Why choose Gentle Giants for your Iceland whale watching experience?
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When we picture whales, we don’t usually think of hair. But what if I told you that our beautiful humpbacks still carry tiny reminders of their land-dwelling past—right on their heads. Humpback whales are part of the baleen whale group, known scientifically as Mysticetes.
››MoreAs spring gives way to early summer in the North Atlantic, a remarkable event is quietly unfolding on Puffin Island: Our beloved puffins, known for their colourful beaks and comical waddles, have officially clocked in for their most important job of the year—egg-sitting! Each puffin couple lays ONE (yes, just one!) egg and then takes turns babysitting like the responsible seabirds they are.
››MoreRecently, we had the pleasure of welcoming two enthusiastic groups of children from the playschool Grænuvellir in Húsavík. These young visitors are in their final year of playschool and have spent the winter immersed in an exciting educational journey as part of the Hvalaskólinn (Whale School) project.
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Awarded the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024. We are proud to be the only whale watching company in Húsavík awarded by TripAdvisor in 2024 and for 13 consecutive years!
