Whale Watching via Oak Boat from Húsavík, Iceland

📍 Húsavík, Iceland

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See them in the wild

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Duration3 hours

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

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Overview

Experience the traditional tour from Húsavík, the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. A unique adventure at sea: enjoy the natural wonders around Skjálfandi Bay, sheltered by the stunning mountains of Vík. This is where our roots lie, where our ancestors used to live in peace and joy for centuries.

wildlife highlights

What you will be doing

Sail on an oak boat

After you have been equipped with a warm overall, sail out into the bay on a comfortable oak boat and prepare to be captivated by nature

Briefing on board

Your wildlife guide will demonstrate the safety on board and give you live commentary on the sights encountered throughout the tour. Your oak boat has been thoroughly renovated as a safe passenger vessel and plays an important role in Iceland's maritime history and culture.

Skjálfandi Bay

The Bay is well known for its rich wildlife. Numerous types, shapes and sizes of whales visit the bay, including the acrobatic humpback whales and playful white-beaked dolphins. This is wild nature and unpredictable, but your chances of seeing whales in their natural environment are high

Things to know

AccessibilityPregnancy friendly | Wheelchair accessible | Infant and children friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

You will get warm extra clothing before your tour but it is highly recommended to bring own warm and waterproof clothes, footwear and protective bags for cameras as it can be cold and wet out at sea
The puffin season is from April 15th to August 20th approximately
The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women Minimum age is 8 years and minimum height 130 cm
For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Warm clothes
Tour guide

❌ Not included

Refreshments

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Gentle Giants - Husavik Whale Watching, Garðarsbraut, 640 Húsavík, Iceland

Instruction: Meet at Gentle Giants Ticket Centre

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.