Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.08.2016, Page 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
“Amazing experience”
August 6th 2016
we choose the more private tour, meaning 12 people on board. The guide and
all the stuff is realy proffesional, they are realy trying to make your trip worth
every single penny. we saw a lot of whales and most important they were not
disturbed in their activity. With smaller boat they can come closer and you can
have a life time experience.
“Doesn’t disappoint ”
August 7th 2016
We weren’t at all sure whether to pay the extra for a rib tour or go with the big
slower vessels at half the price. As whale watching was our main reason for be-
ing in Husavik, we opted for the rib, and gentle giants offered a half hour more
than their competitor. We lost count of tech number of humpbacks we saw,
some next to the boat. Never been that close. The boat could move to new sign-
ings far quicker than its larger rivals, there were only a few of us onboard and
we were all getting perfect views. Worth the extra if you can afford it.
“Worth your time!”
August 8th 2016
It’s quite a unique experience to be able to see those magnificent creatures for
the first time - a must do if you have never done it before. The guide was very
friendly and explained a lot about the whales and their natural environment.
We weren’t to many people on board which made the experience much more
enjoyable! Hot chocolates and some pastries await on the return trip! The
whales were shy but magnificent!
Tel. +354 464 1500 · www.gentlegiants.is · info@gentlegiants.is
MEMBER OF ICEWHALE – THE ICELANDIC WHALE WATCHING ASSOCIATION
THE ORIGINALS