About this experience
Experience the original RIB speedboat tour from Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland. Increase your chances of seeing these gentle giants on board a RIB speedboat with guides leading the way.
Highlights
- Stay warm and safe in specially made overalls
- Cruise a larger area of Skjálfandi Bay on board a modern RIB speedboat
- Increase your chances of observing big whales in their natural environment
- Learn about Iceland's nature and wildlife from an expert guide
- Choose a truly locally owned family company in Húsavík
What's included
- Round-trip RIB speedboat cruise
- Specialized guide
- Live commentary on-board
- Warm safety overalls (obligatory), and rain jackets if needed
- Exclusive discounts with selected local partners in Húsavík
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Embark on a guided whale watching tour to Puffin Island from Húsavík. Take in the views of this island on a speedboat ride and learn about the local marine life and puffins from an experienced guide.
After you have been equipped with a warm safety overall and a life jacket, step aboard a modern RIB speedboat to begin your exciting adventure. Head out to the beautiful surroundings of Skjálfandi Bay while your specialized guide demonstrates safety on-board and gives you live commentary on the sights encountered along the way.
Your first visit will be Puffin Island during the nesting period (April 15 – August 15 approximately), where you can observe thousands of colourfully-beaked puffins, often called "the Clowns of the Ocean."
The high speeds of your boat will make it more likely you will spot some of the bigger whales, such as the majestic blue whales and acrobatic humpback whales. Watching whales in their natural environment from a RIB speedboat is a unique experience.
Your RIB speedboat is more spacious than most others in the area thus offering higher comfort and a personal atmosphere for the maximum of 12 passengers on board. Join Iceland's original RIB whale watching tour on modern speedboats.
Things to note
- Outdoor clothing
- Warm clothing
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
• 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.
• Please arrive at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center in Húsavík at least 40 minutes before departure
• Please bring warm and waterproof clothing
• Tour is subject to favourable weather conditions. If this tour is canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of another date or a full refund
• If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, you will be offered a voucher for a traditional whale watching tour on oak boats free of charge, however, no refund is given
• The puffin season is from April 15th – August 15th approximately; there is more focus on whales outside the puffin season. Should weather or sea conditions change, even with short notice, this may include skipping the visit to Puffin Island. If this tour is canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of another date or a full refund.