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Gentle Giants Whale Watching is an original and family run whale watching company based in Húsavík, the whale capitol of Iceland!

Gentle Giants Whale Watching is an original and family run whale watching company based in Húsavík, the whale capitol of Iceland!

Gentle Giants has provided whale watching tours around the Bay of Skjálfandi for many years with a family history deeply rooted in the area. The team is made up of highly experienced and qualified staff that proudly offer various tours and excursions. The ultimate goal is to make every guest a happy one. With Gentle Giants, the chances of spotting whales are up to 98% with outstanding service and gorgeous scenery guaranteed. Gentle Giants boasts less crowded boats and a more personalized experience. Best of all, the team here has a great respect towards nature and ensures tours are led with minimum environmental impact.

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Reviews about Gentle Giants

Average rating

4.7/5

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Karem V., United States — 05/06/2021
5/5
About Whale Watching in Skjálfandi Bay, Húsavík.
Gentle Giants have professional staff and a great service
Ashu C., United Kingdom — 07/09/2023
4/5
About Whale Watching in Skjálfandi Bay, Húsavík.
Gentle Giants did a good job and kept us entertained with the information about the water creatures and other fun facts. The host was very polite and answered all the queries with confidence.
Debora C., Italy — 11/08/2021
4/5
About Whale Watching in Skjálfandi Bay, Húsavík.
The Spanish guide told us everything about whales and puffins, about Husavik bay, the differences between whales, how do they live...very interesting!
Jesper A., Netherlands — 03/05/2022
5/5
About Whale Watching and Puffin Island Tour in Húsavík.
Gentle Giants
Marianne V., Netherlands — 29/08/2021
5/5
About Whale Watching and Puffin Island Tour in Húsavík.
Very good