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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

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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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GREY SEALS OF SKJÁLFANDI BAY

Sunday, October 5, 2025

When you’re out on the waters of Skjálfandi Bay, searching the horizon for whales, don’t be surprised if you spot a sleek head popping up nearby ,it might just be one of our resident grey seals coming to say hello! While our tours focus on whales, many of our guests are just as enchanted by the grey seals we sometimes spot along the way, specially around “Fish rock” and for good reason! These marine mammals are full of personality and play a vital role in our local marine ecosystem.

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WHALES IN MYTHOLOGY: FROM STARS TO SEA

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Across cultures and centuries, whales and their kin have swum not only through oceans, but also through the stories humans tell about the world. They appear in the sky, in epic tales, and in seafaring legends, embodying mystery and awe.

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WHEN THE OCEAN THROWS A RARE PARTY

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Over the past few weeks, our tours have been full of surprises. Alongside the majestic humpback whales, we have also had several sightings of pods of long-finned pilot whales. While this species does live in the waters around Iceland, pilot whales rarely visit Skjálfandi Bay and are hence not often seen during our whale-watching season.

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Húsavík Whale Watching TripAdvisor Traverlers' Choice Best of the best

Rated the Best Whale Watching in Húsavík

Awarded the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025. We are proud to be the only whale watching company in Húsavík awarded by TripAdvisor in 2025 and for 14 consecutive years!

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