This is it. "I have to go on this boat, whatever it takes!" some people feel when strolling the harbour and seeing Amma Sigga - what will they say now...?! Today, on 21st June, we welcome yet another member to our fleet, the brand new and top-modern RIB Amma Kibba.
Our area, the north of Iceland, has been chosen by the well known travel guide Lonely Planet as one of the top ten destionations in Europe for 2013. "Great whale watching" is mentioned by Andy Murdock (Lonely Planet's U.
Since Húsavík is only around 60 km from the Arctic Circle, the sun never really sets here this time of the year. This makes it possible for us to go out for whale watching also late in the evenings and our passengers then get the opportunity to enjoy both the evening sun and the whales, if we get lucky.
When in Húsavík, would you like to eat at a new-thinking restaurant, serving first class food in a be-yourself atmosphere, with the town's best view over the harbour? Then Pallurinn is the right place for you!Pallurinn ("The Porch") is located behind the Gentle Giants Ticket Center, and is run by the Icelandic star chef Völli Snær Völundarsson (known from BBC).
How would you imagine your dream whale watching tour? With loads of whales and beautiful weather? Would you like to experience it on board either a peaceful oak boat or the top-modern speed boat? By Gentle Giants we have it all, and both the past and present conditions are amazing!Guide Daniel was out on our RIB Amma Sigga yesterday and he commented the tour: "I pinch my arm on days like these.
Flatey Island is a real paradise with unspoiled nature and a haven for birdlife. Being the home of more than 30 different species of birds during the breeding season, it realises dreams by bird enthusiasts - and any wildlife lover for that sake.
Except for scheduled trips, Gentle Giants also offers tailor made tours. Yesterday we went out on our RIB Amma Sigga with a happy group of Icelandic women. One of them had a big birthday and they decided to celebrate it through experiencing speed and whales with us.
Watching whales from our RIB Amma Sigga gives you the possibility of seeing the gentle giants from the surface level. We often get closer to the whales on our RIB than on our oak boats, which means you have the chance of getting incredible and incomparable views, memories and photos.
Report from captain Bessi on Sylvía on the 9:45 tour - two blue whales spotted! The largest animals on earth. Humpbacks also seen in the bay, along with minkes and dolphins. Whale festival in Skjálfandi Bay.
The conditions have been dreamlike today! Both our regular whale watching tours and the Big Whale Safari have experienced numerous humpbacks and minkes feeding close to the mountains on the other side of the bay.
