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A boat with people observing a whale breaching the water. 1
A red speedboat moving through the ocean, creating a wake behind it. 2
A group of people on a boat observing a whale. 3
A whale breaching with water splashing up, surrounded by seagulls. 4
A whale breaching the water with a mountainous landscape in the background. 5

Húsavík: Big Whales and Puffin Island Speedboat Tour

By Husavik Adventures
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$281 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Cover a great distance in the RIB to spot as much local wildlife as possible
  • Get as close to sea life as you can on this guided tour
  • Witness puffins on Puffin Island during the spring and summer
  • Stay warm in water resistant overalls while on the tour
  • Learn about the local marine wildlife from your guide

Activity location

    • Husavik
    • Husavik, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hafnarstétt 11, 640 Húsavík, Iceland | Meet at Húsavík Adventures's ticket office 30 minutes before departure. Please note that we share the office building with our parent company North Sailing. You can easily find the office on the opposite side of the road from the famous church of Húsavík. Google Maps Address: https://goo.gl/maps/GygtUPErByz1jSNk9
    • Húsavík, Norðurþing, Iceland

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Afternoon Departures

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$280.98 x 1 AdultNZ$280.98
Total
Price is NZ$280.98

Morning and Midnight Departures

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$331.26 x 1 AdultNZ$331.26
Total
Price is NZ$331.26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour in a 12-seat rigid inflatable boat (RIB)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Warm water resistant overalls (compulsory to wear by law in Iceland)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Raincoat (if needed)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Life jackets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gloves
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hats
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Seasickness pills

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People under 4 ft 3 in (130 cm), People with back problems, People with heart problems, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Get your warm clothes and get ready for a real adventure!

The tour begins with a sail to the beautiful Skjálfandi Bay. There are many whale species that are known to be accommodated in the area. For example, the Humpback whale, the Minke whale, White-beaked dolphins, porpoises… More than 10 different species visit Skjálfandi every year!

The speedy RIB boats make it more likely to have a close encounter with the giants, being able to drive huge amounts of miles in the trip. Also, with only 12 passengers or fewer on board, the competition for the best view on board is certainly eliminated.

Among the places, we will visit Lundey (Puffin Island)*, known for its great amount of the popular bird. Passengers will also see the Tjörnes peninsula, known for its fossil layers with the most ancient one being two million years old!

An expert whale-watching guide, a captain on board, a warm water-resistant overall suit, and a life jacket are included in this trip. Bring your hat and gloves with you – the bay can be pretty cold!

So, when will you join us?

*Puffin season is ca. 15th of April-20th August. Outside that time of the year, our tours are Big Whales exclusive!

Location

Activity location

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    • Husavik
    • Husavik, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Hafnarstétt 11, 640 Húsavík, Iceland | Meet at Húsavík Adventures's ticket office 30 minutes before departure. Please note that we share the office building with our parent company North Sailing. You can easily find the office on the opposite side of the road from the famous church of Húsavík. Google Maps Address: https://goo.gl/maps/GygtUPErByz1jSNk9
    • Húsavík, Norðurþing, Iceland
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Hafnarstétt, 640 Húsavík, Iceland | Meet at Húsavík Adventures's ticket office located on Garðarsbraut.
    • Húsavík, Norðurþing, Iceland