Highlights of the tour
- Puffins
- Bird Watching
- Boat Tour
- Reykjavik Harbor
- Puffin Island
- Viðey Island
- Faxaflói
- Lundey Island
- Engey Island
- Akurey Island
About Tour
Embark on a puffin-watching cruise from Reykjavik and discover one of Iceland’s most beloved seabirds in their natural habitat. With their colorful beaks, soulful eyes, and charming, penguin-like appearance, puffins are captivating creatures that will leave you in awe. This tour offers a rare opportunity to observe these charismatic birds up close, making it a must-do for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.
What to Expect on the Puffin Watching Tour
Your adventure begins at the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavik, a convenient starting point for exploring the nearby islands where puffins nest and thrive during the summer months. Boarding a shared boat, you’ll set sail into the waters surrounding Reykjavik, keeping an eye out for puffins bobbing on the surface, nesting on the rocky cliffs, or flying overhead in their distinctive fluttering flight.
- Puffins are typically spotted on nearby islands like Akurey and Lundey, where they nest during the breeding season (May to August).
- Watch for puffins bobbing on the water, perched on the cliffs, or flying gracefully above the boat.
Included
- Guided boat tour
- 100% Sightings
- Binoculars provided on board.
- We get you extra close to the puffins on this tour.
What to bring
- Dress according to weather
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
good to know
- Hotel transfers are available for an additional cost.
- The deck on the boat can be slippery. We recommend wearing good sturdy footwear. For optimal viewing and a more enjoyable cruise this tour is weather dependent.
- We will visit Engey, Akurey or Lundey Islands on the tour. The puffins are known to breed on these islands during summer.
- The islands are protected so we are not able to set foot on them, however the captain will sail as close as possible, without disturbing any natural behavior. Binoculars are available on board for those who want to use them.
- All puffin tours are subject to weather conditions and sightings cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to bad weather conditions.
- Pick up starts 45 minutes before the tour.
- You should be at the departure point at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure.

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FAQ
The meeting point for the tour is at Reykjavik Harbor
You should schedule to be at our departure point at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
It is possible to book a pick up from hotels in Reykjavik when booking the tour.
If you forgot to book a pick up, you can send us an email to info@wiiceland.com
Adults: 2.200 ISK
Check the booking engine to see if your accommodation is available for pick up. If not, find the closest designated pick up location using the map below:
If the tour gets cancelled due to weather you can choose between rescheduling the tour for another departure or receiving a full refund.
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the tour. If you cancel within 1 day notice, a 100% fee will be charged.
However, we always ask you to cancel the tour as soon as possible so we can adjust the schedule for the day depending on how many people will be joining the tour.
Yes, we have a 100% sightings of puffins on the tour.
Yes, and you definitely should! We recommend that you bring a tripod and zoom lens for close up photos of the puffins.
This is, of course, a personal choice, we have often had pregnant women on our trips. This tour is listed as easy so if you do not feel uncomfortable on a boat, this tour should be ideal for you.