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Saturday, March 28, 2026

TWO TOURS, ONE INCREDIBLE BAY - WHICH ADVENTURE IS YOURS?

Ready, set, go… in just a few days, we’ll be heading into Skjálfandi Bay again to explore the magic of this beautiful bay and its amazing inhabitants! Still thinking about joining? We’ll bet there’s one big question on your mind: Which tour is right for you? Here are our two most popular tours: GG1 Whale Watching – a classic whale watching tour on our traditional Icelandic oak boats GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins – an exciting adventure on our modern RIB speedboats Both tours offer excellent whale watching opportunities, and our experienced crew ensures a safe and memorable experience on either option.

IC THIS WAS JUNE 2

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

ONE WEEK TO SEASON START

Our season start is only a week away: on 1st of April, our boats will finally head back out at sea to commence our 25th year of whale watching. Are you planning on travelling to Iceland this season?Have you booked your tour yet? Here are some useful tips to make your experience even better.

Josephine Aussage RIB And Flukes

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

COUNTING DOWN TO SEASON START

Soon we will be sailing out from Húsavík harbour into the beautiful waters of Skjálfandi Bay again: In just half a month, on April 1st, our whale watching season begins — and we couldn’t be more excited! This year is especially meaningful for us as we celebrate our 25th year of offering whale watching tours from Húsavík, with daily departures running until November 30th.

International Women’S Day

Sunday, March 8, 2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Today, 8th of March, we celebrate the 115th International Women’s Day and this year’s powerful theme “Give to Gain.” As a female Head Guide and Captain at Gentle Giants Whale Watching, International Women’s Day is a good opportunity to reflect on the people I work with every day and the roles women play in the team.

OUTDOOR LEARNING VISIT FROM BORGARHÓLSSKÓLI 2

Thursday, March 5, 2026

OUTDOOR LEARNING VISIT FROM BORGARHÓLSSKÓLI

Yesterday morning, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Borgarhólsskóli (Húsavík’s elementary school) to our pier in Húsavík for a special outdoor learning session on board one of our oak boats, Sylvía.

Mannamót 2026 (1)

Thursday, January 15, 2026

A GREAT GATHERING AT MANNAMÓT 2026

Today, the Gentle Giants team took part in Mannamót – Natural Iceland Travel Trade Show in Reykjavík, and once again it proved why Mannamót truly means "a gathering of people". With around a thousand guests in total, the atmosphere was lively from start to finish.

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