Sightseeing Cruises

From Husavik: Whale Watching on RIB Speedboat

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.

Duration

2 hr

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

4.7/5

(11)

Daniela

Sep 2025

Verified booking

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!

Fabrice

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Many thanks to our friendly, passionate and very competent guide/accompanist. She has incredible energy! We saw the whales a dozen times. The same ones, probably, but it's just magnificent. Rorqual and humpback whale. Up close and personal....it's so amazing! Thank you so much!

Doris

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The Speedboat was a great and awesone experimente. Justin ride over the water was so mich fun !! Our guide Matteo was very friedlich. He told us a lot about the nature, the animals and the behavior of the whale. We were lucky to the same whales.

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.

2-hour whale watching tour on an RIB speedboat

English-speaking expert guide

Small group; 12-seater boat

Warm and waterproof overalls and life vests

Food & drinks

MODE OF TRANSFERSpeedboat
Timeline
Map
Start point
Husavik harbor
Get direction
1. Puffin Island
2. Skjálfandi Bay
3 activities
Things to do
Whale-watching
Included in price
Dolphin-spotting
Included in price
Porpoise-spotting
Included in price
End point
Husavik harbor
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.7
11 reviews
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What our guests say
Clara
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was an incredible experience, the guide told us a lot of things and we saw many whales! It was a great experience!
Daniela
Sep 2025
Verified booking
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!
Pavel
Sep 2025
Verified booking
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
Doris
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Speedboat was a great and awesone experimente. Justin ride over the water was so mich fun !! Our guide Matteo was very friedlich. He told us a lot about the nature, the animals and the behavior of the whale. We were lucky to the same whales.
Katharina
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was an emazing experience...we saw a lot of wales! Fabio and the Captain told us a lot of interesting things about the animals and the nature and and and! It was really exciting! I'm sure, I'll do it again! Thank you!!!!

What to bring

Bring warm and waterproof clothes, sturdy footwear, and protective bags for cameras as it can be cold and wet out at sea.

What's not allowed

This experience is not suitable for pregnant women or those with heart or back conditions.

This experience is not allowed for guests under 8 years and those under the height of 130 cm (4.25ft).

Additional information

The puffin season typically runs from April 15 to August 15.

For your safety and comfort, tours may be rescheduled or altered on short notice due to weather or sea conditions. You'll be notified via the contact information shared at the time of booking.

Sightings are highly likely (up to 99%) but not guaranteed; if no whales or dolphins appear, you can join a GG1 Whale Watching tour free of charge, subject to availability.

Tours require a minimum number of participants; if not met, departures may be changed or canceled, with alternatives offered.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 40 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Gentle Giants - Husavik Whale Watching.

Address: Garðarsbraut, 640 Húsavík, Iceland.

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