Even though our whale watching season normally stretches from April-October, we are still open for special arrangements...Today a couple from Russia contacted us and wanted to go whale watching. Two hours later everything was organised and captain Kalli stood ready to bring them out on a private adventure on board our boat Aþena.
Preparations for the upcoming season are in full swing, but before leaving last year behind,Gentle Giants would like to share with you some of season 2012's highlight memories.Click the embedded links to see the whole articles.
There is a lot of life in our bay also during the winter. Unusually many humpbacks have been seen this year as well as the winter resident sea birds. Right now research is being done on the diet of sea birds around the coast of Iceland, as little is known about what these species feed on during the winter.
You have probably experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment sometime, like when seeing something real which you cannot believe is true? Dan Fisher did, on a boat trip to Svalbard (Norway) when spotting an all-white humpback.
Next year's new excursion is called GG9 Grímsey Island. We have often been asked if there is no possibility to make day tours from Húsavík to this wonderful island pearl (where you can cross the Arctic Circle).
Time flies when having fun and suddenly yet another season has come to an end.Thanks to all our passengers, crew and cooperators for a great summer!Every whale year has its own highlights and below you can read more about three of my favourite memories from 2012 through clicking the links.
Autumn has arrived in Húsavík and new snow is covering the tops of the Kin mountains, straight across the bay from our fishing village. But despite the sometimes nippy air, the whales have still been many in our bay!Humpback whales are still around, coming and going – some of them really big.
Yet another great season is nearing to an end and preparations for the next one go into full swing. One important annual event is the Vestnorden Travel Mart, which Gentle Giants attended earlier this week.
Iceland, the country of fire and ice, is a unique destination. This small island in the north Atlantic attracts visitors from all over the world with its unspoilt nature and stunning landscape. Imagine experiencing majestic whales blowing in the midnight sun, spurting geysers, and mighty waterfalls.
