Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company
-More than 160 years of family history in the bay -Great respect to nature and minimum environmental impact -Good memories and natural happiness -The truly locally owned family company in Húsavík
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GG1 Whale Watching
Experience the traditional tour from Húsavík. Our birthplace is considered by visitors as the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. It is a unique adventure at sea - watching the wonders of nature.
What's included in Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Experience the real Gentle Giants of Húsavík – the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. Welcome aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat for a 3-hour fully guided adventure in search of the mammals of the ocean. Your chances of seeing whales are up to 97-99%.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Warm safety overalls, and rain jackets if needed
- Live commentary on board
- Transportation to/from attractions (Tour departure is within walking distance from accommodations in Húsavík)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please arrive at least 40 minutes before scheduled departure to Gentle Giants Ticket Center. It is easy to find in Húsavík, just look for the big blue flags in the center of the town. You will be offered warm overalls on board the boats. It is still highly recommend that passengers bring their own warm and waterproof clothes, footwear and protective bags for cameras, as it can be cold and wet out at sea.
