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Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
910 reviews
Activity provider:
Special Tours Iceland
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Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
910 reviews
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Take in the natural beauty and wildlife of Iceland on this puffin-watching boat trip. Depart from the Old Harbour in Reykjavik on an hour-long tour and see these amazing and adorable birds up close in their native habitats.

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Duration 1 hour
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Andy – United Kingdom

A really enjoyable hour long boat trip to watch the puffins coming and going, adorable creatures, and saw plenty of other sea birds too. Joe the guide was excellent, entertaining and informative. Would highly recommend this trip.

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Carolyn – United States

A little pricey for a one hour tour, but we saw so many puffins! 30,000 puffins live on the island. We drove off coast, but pretty close. We could see them flying and walking around. So cute. They had binoculars and several flew pretty close

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Highlights

  • See the Atlantic Puffin - 100% sightings guaranteed
  • Explore Reykjavik's Old Harbour and the nearby islands in the bay
  • Cruise on the water during this hour-long tour

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Step aboard the Puffin Express for a charming bird-watching adventure in Reykjavik. Enjoy a 100% guarantee of puffin sightings, and learn about these and other local birds from an expert guide.
Head out from the Old Harbour of Reykjavik to the surrounding Faxaflói Bay and onto two nearby islands, Lundey and Akurey, covered in small hills and slopes and known for their colorful birdlife.

Once arriving at the islands, observe the native birds and picturesque surroundings with the boat's engine turned off. Enjoy seeing puffins as well as other birds, such as northern fulmars, gulls, Arctic terns, and black guillemots.

All of this takes place on an old wooden boat, Skúlaskeið, which is fondly referred to as "Old Skuli." It is spacious enough to hold 33 passengers but not too big, in order to ensure that your tour is personal and comfortable.

Includes

  • Boat tour
  • 100% guaranteed puffin sightings
  • Guide
  • Binoculars on board
  • App available in 5 languages
  • Transfers
  • Food and drink

Meeting point

Meet at the Special Tours office on Reykjavik´s Old Harbor.

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  • Sea conditions: Tours are dependent on the weather and may be subject to cancelation. In the case of cancelations due to weather, you will receive a full refund
  • Refunds are given if you give notice up to 24 hours prior to the tour
  • If you have any mobility issues or medical problems, please inform the local partner and you will be assisted
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4.5 /5
4.5 out of 5 stars

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Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Andy – United KingdomJuly 6, 2025 – Verified booking
A really enjoyable hour long boat trip to watch the puffins coming and going, adorable creatures, and saw plenty of other sea birds too. Joe the guide was excellent, entertaining and informative. Would highly recommend this trip.
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Carolyn – United StatesJuly 5, 2025 – Verified booking
A little pricey for a one hour tour, but we saw so many puffins! 30,000 puffins live on the island. We drove off coast, but pretty close. We could see them flying and walking around. So cute. They had binoculars and several flew pretty close
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Melanie – United StatesJuly 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Joe was a fantastic guide for this tour! Very knowledgeable and personable. We very much enjoyed our time with the puffins! Highly recommend for your summer itinerary in Iceland.

Product ID: 22613

Activity provider:
Special Tours Iceland
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  • Faxaflói

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