November has a way of slowing everything down, transforming Skjálfandi Bay into a quiet little wonderland. The short days give the light a soft, almost magical touch. Sometimes, the sun and moon share the sky, painting the water with delicate shades of colour.
Tomorrow, the 1st of November, marks the beginning of our final month of whale watching for this season: Once a day, at 10:15 am, we will continue heading out to sea on our GG1 Whale Watching tour on our beautiful oak boat Sylvía, in search of the gentle giants of the ocean.
Only a few days remain to experience whale watching aboard our RIB speedboats this season! October is nearing its end, and so is the season for our GG2 Big Whale Safari. With the final departures taking place these days, now is your last chance to join us for an unforgettable adventure on the waters of Skjálfandi Bay.
Join the Gentle Giants "Blue Family" We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2027 season are now open! But first, let us tell you a little about our team and what we do: At Gentle Giants, we’re incredibly proud of our diverse team of local and international staff, bringing together different backgrounds and experiences through one shared passion: whales and the ocean.
A landscape that changes its colours with the light, the weather, and the seasons. Skjálfandi Bay has a colour palette of its own.
Autumn is here, and whale-wise, we couldn’t have asked for a better first half of October! Several humpback whales have returned to Skjálfandi Bay, some of which we recognise from this time last year, delighting us with their presence in the waters off Húsavík.
Good morning, my dear followers! I’m impressed — you’re patient. And persistent, I suppose. After all, you know I might be gone diving for almost the entire duration of your tour. Allow me to introduce myself while I catch my breath.
Did you know that summer is one of the best times to spot white-beaked dolphin calves in Skjálfandi Bay?White-beaked dolphins (Lagenorhynchus albirostris) are the most common dolphin species found in Icelandic waters and one of the regular visitors to Skjálfandi Bay.
One of those days at sea that reminds us how unpredictable and fascinating wildlife can be. We were incredibly lucky to witness orcas hunting a seal in Skjálfandi Bay, a very rare sighting in our waters.
As October began, several humpback whales returned to Skjálfandi Bay. Once again, the bay seems to come alive, attracting these gentle giants back to one of their important feeding grounds. While we have enjoyed watching the whales feed over the past few days, the weather has other plans for us today, keeping us safely on land while the wind and waves take over the bay.
