News
Thursday, May 1, 2008
1ST MAY – SEASON START
Today the 2008 whale watching season formally began. Unfortunately we weren’t able to go out today due to bad weather conditions – however, according to the forecast the weather should be better at the weekend! Of course this is Iceland and the weather unpredictable … check the weather forecast here.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
MAINTENANCE IN CALM SPRING WEATHER
The last days have been great for maintenance, painting and other preparations for the summer. The weather has been good and summer is definitely “just around the corner” … Crew members Alli and Bessi are working hard these weeks to get our fleet in top shape for the summer.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
SAFETY TRAINING BY GG CREW
Safety training is an important part by GG, and our staff is trained in safety and survival by the Maritime Safety and Survival Training Centre of Iceland (MSSTC).Earlier this month GG crew members attended courses by the MSSTC, onboard the training vessel Sæbjörg.
Friday, December 28, 2007
A GREAT YEAR OF 2007 COMING TO AN END ... AN EVEN A BETTER ONE AHEAD 2008!
Now when the year is coming to an end – a year with great success and improvements for Gentle Giants - we look back upon the main events in the company’s operation this year. Early this year the company received the Blue Flag pennant certificate.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
2 HUMPBACKS IN THE CALM AUTUMN WEATHER
After a few days of bad weather and cancelled tours, it had finally got better around midday and therefore captain Alli decided to go out on the 13:15 tour to explore the bay and what it had to offer after the storm – the only whale watching boat that sailed out from Husavik.
Monday, September 10, 2007
A POD OF ORCAS SPOTTED
This day started quite harsh, with southern winds and no whales seen on our morning trip. As unpredictable as nature can be, the situation in the bay can change anytime and on the next tour – only ca.