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.
As 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.
Recently, 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.
There are no words to truly capture the magic of this bay. Skjálfandi Bay, famous for its whale watching activity, designated a Hope Spot for its rich biodiversity, rich in local traditions and history, and home to some of the kindest people I’ve ever met.
There’s no better way to end a day than out at sea, watching whales while marvelling at the sunset! And now, we're turning that dream into reality! Head out onto the bay with us, into the golden hour and be carried away by the beauty of whales and dolphins beneath a painted sky.
The sea gives, and the sea takes—but above all, it connects us.Here in Iceland, especially in coastal towns like Húsavík, the ocean isn’t just a backdrop—it’s part of daily life. This is why Sjómannadagurinn, or Seaman’s Day, means so much.
Since the start of May, the bay has been growing more vibrant by the day. More and more humpback whales have arrived, and the sight of migratory birds on the water continously increased. Among them is the Arctic tern—one of the most tireless wanderers on Earth.
At Gentle Giants, we are proud of our big blue family, an enthusiastic international team coming together annually striving to give our guests the best experience possible. While many of us have been part of this family for several years now, we're just as excited to welcome new members to our team.
Our amazing singers from the Léttsveit Reykjavíkur choir enjoyed a beautiful sunmy day at the paradise island Flatey. On our oak boat Sylvía along with our RIB boats Amma Sigga and Amma Helga, we took the choir to their well deserved holiday to Flatey.
Our beautiful humpbacks are more similar to us than we might think.They evolved from land mammals. Their possible land-dwelling ancestors, the Pakicetus—a goat-sized, four-legged creature—lived around 50 million years ago.
