• Through our website

• Send us an e-mail to [email protected]

• Call us +354 464 1500

• Visit our Ticket Center in Húsavík – look for our big white house and blue flags in the center of town

Gentle Giants is located in Húsavík, northeast Iceland. Our Ticket Center is conveniently located in Húsavík. All our boat tours depart from Húsavík harbour right beneath our Ticket Center.

• Book online
  
  
• Book through e-mail to [email protected]
  
  
• Call us +354 464 1500
  
  
• Visit our Ticket Center in Húsavík – look for our big white house and blue flags in the center of town

We offer two different daily scheduled whale watching tours from Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland:

GG1 Whale Watching
The Húsavík traditional tour on our oak boats – the classic tour.

• Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
• Season: April 1st – November 30th. See our timetable on our website.
• Included: A specialized guide, warm safety overalls, and rain jackets if needed.

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins
A whale watching tour on our RIB speedboats also including a visit to Puffin Island during the breeding season (April 15th - August 15th approximately) – for more excitement.

• Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
• Season: April 1st – October 31st. See our timetable on our website.
• Included: A specialized guide, warm safety overalls (obligatory), and rain jackets if needed.

The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women. Minimum age is 8 years and minimum height 130 cm.

In addition, we offer the following private tours upon request:

• Flatey Island Tours
• Sea Angling
• Tailormade Tours

An overview of all our tours can be found here.

Yes — during puffin season (typically from mid-April to mid-August).

Our GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins on our modern RIB speedboats includes a stop at Puffin Island during puffin season (April 15th – August 15th).

Alternatively, it is possible to book a private tour on our modern RIB speedboats, the GG6 Puffins Exclusive, to visit Puffin Island.
Please note, this is not a scheduled tour, but a private boat rental instead. The tour duration is approximately 1 hour and can only be booked on request.

It is not possible to enter Puffin Island as it is privately owned. All observations are made from our boats, which can easily navigate around the island for some great looks of the puffins.

Absolutely! All our boats are available for private rental giving you the freedom to design your own adventure at sea, starting from Húsavík. For the best and most exciting experience, we recommend our RIB speedboats.

Included in the rental is a captain and a specialized guide, warm safety overalls, and rain jackets if needed.

Private rentals can be tailored to a wide range of experiences, including:

• Big Whale Safari & Puffins Tour (we recommend 2 hours for this tour)
  
  
• Trips to Flatey Island
  
  
• Tailormade Tours based on your interests
  
  

A private tour offers several advantages beyond having the boat to yourselves:

• Flexible timing
• Customized experience / itinerary
• Personal attention
• Comfort and privacy
  
  

How to book:
Simply contact us directly and tell us your vision. We’ll handle the rest!

The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women. The minimum age limit for children on the RIB speedboats is 8 years and minimum 130 cm in height.

We operate traditional oak boats as well as modern RIB speedboats.

• Oak boats: spacious, relaxed viewing, possible to move around freely and change viewpoint, good for families
  
  
• RIB speedboats: fast, very stable on water, adventurous, viewpoint closer to the water surface, seated throughout tour

The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women. Minimum age is 8 years and minimum height 130 cm.

Our GG1 Whale Watching tour on the traditional oak boats lasts approximately 2.5–3 hours, while the GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins tour on our RIB speedboats lasts approximately 2 hours.

Our departure times vary throughout the season.
During the summer, we offer multiple departures per day from Húsavík —from early morning until late in the evening—for both GG1 Whale Watching and GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins, while spring and autumn schedules may have fewer options depending on daylight and demand.
You can find a timetable for both tour types for the entire season here.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check our online booking system, where all available departure times are shown in real time.

It depends on the kind of boat experience you want:

• GG1 Whale Watching: The traditional tour from Húsavík on board peaceful oak boats for a relaxed experience and peaceful ride. Passengers enjoy higher observation points, can move around freely, and change viewpoints. The tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
  
  
• GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins: The original tour from Iceland on modern RIB speedboats offers a thrilling and dynamic ride. These boats can cover more area quickly, potentially increasing your chances of seeing whales. Seating is closer to sea level, creating a more intimate and engaging experience. RIBs carry a maximum of 12 passengers and are very stable, which helps reduce the risk of seasickness. Your RIB speedboat is more spacious than most others in the area thus offering higher comfort for passengers.

