Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat, Reykjavik
Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat, Reykjavik
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
2 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience Husavik's unique whale watching and puffin tour on an RIB speedboat, right in Reykjavik, Iceland. This cruise offers sightseeing enthusiasts a thrilling opportunity to observe these majestic creatures up close. Located within the lively city of Reykjavik, this activity combines adventure with natural beauty.
Experience Husavik's unique whale watching and puffin tour on an RIB speedboat, right in Reykjavik, Iceland. This cruise offers sightseeing enthusiasts a thrilling opportunity to observe these majestic creatures up close. Located within the lively city of Reykjavik, this activity combines adventure with natural beauty.
From Reykjavik to the shores of Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat involves an exciting two-hour journey with a small group. You'll have access to all necessary safety gear plus expert guidance for your comfort.
Experience thrilling encounters as high-speed RIB boats, which are smaller, more agile, and quicker than traditional vessels, enhance your likelihood of spotting blue whales, humpbacks, and various marine creatures during the Husavik tour.
As you navigate through Skjálfandi Bay with its serene waters and majestic mountain vistas, enjoy insightful commentary from an English-speaking guide throughout this exhilarating 2-hour adventure on a RIB speedboat.
During nesting season (April 15-August 15), witness the vibrant spectacle of thousands of puffins at Puffin Island in their natural surroundings as part of your Husavik tour.
Husavik, Iceland's renowned 'Whale Watching Capital,' boasts an impressive success rate between 97-99% for whale sightings, making it a prime destination within Europe.
Entry to a thrilling 2-hour whale watching adventure aboard an RIB speedboat
Access to knowledge with your English-speaking expert guide
Ticket for the small group experience in our cozy, 12-seater boat
Use of warm and waterproof overalls along with life vests
Catering and beverages
Guests photographing a whale's tail near a RIB speedboat on a Husavik whale watching tour.
Welcome to Husavik in Iceland's stunning landscape where you can experience a thrilling 2-hour whale watching and puffin tour on an RIB speedboat from Reykjavik. This small group adventure features English-speaking expert guides who will ensure your comfort with all necessary safety gear, including warm and waterproof overalls as well as life vests.
Our high-speed RIB boats are designed to be smaller, faster, and more maneuverable than traditional vessels, allowing you to cover greater distances. This increases the likelihood of spotting blue whales, humpbacks, and other marine wildlife in their natural habitat. As you sail through Skjálfandi Bay's serene waters with spectacular mountain views, your guide will provide live commentary throughout the journey.
During nesting season from April 15 to August 15, make sure not to miss visiting Puffin Island where thousands of colorful puffins can be seen in their natural habitat. Did you know Husavik is renowned as Iceland’s 'Whale Watching Capital,' featuring a remarkable 97-99% success rate for whale encounters across Europe?
Whale tail emerging from water on Iceland coast in Husavik with snowy mountains in background.
RIB speedboat with passengers on Husavik waters during whale and puffin tour, Iceland.
Guests photographing a whale's tail near a RIB speedboat on a Husavik whale watching tour.
Whale tail emerging from water on Iceland coast in Husavik with snowy mountains in background.
RIB speedboat with passengers on Husavik waters during whale and puffin tour, Iceland.
Puffin flapping wings on Husavik waters during whale and puffin watching tour.
What to bring
Clothing should include warm and waterproof layers, sturdy footwear, and protective bags for cameras due to the cold and wet conditions at sea.
What's not allowed
- This tour is unsuitable for pregnant women or individuals with heart or back issues.
Guests under 8 years old or shorter than 130 cm (4.25ft) are unable to participate in this experience.
Additional information
- Puffin season generally spans from April 15 through August 15.
- Tours may be rescheduled or modified due to weather or sea conditions for safety and comfort, potentially omitting the Puffin Island visit.
- Sightings are very likely (up to 99%), though not guaranteed. If no whales or dolphins appear, participants can join a GG1 Whale Watching tour at no extra cost if available.
A minimum number of guests is required for tours; failing this, departures may be postponed or canceled with alternatives provided.
RIB speedboat with tourists whale watching in Husavik, North Iceland, with snow-capped mountains.
Lundey Island in Husavik, Iceland with ocean and snow-capped mountains in the background.
Puffin flapping wings on Husavik waters during whale and puffin watching tour.
RIB speedboat with tourists whale watching in Husavik, North Iceland, with snow-capped mountains.
Lundey Island in Husavik, Iceland with ocean and snow-capped mountains in the background.
Bring warm and waterproof clothes along with sturdy footwear for comfort during the cold and wet sea conditions on this tour.
If you're planning to visit Puffin Island around April 15-August 15, pack your camera in protective bags as it's a great chance to capture thousands of colorful puffins in their natural habitat.
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