Sunday, August 24, 2025
THE ART OF BLOWS
The whale’s blow is much more than a breath. It is an insant sculpture of air and water, a sign of life breaking the ocean’s surface, and one of the most important keys for both science and whale watching.
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Thursday, August 21, 2025
FROM MIDNIGHT SUN TO NORTHERN LIGHTS
Every day, Skjálfandi Bay shows us something amazing. From playful whales and abundant wildlife to the mountains that change color with the light, there’s always something new to see. The bay is full of life and incredible diversity.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE DEEP SEA KIND
During our tours, we regularly spot humpback whales, minke whales and white-beaked dolphins. No matter how many times you see them, it never gets old! Sometimes, however, we are surprised by unexpected visitors.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
FAREWELL, CLOWNS OF THE SEA — SEE YOU NEXT SPRING!
It’s time to wave goodbye to the puffins of Lundey! From now on, our GG2 Big Whale Safari and Puffins tour will skip our puffin stop and spend more time with the ocean’s gentle giants — the whales. Puffins are true ocean wanderers, spending most of the year far out at sea.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
WHEN THE SEA GETS WILD
Guests often ask us if the whales are affected by the weather. It makes sense - we all want to get the best out of our trips! The simple response would be "not really, they need to come to the surface for breathing anyway".
Sunday, August 10, 2025
A TERN OF EVENTS
Our beautiful bay is surrounded by nesting places for many different bird species. One of these is the noisy arctic tern, who we frequently see fishing as we go out whale watching. Their breeding season is coming to an end around this time of year.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
MY FIRST BLUE WHALE
During my internship in Skjálfandi Bay, I knew blue whales could pass through but rarely stayed. One evening, I heard one had been spotted. The next morning, my friends saw it again. An hour later, I went out, nothing.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
THE PECTORAL FINS OF A HUMPBACK WHALE: NATURE’S MARVELS OF MOVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION
Pectoral fins in whales are the evolutionary equivalent of forelimbs in land mammals. Inside, they contain bones similar to a human arm—shoulder blades, a humerus, radius, and finger-like phalanges—adapted over millions of years for life in the ocean.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
THE JOY OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC
Húsavík, a small town in northern Iceland, is known for its breathtaking scenery, rich history, and incredible marine life. Among the many creatures that call these waters home, the white-beaked dolphins are one of the most charming and beloved.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
A DREAM COME TRUE: SCOTTISH VIKINGS SAIL TO HÚSAVÍK
We welcomed some very special guests in Húsavík last week—guests who brought emotions and even tears of joy to all of us. It all started with a 30-year-old dream that finally came true. Our assistant manager Daniel Annisius, who has been with Gentle Giants for over 20 years—starting in the ticket center, then working as a guide, and now one of the heads of operations—had always heard of this dream.