Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

Overview

Sail aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat from Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland Enjoy a relaxed 3-hour whale watching tour in Skjálfandi Bay Discover whales and Icelandic wildlife with knowledgeable local guides Stay warm in safety overalls provided by the crew Choose a truly locally owned family company in Húsavík

Activity itinerary

Experience the real Gentle Giants of Húsavík – the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. Welcome aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat for a 3-hour fully guided adventure in search of the mammals of the ocean. Your chances of seeing whales are up to 97-99%.

Places visited

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

Please arrive at least 40 minutes before scheduled departure to Gentle Giants Ticket Center. It is easy to find in Húsavík, just look for the big blue flags in the center of the town. You will be offered warm safety overalls on board the boats. It is still highly recommend 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 your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• 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
• 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

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 23031P1

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