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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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Flatey Island DP2

WHERE LIGHT DRAWS THE ISLANDS

Sunday, April 26, 2026

When you are visiting Skjálfandi Bay you can spot some islands around, some of them are Flatey, Puffin Island, or even Grímsey when the horizon is clear and visibility allows.Flatey Island, peaceful and full of charm.

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A FREEZING NIGHT, A PROMISING SUMMER

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Sumardagurinn Fyrsti. In Iceland, summer begins today. According to the old Icelandic calendar, where the year is divided into just two seasons, the first day of summer falls on the first Thursday after April 18. There’s also a long-standing tradition: if temperatures drop below freezing on the last night of winter, it’s seen as a good omen for a warm and prosperous summer ahead.

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THE OCEAN'S GREAT GIANTS

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Today morning we welcomed the first blue whale of our 2026 whale watching season as it made a graceful round through Skjálfandi Bay. Witnessing the majesty of the blue whale, the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth, is always a truly unforgettable moment.

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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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