Why choose Gentle Giants for your Iceland whale watching experience?
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Just the other day, I talked about the efficiency of the so-called blubber layer when it comes to keeping a whale warm while swimming in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. However, there's more to this fat layer than just its superb insulation attributes against freezing temperatures.
››MoreHave you ever wondered how whales manage to survive in these cold waters around Iceland (and even further north!), especially now as temperatures started to drop again near to freezing, fresh snow has fallen and is covering our beautiful Cheek Mountains – and winter will surely be knocking at our doors soon enough? BLUBBER! All marine mammals, not just whales, but also dolphins, seals, walruses, have a very special fat layer, the so-called blubber.
››MoreSeptember started greatly in terms of whale sightings: Hungry humpback and minke whales are roaming the bay in search for more and more food! Most of the time, they have been feeding around our boats, completely undisturbed by our presence, but mainly focused on getting as many "bites" as possible.
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Awarded the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024. We are proud to be the only whale watching company in Húsavík awarded by TripAdvisor in 2024 and for 13 consecutive years!
