Why choose Gentle Giants for your Iceland whale watching experience?
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As the countdown to the start of the season ticked away, one question rose above the rest: Which species would we see first? Yesterday, we got our answer—and it was anything but expected. Our first sighting of the season came in with a burst of energy: 4 to 5 orcas, spread out across the water near Flatey Island, travelling with purpose and foraging as they moved.
››MoreToday, April 1st, our 2026 whale-watching season finally began. The day started off windy—especially at sea—so we had to delay our departures until the early afternoon. At last, it was time for our boats to head out for the first time this year and to mark the beginning of the company’s 25th year of whale-watching tours in Skjálfandi Bay.
››MoreReady, set, go… in just a few days, we’ll be heading into Skjálfandi Bay again to explore the magic of this beautiful bay and its amazing inhabitants! Still thinking about joining? We’ll bet there’s one big question on your mind: Which tour is right for you? Here are our two most popular tours: GG1 Whale Watching – a classic whale watching tour on our traditional Icelandic oak boats GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins – an exciting adventure on our modern RIB speedboats Both tours offer excellent whale watching opportunities, and our experienced crew ensures a safe and memorable experience on either option.
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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!
