Thursday, June 28, 2012
PHOTOS FROM THE ORCAS ENCOUNTER
More photos from the orca encounter on board Amma Sigga the other night. Taken by manager and captain on board Stefán. More photos on GG Facebook site.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
IT'S A KILLER WHALE
Orcas, often called killer whales, are beautiful animals and probably one of the best-known whale species in the world. They are not so common in Skjálfandi Bay but sometimes make their way into the bay for a short time.
Monday, June 25, 2012
SAFETY TRAINING BY GG STAFF
This morning the whole GG crew met up for another rescue drill. It was not more than two weeks ago since the GG staff did it last but we decided it was time to train safety again now before entering our busiest month (July).
Saturday, June 23, 2012
GENTLE GIANTS AND CLOWNS OF THE OCEAN
The last days we have been extremely lucky with the whales in Skjálfandi Bay. There were several blue whales, as well as humpback whales, dolphins, minke whales and porpoises showing up.All our passengers have had the pleasure to see humpback whales on their trips.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
BIG WHALE SAFARI AT ITS BEST
Yesterday's Big Whale Safari on board our RHIB Amma Sigga was something extraordinary. The conditions were perfect for an evening trip and we knew there had been a lot of whales around so we went out and were pretty confident it would be a good trip.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
FIVE BLUE WHALES
We headed out on a complete calm bay and headed towards the area where I had seen the blue whales last night. It did not take long until I spotted the first blow far in the distance – clearly a blue whale blow.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
FIVE SPECIES IN ONE DAY
Today I have spent my day out on Skjálfandi Bay with captain Bessi on board our boat Faldur. In three tours we have managed to look at a total of five different whale species, from the smallest one to the very biggest ones.
Monday, June 18, 2012
AMAZING BIG WHALE SHOW
Yesterday the blue gentle giants stayed the whole day in Skjálfandi Bay. They had company from humpbacks, minke whales and big groups of white-beaked dolphins. In the morning the blue whales were really active.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
RETURN OF THE BLUE WHALES
After three days without seeing any big blues, they were back in the bay earlier today. This morning on the 09:45 trip we got three of those gentle giants around the boat. The blows could be seen from far away and when we came closer we saw the huge blue backs coming out of the water - always a gorgeous experience.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
SPECTACULAR WHALES
After we participated successfully in the big rescue drill, we went out in the bay looking for whales again. And we did find them. During the last days we watched amazing minke whales feeding on the surface, coming up with their mouths open, full of fish and sea water.