Húsavík whale safari and Puffin Island RIB boat tour
Do this because
- Go in search of majestic beautiful big whales
- Visit Puffin Island and see the so-called "Clowns of the Ocean"
- Enjoy an adrenaline-filled boat ride and adventure
What to expect
Head out into the ocean on a RIB speedboat and go on a discovery of some very special Nordic wildlife. On this tour, you'll go searching for whales and puffins.
A speedboat gives you the ability to cover a bigger area as you go in search of these gentle giants. While you can spot some whales without leaving the bay, finding bigger ones requires you to travel a bit further out. A RIB boat is faster than the wind, which makes it more likely for you to reach the big whales.
The tour also includes a visit to Puffin Island. Here you can experience thousands of puffins, also known as "Clowns of the Ocean", during their nesting period (April 15th – August 15th).
Seeing whales is highly dependent on nature and as such no guarantees can be made regarding animal encounters. However, this tour increases your chances to see some of the world's biggest animals.
Your RIB speedboat is more spacious than most others in the area thus offering higher comfort and a personal atmosphere for the maximum of 12 passengers on board.
Choose the truly locally owned family company in Húsavík.
Important to know
Accessibility:
- This tour is not allowed for passengers with heart or back problems, or pregnant women
Know in advance:
- The minimum age to take part in this tour is 8 years, and the minimum height is 130 cm
- It is highly recommended that passengers bring their own warm and waterproof clothes, footwear and protective bags for cameras, as it can be cold and wet out at sea
- For safety and comfort, the tour operator reserves the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should the weather or other conditions change
- Whale-watching tours take place in wild nature, which is very unpredictable, the chances of seeing whales are very high, but sightings cannot be guaranteed. If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, passengers are welcome to join a GG1 Whale Watching tour free of charge, depending on availability. Passengers can get a voucher for a free GG1 Whale Watching tour that is valid for the passengers of the original booking. The voucher is valid on tours where availability and bookings in advance cannot be made. The voucher's validity is unlimited. No ticket will be refunded if no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour
- The puffin season is from April 15th to August 15th approximately
What’s included
A specialized guide
Warm safety overalls
Guided tour
Protective equipment
Safety briefing
Naturalist guide
Tour guide
Small group experience
Speedboat ride
Wildlife watching cruise
What’s not included
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Gentle Giants Whale Watching
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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