Reykjavík Grapevine - 26.08.2016, Side 9

150 YEARS OF FAMILY HISTORY IN THE BAY
WHALE WATCHING • HÚSAVÍK • ICELAND
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HÚSAVÍK
Visit The Gentle Giants
up north in Húsavík – The Whale Watching Capital of Iceland
Reykjavík
Akureyri
Húsavík
“Open seas”
August 20th 2016
This is tour is worth every penny spent. I would suggest paying the extra money
and take the faster boat. We caught the tale end of puffin season and were able
to see a few of them. Then we went on the hunt for whales. It was a slow start
but by the time we were done we saw between 10 and 12 of them. Our captain
was excellent and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. So much fun...
“Great whalewatching ride in Husavik”
August 22nd 2016
We were fully well equipped on shore, prepared for the ride in the sea and
the cold and foggy midday. The seaboat crew were very friendly, helpful and
attentive watching out for our safety on board. It was a great day to ride
out to sea. The fog started lifting and the sun began to shine. The speedboat
had lively music on board to distract the clients and create a happy mood. On
the whalewatching location the music was turned off and we sat scouting
for whales and supposedly for puffins. Some seagulls flew nearby and then
gradually we began to sight some humpbacked whales, one at a time. Each
whale that we were able to see swam relatively close by and we could see its
dorsal fin and the water spout and then suddendly it would dive and disappear.
The ride lasted about two and half hours. In the last part the fog started setting
in once again. We were able to watch about six whales. Our boat’s captain
respected the sea engagement rules, whilst some of the other boats’ captains
went too close to the whales, disturbing them. For a pause, the crew served a
shot of an icelandic drink. Then we road back to shore listening once again to
great lively music. It was a great ride!
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