THE PASSIONATE

Name: Louisa Mooij.

Position: Guide.

Place and date of birth: Netherlands, 7th June 1995.

Hometown: I work seasonal jobs so I live where my job takes me!

Star sign: Gemini.

Education: Bachelor in marine biology, master in forest and nature conservation. STCW courses: Basic Safety Training and Crowd- and Crisis Management.

Languages: Dutch, English, German, learning Portuguese.

Experience: I worked as marine biologist and whale watch guide on cruise ships since September 2022. As a side job, I sometimes work as tour manager and light technician in Dutch theaters. Started at Gentle Giants in 2025.

Interests: Whales, hiking, fantasy books, baking cakes and pastries, playing bass guitar.

Favourite Icelandic food: Cinnamon rolls.

Favourite foreign food: Wake me up for Thai food any time.

Favourite band / singer: Everything rock and guilty pleasure from the 70s and 80s.