The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women. Minimum age is 8 years and minimum height 130 cm.

GG1 Whale Watching

Both our oak boats have benches spread out across the whole vessel, providing plenty of seating.

During high season, boats may operate at full capacity, and seating may not be available for every passenger at all times.

However, the tour is dynamic, and guests often move around the vessel to enjoy the views and actively participate in spotting and observing whales.

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

Our speedboats are equipped with individual seats for every passenger, and you’re free to choose your seat when boarding. However, in cases of rough seas or unfavourable weather, the crew may assign seating or close off the front seating rows, for safety reasons.

For everyone's safety, all passengers are required to remain seated throughout the tour.

For current prices and availability, please see the individual tour pages:

• GG1 Whale Watching (oak boat)
  
  
• GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins (RIB speedboat)

Yes, we offer group discounts depending on the size of the group and the type of tour. Please contact us via email ([email protected]) for more information and a personalized quote.

Our tours depart from Húsavík harbour and stay within the protected waters of Skjálfandi Bay. We do not go offshore or into the open ocean, as going further out is not necessary — the whales often travel far into the bay to feed, providing excellent viewing opportunities within the sheltered area.

We offer daily departures from 1st of April until the 30th of November. The peak season for whales is May to September. However, in recent years we have seen whales almost daily even in April, October and November.

• 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

Yes! All our tours have an experienced, knowledgeable guide on board who provides information about whales, dolphins, puffins, and the local environment. To make your experience both fun and educational, they share fascinating insights about the wildlife, the bay, and Icelandic nature, and are also there to ensure the safety and comfort of all guests throughout the tour.

Yes! We follow the IceWhale Code of Conduct, the Icelandic guidelines for responsible whale watching. This means we:

• Keep a safe distance from whales and dolphins.
• Avoid disturbing their natural behaviour.
• Limit the time spent with each animal.
• Approach slowly and carefully, giving whales space to move freely.
• Minimize noise and sudden movements.
• Ensure all tours are conducted safely, sustainably, and respectfully.

Following these guidelines helps us protect the animals and the environment while giving you the best possible viewing experience.

There is much more to do in Húsavík than whale watching. Before or after your tour, you can explore our charming town by

• visiting the Húsavík Whale Museum,
  
  
• relaxing in the GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths,
  
  
• enjoying local cafés and restaurants,
  
  
• taking a scenic walk along the harbour or,
  
  
• hiking up to Lake Botnsvatn and Húsavík Mountain.

Besides that, Húsavík sits along the Diamond Circle, making it an ideal base for exploring the other highlights of this spectacular route.

For more information and inspiration, you can visit visithusavik.is.

Whale watching is a nature-based experience, so sightings can never be guaranteed. However, the waters around Húsavík are some of the best in the world for whales, and sightings are very common.

On most tours, we can see humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, as well as other marine wildlife. While no tour can promise 100% sightings, our experienced crew and carefully planned routes give you the best possible chance to see these magnificent animals.

Return vouchers:

If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, passengers are welcome to join a GG1 Whale Watching tour free of charge, depending on availability.

Passengers can get a voucher for a free GG1 Whale Watching tour that is valid for the passengers of the original booking. The voucher is valid on tours where availability and bookings in advance cannot be made. The voucher is valid unlimited.

We do not refund tickets if no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour.

Generally May to September are our most successful months. However, in recent years, April, October and November have also been successful with whale sightings.

There is no time of the day when we are more likely to see the whales. They come and go and the situation in the bay can change very fast. Sometimes we see many whales, sometimes few. Nature is unpredictable and no two tours are exactly the same – every trip is a new adventure.

The most common whale species are harbour porpoise, white-beaked dolphin, minke whale, humpback whale and blue whale.

The crew of Gentle Giants is trained to follow the Code of Conduct for responsible whale watching set by IceWhale, the Icelandic Whale Watching Association:

"We have to remember that these are wild animals and to enjoy them for the future we need to show them patience and respect. We will try to get you close but how close we get is always on the animal’s terms as we aim to minimize disturbance."

