Join the Gentle Giants "Blue Family" We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2027 season are now open! But first, let us tell you a little about our team and what we do: At Gentle Giants, we’re incredibly proud of our diverse team of local and international staff, bringing together different backgrounds and experiences through one shared passion: whales and the ocean.
A landscape that changes its colours with the light, the weather, and the seasons. Skjálfandi Bay has a colour palette of its own.
Autumn is here, and whale-wise, we couldn’t have asked for a better first half of October! Several humpback whales have returned to Skjálfandi Bay, some of which we recognise from this time last year, delighting us with their presence in the waters off Húsavík.
Good morning, my dear followers! I’m impressed — you’re patient. And persistent, I suppose. After all, you know I might be gone diving for almost the entire duration of your tour. Allow me to introduce myself while I catch my breath.
Did you know that summer is one of the best times to spot white-beaked dolphin calves in Skjálfandi Bay?White-beaked dolphins (Lagenorhynchus albirostris) are the most common dolphin species found in Icelandic waters and one of the regular visitors to Skjálfandi Bay.
One of those days at sea that reminds us how unpredictable and fascinating wildlife can be. We were incredibly lucky to witness orcas hunting a seal in Skjálfandi Bay, a very rare sighting in our waters.
As October began, several humpback whales returned to Skjálfandi Bay. Once again, the bay seems to come alive, attracting these gentle giants back to one of their important feeding grounds. While we have enjoyed watching the whales feed over the past few days, the weather has other plans for us today, keeping us safely on land while the wind and waves take over the bay.
When people set out from Húsavík to search for whales in Skjálfandi Bay, the whales are naturally the main attraction. But there is much more to discover on a trip across the bay. With all the elements one can encounter along the way, the wonders of Skjálfandi Bay create an experience that goes far beyond simply spotting a whale.
While another unforgettable whale watching season is still unfolding in Skjálfandi Bay, we are already looking ahead to the adventures that await in 2027. From the first signs of spring to the colorful days of autumn, every season in Húsavík brings something unique.
Every year, on the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day is celebrated around the globe. The day aims to highlight the importance of rivers to life on Earth. Rivers provide freshwater and habitat, support incredible biodiversity, and hold immense ecological, economic, and cultural value.
