Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.06.2016, Qupperneq 9

150 YEARS OF FAMILY HISTORY IN THE BAY
WHALE WATCHING • HÚSAVÍK • ICELAND
THIS IS IT 2016WELCOME
HÚSAVÍK
Visit The Gentle Giants
up north in Húsavík – The Whale Watching Capital of Iceland
Reykjavík
Akureyri
Húsavík
“Whale-tastic”
June 12th 2016
We actually went on two tours in the one day. The first was just the whale tour
on the old riggers. We had a ridiculous viewing of about 6 humpbacks plus minke
whales, porpoises and not to mention the cloud of seabirds all feeding right
below our boats. There is few things like a big gulping mouth full of krill popping
up within a few metres to get the blood pumping. As much as we enjoyed it,
we had actually come to hopefully see a blue whale. As it turns out you need to
really go on the speed boats to see these beasts and this is an important tip for
people signing up. So we took the Puffin-whale. Yes it is a little pointless seeing
puffins from a boat but the first sighting of a blue whale just blew everything
else away. Yes you only see a small portion of the whale but the fact you are so
close to the biggest mammal to have ever lived on earth is brilliant. It takes a
bit of work to find them and there is no guarantee but that is what makes the
experience so special. PS we did not just see one but two blue whales!
“Once in a lifetime ”
June 8th 2016
My father and I went on the puffin and whale safari, and had an absolutely
amazing time! Travelling on the rib was definitely the best way to see the
wildlife and get a good way out into the bay, and enabled us to see an
abundance of amazing sites! From porpoises and minkes, all the way to
humpback and blue whales, as well as the blue/fin whale hybrid! The captain
and guide were sociable and made the whole trip fun and interesting!
Would heartily recommend, a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Tel. +354 464 1500 · www.gentlegiants.is · info@gentlegiants.is
MEMBER OF ICEWHALE – THE ICELANDIC WHALE WATCHING ASSOCIATION
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