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HÚSAVÍK – THE WHALE CAPITAL OF ICELAND
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160 YEARS OF FAMILY HISTORY IN THE BAY
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VISIT THE GENTLE GIANTS OF HÚSAVÍK
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WELCOME ABOARD
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97-99% SIGHTINGS IN THE PAST YEARS ON AVERAGE
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SUPPORT TO NATURE
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FIVE GENERATIONS IN SKJÁLFANDI BAY
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RESPONSIBLE WHALE WATCHING
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FLATEY ISLAND – THE ORIGINALS
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CLOSER TO PURE NATURE

Bestsellers From Húsavík

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BESTSELLER

GG1 Whale Watching

GG1 Whale Watching

Discover the charm of our authentic tour on board traditional Icelandic oak boats from Husavik, the Whale Capital of Iceland.
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BESTSELLER

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

Experience the original RIB speedboat whale watching tour in Iceland with higher chances of finding whales and top safety.
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COMBO TOUR

GG3 Whales & Horses

GG3 Whales & Horses

Combine two adventures – the traditional Husavik whale watching and riding an Icelandic horse in stunning landscape.
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GG4 Flatey Island

GG4 Flatey Island

Experience the paradise of Skjálfandi Bay in all its glory with unique nature and rich birdlife. Tailor made adventures to Flatey Island.
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GG5 Sea Angling

GG5 Sea Angling

Catch your own fresh meal out on Skjálfandi Bay on this fishing tour – we provide you with a 100% catch guarantee.
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GG6 Puffins Exclusive

GG6 Puffins Exclusive

Embark on a one hour express tour from Husavik to Puffin Island to see the puffins – the Clowns of the Ocean.
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GG Tailormade Tours

GG Tailormade Tours

Create your own private adventure from Husavik, Iceland – welcome to give us an idea of your tailormade tour.

Book With Confidence

Why choose Gentle Giants for your Iceland whale watching experience?

  • The truly locally owned family company
  • 160 years of family history in the bay
  • Awarded for excellence
  • Very high safety standards
  • Great respect to nature and wildlife
  • Code of Conduct for responsible whale watching
  • Highly experienced and qualified crew
  • Boats with modern eco-friendly engines
  • Discounts in Húsavík for customers
  • Free cancellation up until 24 hours
  • Choose to pay in advance or on arrival
  • Change your booking at any time online

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SEASON START 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Yesterday, 1st of April, our season 2025 finally started and both our RIB speedboat Amma Helga as well as oak boat Sylvía departed on their first tours of the season as scheduled. „It was wonderful heading out onto Skjálfandi Bay again after the winter pause, to cross over to the mountainside, take in the views and share stories about the area with our guests onboard, to feel the sea breeze and spray in the face," says guide Sarah after the tour.

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FOLLOWING THE PATHS OF THE WHALES (PART II)

Thursday, March 27, 2025

My last months were a good blend of visiting family and friends in various places as well as travelling to several destinations – in search for sun, wildlife and of course, the whales.In fact, the first whale sightings were quite unexpected in mid-December, when my mum and I travelled around Costa Rica.

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FOLLOWING THE PATHS OF THE WHALES (PART I)

Monday, March 24, 2025

Since our tours are seasonal, many of our staff members take the opportunity to re-unite with family and friends back home, travel and explore new places all over the globe, or to follow the whales wherever they go and work as captains and guides in various other places around the world.

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Awarded the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024. We are proud to be the only whale watching company in Húsavík awarded by TripAdvisor in 2024 and for 13 consecutive years!

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