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HÚSAVÍK – THE WHALE CAPITAL OF ICELAND
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160 YEARS OF FAMILY HISTORY IN THE BAY
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VISIT THE GENTLE GIANTS OF HÚSAVÍK
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WELCOME ABOARD
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97-99% SIGHTINGS IN THE PAST YEARS ON AVERAGE
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SUPPORT TO NATURE
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FIVE GENERATIONS IN SKJÁLFANDI BAY
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RESPONSIBLE WHALE WATCHING
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FLATEY ISLAND – THE ORIGINALS
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CLOSER TO PURE NATURE

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Why choose Gentle Giants for your Iceland whale watching experience?

  • The truly locally owned family company
  • 160 years of family history in the bay
  • Awarded for excellence
  • Very high safety standards
  • Great respect to nature and wildlife
  • Code of Conduct for responsible whale watching
  • Highly experienced and qualified crew
  • Boats with modern eco-friendly engines
  • Discounts in Húsavík for customers
  • Free cancellation up until 24 hours
  • Choose to pay in advance or on arrival
  • Change your booking at any time online

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STUDENTS VISIT FROM FRAMHALDSSKOLINN Á HÚSAVÍK

Thursday, November 20, 2025

The other day, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of students from “Framhaldsskólinn á Húsavík (FSH)”, the upper secondary school, to our company. The students are part of the “Starfsbraut” program, which provides education and practical experience for young people who benefit from additional learning support.

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GENTLE GIANTS AT VESTNORDEN 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025

Strengthening Connections in the North Atlantic This autumn, Gentle Giants Whale Watching attended the 40th edition of the Vestnorden Travel Mart, held in Akureyri — a major tourism trade event in the North Atlantic region connecting tourism suppliers from Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland with buyers around the world.

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JOB APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Join the Gentle Giants "Blue Family" At Gentle Giants, we’re incredibly proud of our diverse team — a mix of local and international staff from all walks of life, united by one shared passion: whales and the ocean.

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Húsavík Whale Watching TripAdvisor Traverlers' Choice Best of the best

Rated the Best Whale Watching in Húsavík

Awarded the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025. We are proud to be the only whale watching company in Húsavík awarded by TripAdvisor in 2025 and for 14 consecutive years!

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