Sometimes, whales approach our boats by their own means, other times they prefer to stay a bit further away. This is wild and unpredictable nature in which the animals are the directors of the show!

Yes, dolphins are in fact part of the whale family:
All whales, dolphins and porpoises are classified as cetacean species. Cetacea derives from the Greek word for whale, ketos. Within the order of the Cetacea are two suborders: baleen whales and toothed whales.

Dolphins belong to the toothed whales.

Whale sightings cannot be guaranteed. If no whales (including dolphins) are seen, you can join a GG1 Whale Watching tour for free, depending on availability.

Passengers can get a voucher for a free GG1 Whale Watching tour that is valid for the passengers of the original booking. The voucher is valid on tours where availability and bookings in advance cannot be made. The voucher is valid unlimited.

We do not refund tickets if no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour.

The puffin season is from April 15th – August 15th approximately. During that period, our GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins stops by Puffin Island (Lundey) to observe the so-called "Clowns of the Sea".

Outside puffin season, the tour focuses on more whale watching instead.

Puffin Island is one of the largest puffin colonies around Iceland. Annually, about 100.000 individuals come here for their nesting season.

While of course this is wild nature and wildlife, it is quite certain to see puffins on and around the island during puffin season between April 15th and August 15th on our GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins.

For the safety and comfort of our passengers, captains might decide to not visit the island on days with challenging sea conditions, due to the island's position in the bay. While we aim on notifying our customers about changes in the tour itinerary before check-in, this can not be guaranteed in all situations.

Our GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins on our modern RIB speedboats includes a stop at Puffin Island during puffin season (April 15th – August 15th).

Alternatively, it is possible to book a private tour on our modern RIB speedboats, the GG6 Puffins Exclusive, to visit Puffin Island.
Please note, this is not a scheduled tour, but a private boat rental instead. The tour duration is approximately 1 hour and can only be booked on request.

It is not possible to enter Puffin Island as it is privately owned. All observations are made from our boats, which can easily navigate around the island for some great looks of the puffins.

Another great option, especially for bird lovers, is a tour to Flatey Island, which is not only home to several puffin colonies, but also many other migratory bird species during the summer months.

Click on the button below to learn more about the tour options with us to visit this incredible bird paradise:

GG4 Flatey Island

The water around Puffin Island is very shallow and vegetated with kelp. Therefore, our boats can not sail all the way up close to the island. While you will still be able to spot the puffins on land, the tour focuses on the puffins on the water and around the island instead.

It is possible to make a tour without booking in advance. However, we do recommend booking before, especially during the high season from June to August. For booking:

• Book online

• Book through e-mail to [email protected]

• Call us +354 464 1500

• Visit our Ticket Center in Húsavík – look for our big white house and blue flags in the center of town

All prices are shown on our website in ISK and include all taxes. In our Ticket Center we accept all major cards and currencies, based on the current currency exchange rate.

Online paid reservations which are cancelled more than 24 hours before departure will be fully refunded. Cancellations received less than 24 hours before departure will be charged full price.

Reservations can be changed depending on availability on tours, without any extra cost.

For cancellations and changes, visit My Booking or contact us directly!

We understand that travel plans may change. You can manage and change your tour date at any time online:

My Booking

For further assistance, you are welcome to send us an email on [email protected] or call +354 464 1500.

If you have booked through a travel agency, please contact the agency to change your booking.

A minimum number of passengers is required for all our tours. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to change or cancel departures, even with short notice.
In such cases, customers are offered alternative options.

We always aim to depart on time, but tours may occasionally start a few minutes later due to weather, sea conditions, or operational reasons. Please arrive to our Ticket Center in Húsavík at least 40 minutes before your scheduled departure to be ready to board on time.

Tours may also return later than planned if the whales are further out in the bay, require more sailing to reach, or are spotted later into the tour. We always keep guests informed and strive to ensure your experience is smooth and enjoyable. We suggest allowing extra time after the tour to accommodate any potential delays.

Generally, our GG1 Whale Watching tour on our oak boats lasts approximately 2.5–3 hours, while the GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins tour on our RIB speedboats lasts approximately 2 hours.

