats will be provided if needed, so you can focus on the adventure, rain or shine.

  • The crew shares fascinating insights about local birds and whales, making the experience both fun and educational for all ages.

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€115
Guests observing whale from Silent boat in Husavik, Iceland.
Whale tail splashing in the water near Husavik, Iceland, with seagulls flying above.
Guests observing a whale from a Silent boat in Husavik.
Whales spouting water in Husavik bay, Iceland, viewed from a silent boat.
Guests observing a whale from the Silent boat in Husavik, Iceland.
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3 hr
  • Set sail from Húsavík on a silent whale watching tour aboard a carbon-neutral oak boat—nature’s wonders, minus the engine noise.

  • Spot humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and porpoises in their natural North Iceland habitat, guided by local pioneers on eco-friendly tours.

  • Stay comfortable in thermal overalls provided for the trip. Warm up with hot chocolate and freshly baked cinnamon buns on your return journey.

  • Glide across Skjálfandi Bay on a traditional oak vessel, designed for a peaceful and environmentally conscious adventure.

  • The silent, emission-free boat lets you hear the ocean and wildlife—no engine rumble, just pure Arctic serenity.

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  • Set sail from Húsavík on a silent whale watching tour aboard a carbon-neutral oak boat—nature’s wonders, minus the engine noise.

  • Spot humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and porpoises in their natural North Iceland habitat, guided by local pioneers on eco-friendly tours.

  • Stay comfortable in thermal overalls provided for the trip. Warm up with hot chocolate and freshly baked cinnamon buns on your return journey.

  • Glide across Skjálfandi Bay on a traditional oak vessel, designed for a peaceful and environmentally conscious adventure.

  • The silent, emission-free boat lets you hear the ocean and wildlife—no engine rumble, just pure Arctic serenity.

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€112

Millions love heading out with us

Pavel Pecl
CZ

Pavel

Czech Republic
Sep 2025
5/5
A great trip to see the verlibas The weather was perfect The crew always swam out to the whales as soon as they surfaced. Great. Thanks. Pavel

Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat

Daniela Opitz

Daniela

Sep 2025
5/5
It was a unique experience. The RIB boats get you to the whales quickly and the trip is great fun. We saw some humpback whales, were even able to watch them feeding and the cherry on the cake was that we were there when 2 animals jumped out of the water. Simply indescribable!

Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat

Gandini Roberto

Gandini

Aug 2025
5/5
The tour was nice and well managed. The boat itself was nice ad comfortable. We were able to see some whales even if our boat was slower compare to the zodiac.

Husavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Elias

Elias

Aug 2025
4/5
The tour was well organized. Our guide was a marine scientist and super PASSIONATE, you could tell. Saw two kinds of whales and lots of birds. The cinnamon buns were more like dense cookies (not bad, just not buns). Boat was crowded, but everyone shuffled around to let people get good pics. Wish the trip lasted a bit longer.

Husavik: Silent Whale Watching Tour On Carbon Neutral Oak Boat

Sven

Sven

Oct 2025
5/5
Went on the whale watching trip with my partner and honestly, it was UNREAL. The team gave us these chunky thermal suits (waddling around in those is a vibe). It was misty at first but cleared up and we saw a pair of humpbacks just chilling, flipping their tails. Crew was super chill, explained stuff without making it boring. Hot cocoa at the end was clutch, esp since my toes were practically icicles. Would do it again 100%.

Husavik: Silent Whale Watching Tour On Carbon Neutral Oak Boat

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