Reykjavík Grapevine - 23.09.2016, 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
“surpassed our expectations”
September 21st 2016
We decided to attend whale watching trip and it was for us one of the best
experience in Iceland. We saw lot of big whales from short distance for more
then one hour because captain, still moved boat and try to followed movements
of whales.
Our guide Daniel González was perfect. He reacted really fast and show lot of
whales, so we could see whales. He also predicted and knew when the whales is
going to breathe to the surface, so we could see whole whale. Guide´s (Daniel´s)
knowledge about nature is huge and scientific. He spoke about whales with
passion and let us knew lot of interesting detailes. He also answered plenty
of question from visitors. I think his work is huge additional value in whale
watching trip.
We were satisfied with this trip and its surpassed our expectations.
“Whales cooperated today!”
September 20th 2016
Very efficiently handled requiring only 15 min arrival prior to sailing. On board we
received flotation suits that were warm against the morning chill. Our wooden
whale watch easily held the 30 or so watchers n took only about 40 min to reach
area where whales were traditionally found in the bay. We saw plenty of Hump-
back whales on r 2+ hour trip. The wooden ship though bigger allowed space to
move around. Other boats like zodiacs could get a little closer to whales restricted
passengers to their seats.
Attentive booking staff allowed us to move r booking then move it back when
weather turned bad.
Tel. +354 464 1500 · www.gentlegiants.is · info@gentlegiants.is
MEMBER OF ICEWHALE – THE ICELANDIC WHALE WATCHING ASSOCIATION
THE ORIGINALS