For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to adjust departure times and tour durations, even at short notice, should weather or other conditions require it.

If you arrive late and miss your tour, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a refund or rebooking. However, we will try to rebook you on another tour, depending on availability.

To ensure a smooth experience, we ask that all guests arrive at least 40 minutes before departure to check in and get settled, and to let us know as soon as possible if you anticipate being late or unable to make your booked departure.

Tours are dependent on weather and sea conditions. For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change or cancel departures, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change.

Please note, if weather or sea conditions are unfavourable, captains may set limitations in age or exclude children or elderly people from a tour, for their own safety.

In case of cancellations due to weather, customers can either receive a full refund or change their departure depending on availability.

If you have booked through a travel agency or booking platform, refunds are administered by the respective seller.

The tours on our RIB speedboats are not allowed for passengers with heart– or back problems or pregnant women.

The minimum age limit for children on the RIB speedboats is 8 years and a minimum of 130 cm in height are required for safety reasons.

It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that every passenger in the booking meets these criteria.

YES! Children of all ages are welcome to join our GG1 Whale Watching on our traditional oak boats. This tour is a wonderful family friendly experience and fun for all ages.

It is especially important to dress children very warmly and to bring extra layers should they still get cold during the tour. Woolen layers, including woolen socks, are highly recommended. Remember to bring along a hat and gloves for them.

On our oak boats, we do have children overalls in various sizes: 86/92, 98/104, 110/116, 128, 140, 152.

Kindly note that overalls may not always fit perfectly. There is a limited number of children's overalls available on each boat. If several children are booked on the same tour, some may need to wear a size up. We appreciate your understanding in this.

The GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins can be joined by children that are at least 8 years old and 130 cm in height. Or smallest overall size on the speedboats is 128.

Please note, if weather or sea conditions are unfavourable, captains may set limitations in age or exclude children entirely from a tour, even with short notice, for their own safety.

Yes, guests with mobility issues are welcome on our tours. Our GG1 Whale Watching tour on the larger oak boat Sylvía is generally the most accessible option, as it offers more space and greater stability.

Please note that boarding requires stepping through a narrow entrance (about 57 cm) and may involve navigating a small step or uneven surfaces. If you need assistance, our crew is always happy to help you board safely and comfortably.

We recommend choosing afternoon or evening departures, as these tours are usually less crowded, giving you more space to move comfortably and enjoy the experience.

For the best possible service, we encourage you to contact us in advance to let us know about your mobility needs. This allows our crew to prepare and provide the support you may require.

Yes! Guests with wheelchairs are welcome on our GG1 Whale Watching tour aboard the larger oak boat Sylvía, depending on weather, sea conditions, and the guest’s individual needs to ensure safety and comfort.

The entrance to the boat is narrow (about 57 cm), so access may require some assistance.  Boarding options include:

• If the guest is able to stand briefly: The wheelchair is brought on board first, and the guest is assisted onto the boat and back into the wheelchair.
  
  
• If the guest needs full assistance: In some cases, it may be possible to lift the guest and wheelchair on board. However, companions must be present to provide any necessary lifting support.

We also recommend afternoon or evening tours, which are usually less crowded, giving more space on board and easier access for wheelchairs.

For the smoothest experience, book online and choose “pay upon arrival,” then contact us in advance to let the crew know about your wheelchair. We’ll make sure everything is ready for you.

We provide warm safety overalls (obligatory for everyone on our RIB speedboat tours) as well as rain jackets if needed.
The extra clothing provided by us is included in the ticket.

When going whale watching in Iceland, the key is to stay warm, dry, and protected from the wind. The weather can change quickly—even in summer—so layering is essential.

Here is what our crew recommends you wear:

Essential Clothing

• Warm base layers (ideally thermal top and bottoms)
• Thick sweater or fleece — on cold days or if you get cold easily, several layers are recommended
• Outdoor trousers (we do not recommend jeans, skirts or dresses)
• Warm, waterproof, and windproof jacket

Accessories

• Warm hat or beanie that won’t blow away
• Gloves (preferably waterproof)
• Scarf or buff for neck and face protection
• Sunglasses to reduce glare; sunscreen on sunny days

Footwear

• Closed, warm shoes or boots — ideally waterproof (no sandals, flip-flops etc.)
• Extra pair of socks (preferably woollen)

It is especially important to dress children very warmly and to bring extra layers should they still get cold during the tour. Woolen layers, including woolen socks, are highly recommended. Remember to also bring along a hat and gloves for them.

