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1. AK New Engine Amma Kibba Arriving

Thursday, February 6, 2025

RIB AMMA KIBBA GETS BRAND-NEW ENGINES

Our journey towards modernizing our fleet continues. Last week, our most experienced RIB speedboat Amma Kibba got a special upgrade when two brand-new engines were installed into the boat. Since joining our fleet as a new vessel in 2013, Amma Kibba has sailed with thousands of happy passengers on unforgettable whale watching and seafaring adventures in Skjálfandi Bay.

1. Mid Atlantic 2025

Saturday, February 1, 2025

CELEBRATING THE 30TH ICELANDAIR MID-ATLANTIC TRADESHOW

Gentle Giants proudly participated in the Icelandair Mid-Atlantic Tradeshow held this week for the 30th time in Reykjavík. This renowned event continues to serve as the perfect platform for travel industry professionals from across the globe to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas – right in the middle between Europe and North America.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

WHEN PRESERVING TRADITION AND CONSERVATION GO HAND IN HAND

At Gentle Giants, we strive to improve constantly, our services and tours as well as our equipment and vessels. While we aim to give our customers the best experience possible, we cannot forget to improve and minimise our impact on nature and the environment.

Húsavík Winter SA

Friday, January 24, 2025

5 THINGS TO DO IN HÚSAVÍK THIS WINTER

Húsavík has plenty to offer and things to experience although the whale watching season is not going on until later this spring. If you're travelling in the area this winter, here is our list of the top 5 activities to enjoy in our charming hometown: 1. Relax and Unwind Soak in the famous Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths, with stunning views over Skjálfandi Bay and snow-covered mountains.

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Friday, January 17, 2025

ANOTHER GREAT MANNAMÓT – NATURAL ICELAND TRAVEL TRADE SHOW 2025

What a social and fun day we had yesterday attending the Mannamót Natural Iceland Travel Trade Show in Kópavogur, south Iceland. With approximately 250 suppliers and around 1,100 guests, Mannamót continues to live up to its name, meaning "gathering of people", by fostering connections and collaboration within the tourism industry.

1. Humpback Flukes Sun SA

Friday, January 10, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024

Happy New Year to all our friends around the world. A new year has arrived, and we are excited to see what 2025 has in store for us. Although it hasn't been long since our 2024 season finished, we can't wait to return to Skjálfandi Bay to discover which whales will visit us this year, what special moments and lifelong memories we'll create, which rare visitors will grace the bay, and how many of our "old" whale friends will return to see us.

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Friday, December 20, 2024

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2024

We send our warmest holiday greetings to you all! Best regards from the team of Gentle Giants

Two Humpbacks RIB Ozzo

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

GIFT THE MAGIC OF WHALES

Christmas is around the corner, and as the days pass, it's becoming more festive on the streets and at home. It's the perfect time to pick thoughtful gifts for the dearest people in our lives. Still searching for a truly unique present – a special surprise for someone who means the world to you? Why not surprise your loved ones with one of our gift cards? Gentle Giants offers several options for the perfect gift experience – and now at a good discount.

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Saturday, November 30, 2024

END OF SEASON 2024

As the last day of November has arrived, another memorable and successful whale watching season is coming to an end here in Húsavík. Giant thanks to all of our passengers and co-operators for having joined us in 2024 as well as to our crew on land and on the boats for all their passion for their jobs and for coming from near and far to make our tours possible and unique.

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