GG1 Whale Watching

EXPERIENCE THE MAMMALS OF THE OCEAN

Experience the traditional tour from Húsavík. Our birthplace is often considered as the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. It is a unique adventure at sea – watching the wonders of nature in the beautiful surroundings of Skjálfandi Bay, sheltered by the stunning mountains of Vík. This is where our roots lie, where our ancestors used to live in peace and joy for centuries, living in total harmony with the unpredictable and untamed nature of the North Atlantic.

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RATES 2025

ADULTS
ISK 11990 (incl. 11% VAT)

CHILDREN 7-15
ISK 6290 (incl. 11% VAT)

CHILDREN 0-6
FREE

Group discounts and tailormade tours available, as well as multi-trip passes.

INCLUDED

A specialized guide, warm safety overalls, and rain jackets if needed.

Specially made safety overalls to keep you warm and safe!

SEASON

April 1st – November 30th.
See our timetable below for daily tours.

DURATION

Approximately 3 hours.

For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change.

BENEFITS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

Show your Gentle Giants boarding pass and get various discounts by local companies in Húsavík.

GG1 Whale Watching Sighting Rate Húsavík Iceland

The Traditional Tour from Húsavík on Oak Boats

The traditional whale watching tour from Húsavík is a unique adventure at sea which has given our hometown the reputation as the Whale Capital of Iceland. After you have been equipped with a warm safety overall, sail out into the bay on a comfortable oak boat and prepare to be captivated by nature. Your specialized wildlife guide will demonstrate the safety on board and give you live commentary on the sights encountered throughout the tour. Your oak boat has been thoroughly renovated as a safe passenger vessel and plays an important role in Iceland's maritime history and culture.

Skjálfandi Bay is well known for its rich wildlife. Numerous types, shapes and sizes of whales visit the bay, including the acrobatic humpback whales and playful white-beaked dolphins. This is wild nature and unpredictable, but your chances of seeing whales in their natural environment are high.

You will get warm safety overalls before your tour but it is highly recommended to bring own warm and waterproof clothes, footwear and protective bags for cameras as it can be cold and wet out at sea.

Gentle Giants is a truly local family run company with more than 160 years of family history in Skjálfandi Bay.

Tour map of Skjálfandi Bay. The map shows the maximum possible search area of each route. Click on the map to view it larger.