Up to date, we know fairly little about our oceans – even though they cover over 70 percent of Earth’s surface. In fact, more than 80 percent of the oceans have not been mapped, explored or even been seen by humans.
It may have already crossed your mind if a whale could eat a human. I am here to reassure you: that is something quite impossible to happen. Well, let's go into details! First, we have two big groups of whales, the baleen and the toothed whales.
Sometimes we receive requests that are very close to our hearts! A week ago we had the pleasure of celebrating one important moment onboard, the promise of love between two souls. Our captain and CEO Stéfan received a request from an old friend, that he could not refuse! It all started as a normal whale-watching tour, where a gentleman from Husavik brought his loved ones from Norway to see the wonders of Skjálfandi Bay.
Humpback whales are our most common sight in Skjálfandi Bay. That being said, did you know the following facts about these gentle giants? 1. Humpback whales are the 6th largest whale species of all, reaching a length of around 15m.
In light of the small number of puffins that still rests around Lundey (Puffin Island) at this point, we have decided to finish the puffin season as of today, 16th of August. From now on our "GG2 Big Whale Safari and Puffins" will no longer stop by the island to observe the "Clowns of the Sea", but focus on more whale watching instead.
Few things are more iconic in Iceland than our world-famous horses (and the whales of course). Gentle Giants is proud to sponsor the equestrian tournament held last weekend at the Þjálfi horse club’s oval track near Húsavík.
These are our last couple of days of going to Lundey (Puffin Island) during our "GG2 Big Whale Safari and Puffins" tour on our RIB speed boats. Since several days already these cute little birds have started to take off, leaving their summer breeding grounds behind to spend the upcoming months out at sea - far from any land.
First days of August have been already very busy with our normal GG1 and GG2 tours going out to observe whales. But our boat Aþena has also been busy! Going out for tours of sea angling and special tours.
Here in Skjálfandi Bay the most common sighted species during our tours is the humpback whale. They are the most famous species of baleen whales in our planet and probably the most photographed. They attract a lot of attention due to their array of acrobatic displays, mainly seen on their breeding grounds.
