My last months were a good blend of visiting family and friends in various places as well as travelling to several destinations – in search for sun, wildlife and of course, the whales.In fact, the first whale sightings were quite unexpected in mid-December, when my mum and I travelled around Costa Rica.
Since our tours are seasonal, many of our staff members take the opportunity to re-unite with family and friends back home, travel and explore new places all over the globe, or to follow the whales wherever they go and work as captains and guides in various other places around the world.
A VOYAGE ACROSS OCEANS Some of you may have wondered why we don’t offer tours year-round. Instead, we stop sailing at the end of November and resume our tours at the beginning of April. The reason is simple.
As the days pass, we are getting closer and closer to the start of our next season. Before we know it, we will be sailing again. At Gentle Giants, we are a big group of people from all over the world, working hard to make each season even better than the ones before.
At Gentle Giants, we take pride in being 100% locally owned – from the very beginning. Our company was founded and built by people from Húsavík, and for the past 20 years, it has been owned and operated by a local experienced captain and fisherman, Stefán Guðmundsson, who has a long family history in our Skjálfandi Bay.
We are thrilled about Lonely Planet's recent travel story highlighting Húsavík and RIB whale watching as the top choice in their "Best whale watching experiences in the world". This is exciting news, putting Húsavík once again in the international spotlight.
Are whales seen on all tours? When is the best time to see whales? Is it necessary to book in advance? What type of clothing is recommended? Find answers to these and more on our new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
Gentle Giants is very proud of its staff, bringing together both local and international people of all ages and backgrounds. Despite their differences, they all share one thing: a passion for whales and their work – whether it is out at sea or on land.
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.
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.
