Sightseeing Cruises

Husavik: Whale Watching & Puffin Tour on RIB Speedboat

4.7/5(58)

Sabine K

Group

Verified booking

Sep 2026

We were lucky to have wonderful weather, a calm sea and beautiful views! Therefore we have been able to see a humpback whale 3 times and whitebeaked dolphins! The guide was great and we enjoyed the speedboat-tour so much. Lot's of fun and really worth it.

Krzysztof J

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A well-organized two-hour RIB tour focused on whale and puffin watching. We were lucky enough to spot one of the whales, who made a rather discreet appearance and surfaced for us twice! Of course, these are wild animals, so every sighting is a matter of luck and can never be guaranteed. The fast RIB ride itself was also a great experience and made the whole trip even more exciting. Definitely worth trying!

Lilly L

Group

Verified booking

Aug 2026

We hat an amazing speedboat tour with Natalia. She is extremely experienced and polite. She was an amazing guide. We had the chance to see a few puffins, a minke whale and a bottlenose whale.

Misiura O

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

A very interesting and informative tour! We saw lots of whales—my granddaughter and the kids really enjoyed it! The weather was wonderful... there was almost no wind. And the sun was nice and warm... Good luck to you!

Magdalena B

Solo

Verified booking

Jul 2026

It was a spontaneous decision to take part in the tour. The sea was rough, and the boat trip was an adventurous, wild ride on the waves, worth every minute. From the booking to the friendly service and the two experienced guides, Sara and Matteo, everything was top-notch. Despite the low odds, we spotted whales. I wouldn't have missed those two hours for anything. Thank you!

Tess V

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Our guide was very kind and as a biologist she could tell us so much about the whales, dolphins, puffins and other animals. Also, they informed us about the bad weather prediction so we could change our reservation. Very happy we did, we had sun and a calm sea, and saw so many humpbacks!

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.

2-hour whale watching tour on an RIB speedboat

English-speaking expert guide

Small group (12-seater boat)

Warm & waterproof overalls & life vests

Food & drinks

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERSpeedboat
Timeline
Map
Start point
Husavik harbor
Get direction
1. Puffin Island
Cruise to Puffin Island during nesting season (April 15–August 15) and witness thousands of vibrant puffins in their natural habitat, offering a rare opportunity for birdwatching and photography.
2. Skjálfandi Bay
3 activities
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.

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What our guests say
Krzysztof J
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A well-organized two-hour RIB tour focused on whale and puffin watching. We were lucky enough to spot one of the whales, who made a rather discreet appearance and surfaced for us twice! Of course, these are wild animals, so every sighting is a matter of luck and can never be guaranteed. The fast RIB ride itself was also a great experience and made the whole trip even more exciting. Definitely worth trying!
Sabine K
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
We were lucky to have wonderful weather, a calm sea and beautiful views! Therefore we have been able to see a humpback whale 3 times and whitebeaked dolphins! The guide was great and we enjoyed the speedboat-tour so much. Lot's of fun and really worth it.
Annalisa S
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Amazing experience on a super fast boat! Very exciting and luckily we have seen some whales in their wild environment !
Lilly L
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2026
We hat an amazing speedboat tour with Natalia. She is extremely experienced and polite. She was an amazing guide. We had the chance to see a few puffins, a minke whale and a bottlenose whale.
Misiura O
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
A very interesting and informative tour! We saw lots of whales—my granddaughter and the kids really enjoyed it! The weather was wonderful... there was almost no wind. And the sun was nice and warm... Good luck to 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. This may include skipping the visit to Puffin Island.

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.

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