News
Saturday, December 1, 2012
BIRD RESEARCH ABOARD OUR AÞENA
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.
Monday, November 26, 2012
WHITE HUMPBACK IN SKJÁLFANDI 2013?
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.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
NEW TOUR: GRÍMSEY ISLAND
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).
Monday, October 15, 2012
THANK YOU ALL!
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.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
SUCCESSFUL LATE SEASON
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.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
GENTLE GIANTS ATTENDS VESTNORDEN TRAVEL MART
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.
Monday, October 1, 2012
ICELAND – BEST EUROPEAN COUNTRY AWARDS
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.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
PREPARING FOR 2013
Daily whale watching tours are still running with departures at 9:45, when weather allows. Even though season 2012 is still going on, we are busy preparing already for the next one, 2013. All schedules and prices for next year have been updated on our website and our new Sales Manual has been published online.
Friday, September 21, 2012
PERFECT TOURS THE LAST DAYS
Finally, after four days of horrible weather and all trips cancelled we could go out again yesterday. Many passengers had to wait for many days to be able to join us. Some even changed their travel plans or came back from far away; just to get the chance to encounter the giants of Skjalfandi Bay.