We recommend closed, warm shoes or boots—ideally waterproof. Sandals or flip-flops are not suitable. It is also advisable to wear an extra pair of socks, preferably woollen.

Yes, we have warm children overalls in various sizes.

GG1 Whale Watching

Available sizes: 86/92, 98/104, 110/116, 128, 140, 152

Kindly note that overalls may not always fit perfectly. There is a limited number of children's overalls available on each boat. If several children are booked on the same tour, some may need to wear a size up. We appreciate your understanding in this.

Overalls are not obligatory on our oak boat tours, unless the captain decides differently due to weather or sea conditions.

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

Available sizes: 128, 140, 152, 164

Overalls are obligatory on our RIB speedboat tours.

It is especially important to dress children very warmly and to bring extra layers should they still get cold during the tour. Woolen layers, including woolen socks, are highly recommended. Remember to also bring along a hat and gloves for them.

GG1 Whale Watching

Our overall sizes range up to 3XL.

Overalls are not obligatory on our oak boat tours, unless the captain decides differently due to weather or sea conditions.

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

Our overall sizes range up to 2XL.

Overalls are obligatory on our RIB speedboat tours. People must fit in an overall, with the zippers closed, to join the tours on our RIB speedboats.

If you are concerned the overall might not fit you, we recommend to book on our website and choose the option "pay on arrival". You are welcome to arrive a bit earlier at our Ticket Center to try on an overall in privacy. If it does not fit, you can reschedule free of charge to a GG1 Whale Watching, depending on availability.

GG1 Whale Watching

It is not required to wear a life jacket on our oak boats, however, there are plenty on board the vessels.
In the beginning of the tour, the crew demonstrates where to locate and how to make use of these life jackets in case of an emergency.

Young children are required to wear life jackets at all times. Life jackets for children are handed out by the crew when boarding for the tour.

For everyone's safety, we use flotation overalls on board all our boats.

If you wish to wear a life jacket regardless, you are welcome to address this to the crew.

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

Life jackets are obligatory for everyone on board our RIB speedboats.

For GG1 Whale Watching on board the oak boats there is a toilet on board.
However, we recommend to make use of the toilets on land (by the Ticket Center or the RIB Center) before boarding for the tour.

For GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins on board the RIB speedboats there is no toilet on board.

There are bathrooms for our customers by the Ticket Center as well as by the RIB Center by the harbour.

GG1 Whale Watching

Both our oak boats have benches spread out across the whole vessel, providing plenty of seating.

During high season, boats may operate at full capacity, and seating may not be available for every passenger at all times.

However, the tour is dynamic, and guests often move around the vessel to enjoy the views and actively participate in spotting and observing whales.

GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins

Our speed boats are equipped with individual seats for every passenger, and you’re free to choose your seat when boarding. However, in cases of rough seas or unfavourable weather, the crew may assign seating or close off the front seating rows, for safety reasons.

For everyone's safety, all passengers are required to remain seated throughout the tour.

No, we do not serve any food or drinks on board our boats.

However, you are welcome to take your own drinks (non-alcoholic) and snacks with you if you like.

If you know you are prone to motion sickness, it is advisable to take precautions and follow general prevention tips.

Generally, the RIB speedboats are a lot more stable on the water, which reduces the chances of getting seasick.

If you are concerned, you're always welcome to contact us for updates on weather and sea conditions.

Gentle Giants does not give out seasickness medication. If you wish to take preventive medication, a pharmacy is located across the road from our Ticket Center.

No, Gentle Giants does not sell or provide seasickness medication. However, there is a pharmacy located across the road from our Ticket Center in Húsavík.

No, smoking is not allowed on our boats or premises, including the smoking of electronic cigarettes.

Space on board is limited so we recommend that bigger bags and backpacks are not brought with.

Small bags, including camera bags, can be brought on board if necessary.

