Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Sail aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat from Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland Enjoy a relaxed 3-hour whale watching tour in Skjálfandi Bay Discover whales and Icelandic wildlife with knowledgeable local guides Stay warm in safety overalls provided by the crew Choose a truly locally owned family company in Húsavík
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- Warm safety overalls, and rain jackets if needed
- Live commentary on board
- Exclusive discounts with selected local partners in Húsavík
What's not
- Transportation to/from attractions (Tour departure is within walking distance from accommodations in Húsavík)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.4
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Ratings come from 448 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Whale Watching!!
Definitely a fun experience! We got lucky and were able to see the whales coming up to the surface pretty often! Views are amazing. Towards the end of the trip you do get very wet but they provide rain coats for this portion of the boat ride. Just dress warm and dry!!
5Amazing crew!
Very professional crew. The boat was well equipped and safe. It was a smooth process for finding the shop and checking in. The overalls and raingear kept us comfortable. We had a great experience and saw several whales. I would definitely recommend this excursion to others!
3A pleasant trip
Great overall experience, but whales were a bit shy at being seen. Did get 3 sightings in the trip.
5Mystical, magical and educational
We had a great experience. We got to see 2 whales (humpback and a minkie) on September 9 at the 1:15pm time slot. Our guides were amazing. Their excitement for seeing these beautiful animals only made our experience even more wonderful. They were very educational and taught us a lot of interesting facts about the animals but also birds, and the bay itself. Highly recommend!
5Wonderful whale watching
Really great expierence. Everyone was super friendly and our guide was both informative and funny.
5Great trip
Great boat sight seeing your both Yahel ( probably not correct) and Alba we're very good always making sure everyone got a glimpse of whales. The captain did a wonderful job of going towards the whales and not having the boat be to rocky. Thank you for a great time.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Departure Point: Gentle Giants Ticket Center Directions: Look for the big blue flags in Húsavík Please arrive at least 40 minutes before scheduled departure to Gentle Giants Ticket Center.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 70 travellers
- Operated by
- Gentle Giants Whale Watching
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please bring warm and waterproof clothing
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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 or full refund
- Unfortunately, if no whales or dolphins are sighted on the tour, passenger refunds are not permitted. However, customers can receive a voucher to join a traditional whale watching tour free of charge, depending on availability
How it compares in Akureyri
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 133 experiences we list in Akureyri.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 133.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Akureyri
Akureyri, at the head of a long fjord in North Iceland, is a small northern town with a hillside church, a botanical garden and big mountain views.
Akureyri lies at the head of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, with snowy mountains rising on both sides. It is the largest town in the north and is often called the capital of North Iceland. The Akureyri Church, a stark concrete building designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, stands on a hill above the centre at the top of a broad flight of steps, and the botanical garden is one of the most northerly in the world.
Top-ranked sights in Akureyri: Godafoss, Dimmuborgir, Earth Lagoon Mývatn.
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