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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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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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Gentle Giants celebrates 25 years business anniversary in 2026

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TWO TOURS, ONE INCREDIBLE BAY - WHICH ADVENTURE IS YOURS?

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Ready, 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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IC THIS WAS JUNE 2

ONE WEEK TO SEASON START

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Our season start is only a week away: on 1st of April, our boats will finally head back out at sea to commence our 25th year of whale watching. Are you planning on travelling to Iceland this season?Have you booked your tour yet? Here are some useful tips to make your experience even better.

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COUNTING DOWN TO SEASON START

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Soon we will be sailing out from Húsavík harbour into the beautiful waters of Skjálfandi Bay again: In just half a month, on April 1st, our whale watching season begins — and we couldn’t be more excited! This year is especially meaningful for us as we celebrate our 25th year of offering whale watching tours from Húsavík, with daily departures running until November 30th.

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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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