Husavík: Whale & Puffin Watching Tour in a RIB Speedboat
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Ride a RIB speedboat that's faster than the wind and take to Skjálfandi Bay where larger whales swim. With 24 species of whales in the area, there's a good chance of seeing a variety of beautiful sea behemoths.
Description
The ones likely to be spotted are humpbacks, minkes, blue whales, harbour porpoise, and the white-beaked dolphin. From April 15 to August 20 (approximately) you'll be able to take a trip to Puffin Island. Around 70% of Arctic Puffins nest around Iceland, so opportunity is rife for wildlife lovers.
What's Included
- * 2-hours tour to see whales and puffins
- * A specialized English-speaking guide
- * Warm safety overalls
Important informations
- * The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart or back problems or pregnant women * The season to watch Puffins is until 20 August * Kids must be a minimum of 8 years old or 130 cm tall to be allowed to board RIB speedboats * Please show your smartphone ticket to the staff at Gentle Giants ticket office (with the big blue flags) * The check-in is at least 40 minutes before the departure * If no whales or dolphins 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 * We recommend bringing your own warm and waterproof clothes, footwear, and protective bags for cameras as it can be cold and wet out at sea * Schedule can be modified for your safety and comfort, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.