Iceland · PUFFIN TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 puffin tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you commit.
1-hour puffin cruise from Reykjavik Old Harbour to Lundey and Akurey, binoculars onboard, and 100% puffin sighting guarantee.
“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.”
One-hour Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island with an expert guide, included binoculars, and close viewing of puffins and seabirds.
“Fun trip out to see the puffins! The captain and the guide were both very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the sweet little birds. We saw so many puffins! Only about an hour, but that is enough time. It was a really fun trip!”
A half-day Reykjavik combo cruise for puffins and whales, with warm overalls, close bird viewing on Skúlaskeið, and whale access in Faxaflói Bay.
“Our Whale Watching and Puffin Island tour was an unforgettable adventure. Our guide, Patrick Pirate Puffin, was exceptionally entertaining and brought a lot of energy to the experience. His engaging storytelling and wealth of science-based facts made the tour both fun and educational. Although the whales were a bit shy on the day of our tour, we were still lucky enough to witness some tails, sprays, and splashes. The sight of these majestic creatures, even briefly, was thrilling. Additionally, the visit to Puffin Island was delightful, offering plenty of opportunities to see these charming birds in their natural habitat. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour…”
1-hour Reykjavik puffin cruise with Elding. Sail to Akurey, Engey or Lundey, use free binoculars, see lots of seabirds.
“On June 11th, there was an hour-long excursion to see the puffins. Wonderful! Amazing! Superb! Delightful! Seeing the puffins was my long-time dream. And the Elding company helped make it come true. The tour was very well organized (small group, spacious ship, motion sickness pills). During the tour, Start Frida told in great detail about the life of the puffins: how long they live, what they eat, how many eggs they lay, how deep they dive, what enemies they have. It was so sensual and soulful that I burst into tears. When we got close to the island, we were given binoculars. And I was able to examine the puffins…”
Reykjavik whale and puffin RIB tour with marine biologist guides, warm gear, and close-up sightings near Harpa and Sun Voyager.
“Everything was fantastic, the guide was knowledgeable and the whole experience well organised and very enjoyable, and a bonus we saw hump back whales and the Puffins!”
Enjoy a 1-hour RIB puffin cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, up-close wildlife viewing in Faxafloi Bay with coveralls, binoculars, and guide facts.
“Better than expected excellent guide saw puffins and numerous other birds. Very imformative”
Short Reykjavik puffin cruise with English guides, included binoculars and rain gear, and close-up views of nesting islands.
“Great way to see the puffins! It was a nice touch to have the binoculars and get some pictures of the puffins since it is hard to take them yourselves without the right camera equipement. The crew was nice and informative.”
Small-group Reykjavik puffin spotting by RIB boat, with warm gear and binoculars, plus a real shot at nesting colonies in Faxafloi Bay.
“Maja was an incredible guide on this lovely, intimate puffin tour. She was so knowledgeable and kind. We saw so many puffins and beautiful landscapes. Highly recommend!”
From Reykjavik, a 14-hour Westman Islands tour with puffins at Elephant Rock, a hike to Eldfell volcano, and the Eldheimar museum.
“I really liked the guide Elisa. She is very caring and competent. We enjoyed our trip not depend of the weather.”
Reykjavik combo: Puffin cruise to Akurey with binoculars, then whale watching in Faxafloi. Warm gear, Wi-Fi, app, backup ticket.
“We saw whales which was great but sadly the lack of regulations regarding how many boats and how close they can get really disturbed me. I come from a country where boats must cut engines near whales and must not go to close. These boats actually cruised along with the animals. More must be done to stop whaling and show more respect. Then whales will come up to the boats and show off. It is not this particular operator. The boat was great. Iceland must change its attitude. The puffin trip was terrific. Highly recommended.”
Reykjavik’s Premium Puffin tour brings you on a small-group RIB to Lundey for close-up puffins, warm gear, and expert guidance.
“Puffin fun facts. Large amount of puffins that we got to see. Guide was kind and knowledgeable. Boat felt safe and stable, were given eye gear and proper outer layer. Brought binoculars to better see puffins”
Reykjavik two-in-one whale and puffin cruise with heated viewing, binoculars, onboard WiFi, and a whale re-try guarantee if you miss.
“We toured mid August and while we did see some puffins (not a lot of them tho), and they were at such a distance in the water or flying. The pictures the tour company provided were nice, because it was difficult to see them. Wasn't really impressed with the puffin tour. Maybe another date when more are actually there. We did see puffins at the top of the Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks on the Reynisfjara Beach and you could actually see them. I'm really glad we saw them there. As for the whale watching tour... again not really impressed, we did see a humpback and followed it around for a bit,…”
Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island, short and scenic, with expert guide, loaner binoculars, and coffee onboard for seabird watching.
“This was the last Puffin Watch of the season - and we saw groups of them in the water and on the cliffs. Lots of really good information - need to do it again in the spring!”
1-hour Reykjavik puffin boat trip with binoculars and an English biologist guide, spotting island colonies and close bay views.
“it was amazing, the water was calm and it was a beautiful day. we saw lots of puffins actively fishing and flying back to their nests. A real treat and so glad we did this! the guide was knowledgeable and the trip was just right in length.”
Jet ski across Reykjavik Bay to spot puffins and seabirds near Viðey, with helmet comms, warm gear, and top guide care on a 2-hour ride.
“Small family run company with wonderful customer service - everyone was incredibly kind and helpful. We rode with our 10 and 12 year old sons and everyone had a blast on the ocean. We went to a few cool spots and managed to spot a Puffin!”
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