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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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Gentle Giants celebrates 25 years business anniversary in 2026

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ONLINE BOOKINGS OPEN FOR 2027

Monday, September 28, 2026

While another unforgettable whale watching season is still unfolding in Skjálfandi Bay, we are already looking ahead to the adventures that await in 2027. From the first signs of spring to the colorful days of autumn, every season in Húsavík brings something unique.

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WORLD RIVERS DAY

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Every year, on the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day is celebrated around the globe. The day aims to highlight the importance of rivers to life on Earth. Rivers provide freshwater and habitat, support incredible biodiversity, and hold immense ecological, economic, and cultural value.

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HVALKYRIE

Monday, September 21, 2026

DO WE LOVE ALL WHALES, OR DO WE HAVE FAVOURITES? Obviously, yes and yes! Each humpback whale has a unique pattern on its fluke, which allows us to recognize them individually. As we see whales come and go around the bay throughout the season, it’s impossible for guides not to have a favourite — a whale with a beautiful pattern, a special behaviour, or a crazy encounter that stays with us.

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Gentle Giants is proud of all the awards that we have been awarded from TripAdvisor for the past 15 years

Rated the Best Whale Watching in Húsavík

Awarded the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2026. We are proud to be the only whale watching company in Húsavík awarded by TripAdvisor in 2026 and for 15 consecutive years!

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