RIB boat express whale watching tour in Husavik

This Húsavík whale watching tour takes place on a RIB boat. Seeing the whales in their natural habitat this up close is a breathtaking experience. So if you are up for an adventure on the sea, the RIB tour is the way to go. The speed, nature and of course the whales and puffins come together to make this an unforgettable experience.

Please note that this tour is available only as an add-on to your multi-day package.
Tour code
WW-06
SEASON
Apr - Oct
Duration
2 Hours
Location
North Iceland
Difficulty
Easy
Age limit
8 Years Old
About this activity

Experience The Original Tour From Iceland on Modern RIB Speedboats

Join this Húsavík whale watching tour by RIB boat and have the chance to see different whale species in a short amount of time. Skjálfandi Bay is a wonderful place to experience whale watching in all its glory.  The most common whales in this bay are humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and minke whales. If you are lucky, you might even get the chance to see blue and fin whales.

On this tour, the focus is mostly on the big whales. The RIB boat allows you to get closer to the whales and wildlife than other boats can offer. Furthermore, it is possible to cover a larger area and you are able to go further out of the bay where the bigger whales often are found.

The RIB boat travels very fast, making the trip more exciting and adventurous. Being up close and personal to these magnificent creatures is quite incredible.

You also stop at a puffin island, where thousands of puffins stay during the nesting period from around mid-April until mid of August.

The trip takes approximately 2 hours and to join this tour you have to be 8 years of or older and a minimum of 130 cm in height.

Whale sightings are not guaranteed. If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, passengers are welcome to join a traditional whale watching tour on oak boats from Húsavík free of charge, depending on availability.

This Húsavík whale watching tour is operated by one of our reliable partners.

Prepare for your adventure

Included

Whale watching boat trip on a RIB boat

Professional guiding

Warm safety overalls

Not included

Personal clothing

Refreshments

What to bring

Warm clothing

Gloves

Hat

Scarf

Meeting point

Gentle Giants Ticket Center in central Húsavík

Good to know

For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change schedules, even with short notice,

should weather or other conditions change. This may include skipping the visit to Puffin Island.

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 (4’3″).

This tour depends on weather conditions. If your trip is cancelled, you can reschedule the tour or

receive a full refund.

Whale sightings are not guaranteed. If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour,

passengers are welcome to join a traditional whale watching tour on oak boats from Húsavík free of

charge, depending on availability.

Please check-in at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center latest 40 minutes before departure

Your route

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