We are not able to provide any secure luggage storage or lockers (neither on land nor on board).
No responsibility is taken for personal belongings brought on board or left behind in our RIB Center.

The departure time stated on the booking confirmation is when the boat is scheduled to depart from the harbour.

Please arrive at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center latest 40 minutes before departure to allow time for check-in and boarding.

Every passenger must check-in and sign a passenger list at the Ticket Center – also those who have prepaid or hold a voucher.

Boarding and dress-up into overalls starts 25 minutes before departure time.

Note: Toilets are located by the Ticket Center, by the RIB Center and on the oak boats only.

At the Gentle Giants Ticket Center, which can be found along the main road of Húsavík (66.0463911,-17.3459082 / 66°02'47''N 17°20'36''W).

Free public parking is available behind the church near the main road, or down by the beach next to the harbour. Both locations are within easy walking distance of our ticket center, as well as the harbour facilities and the pier where our boats depart.

1. Behind the church:
   (66.046130, -17.340700 / 66°02'46.1"N 17°20'26.5"W)
   
   
2. By the beach close to the harbour:
   (66.043710, -17.342700 / 66°02'37.4"N 17°20'33.7"W)

Please leave larger bags behind due to limited space on board and no secure luggage storage on site.

In our Ticket Center we accept all major cards and currencies, based on the current currency exchange rate.

1. Warm clothing layers
   Even though we provide warm flotation suits (overalls), we recommend bringing your own warm layers to wear underneath.
   
   
2. Hat, gloves, and scarf
   Weather can change quickly, and it is always colder at sea.
   
   
3. Waterproof layers
   Conditions may change during the tour, and some days can be splashy at sea.
   
   
4. Camera or smartphone
   Perfect for capturing great memories. A wrist strap or lanyard is helpful so it doesn’t slip overboard.
   
   
5. Protective bags for cameras
   It can be cold and wet out at sea.
   
   
6. Binoculars (if you have them)
   
   
7. Sunglasses
   Ocean glare can be intense, even on cloudy days.
   
   
8. Sunscreen
   UV rays reflect off the water, so you can get sunburned more easily than on land — even in Iceland.
   
   
9. Water bottle
   Staying hydrated helps prevent seasickness. We do not provide or sell drinks on board.
   
   
10. Seasickness medication (if needed)
    Take it in advance if you’re prone to motion sickness.
    
    
11. Snacks
    We do not provide or sell snacks or food on board.
    
    
12. Small backpack or bag
    Keep your belongings organized and protected. Space on board can be limited, so please keep it compact.

Please note: It is each guest’s own responsibility to bring and take care of their personal belongings during the tour. The company does not accept liability for any loss or damage to personal items.

Space on board is limited so we recommend that bigger bags and backpacks are not brought with.

Small bags, including camera bags, can be brought on board if necessary.

We are not able to provide any secure luggage storage or lockers (neither on land nor on board).
No responsibility is taken for personal belongings brought on board or left behind in our RIB Center.

You are welcome to bring your phone and camera with on the tour – on your own responsibility.

The boats slow down / stop once with a whale or around dolphins so that everyone can enjoy the sightings and take great photos.

Protective / waterproof bags for phones and cameras are advisable as it can be wet out at sea.

Please note that no responsibility is taken for cameras and phones.

If you would like to get some close-up shots of the whales, a zoom lens can get you some great results.

On the other hand, a regular lens or phone camera enable you to also capture the beautiful surrounding that the whale is swimming in. Skjálfandi Bay is truly picturesque.

In the end, it depends on your preferences and what type of photos you'd like to shoot.

We never know how close we will get to the whales. On some tours they might surface close to the boats or approach us, on other tours they decide to stay further away.

When approaching wildlife, we follow the Code of Conduct issued by IceWhale.

"We have to remember that these are wild animals and to enjoy them for the future we need to show them patience and respect. We will try to get you close but how close we get is always on the animal’s terms as we aim to minimize disturbance."

No, drones are not allowed on our scheduled tours.

In accordance with regulation no. 990 / 2017 on the operation of unmanned aircrafts (UAV), flight safety and the safety and rights of citizens and the protection of wildlife, we cannot allow drones to be flown from and around our vessels while at sea.