Iceland · PUFFIN WATCHING TOURS IN REYKJAVIK
The 15 best puffin watching tours in Reykjavik you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See Reykjavik’s puffins from a classic wooden boat, with expert guides, binoculars, nearby islands, and a weather-dependent one-hour cruise.
“Great information from the guide and captain. So close to the puffins”
See Reykjavik’s puffins on a one-hour cruise to Akurey Island, with expert commentary, binoculars, flexible departures, and free cancellation.
“You do see puffins but not close enough for any decent iPhone pictures. Would love a more in depth and longer trip.”
See puffins near Reykjavík and search Faxaflói Bay for whales on two guided cruises with warm overalls, binoculars, and a free whale return ticket.
“Great time on the sea, saw puffins and few whales. Really nice guides, awesome experience- can only recommend.”
Sail from Reykjavik to puffin islands with binoculars, warm gear, and a naturalist guide. A short, worthwhile wildlife trip for $66.
“Guide was knowledgeable. Perfect amount of time to circle the island.”
Ride a fast RIB from Reykjavik to see puffins, seabirds, and possible whales around Faxaflói Bay on this short summer cruise.
“So cool getting up close to the Puffins and having them fly all around the boat. Super neat experience.”
Sail from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour to nearby puffin islands, with binoculars, live guidance, raincoats, and a strong chance of close bird views.
“Very enjoyable boat ride out to see the Puffins. The island was full of puffins as well as other birds.”
Race from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour to see puffins, whales, and dolphins on a small RIB boat with expert guides and warm gear.
“Great guides! Got to see whales, dolphins and puffins. Great fun! Bundle up”
See Reykjavík’s puffins from a small RIB boat in Faxaflói Bay, with warm gear, binoculars, expert guides, and several daily departures.
“Fantastic experience. Although we were at the end of the breeding season for the Puffins.... The crew made sure that we went to a few places that still had them. They were very informative and even took some of there own pictures on our tour to email us. Most of us were using our phone camera's and they had much better SLR digital camera. They sent along their images the very next day. Highly recommend their tours. We did the Puffin Tour but I think they also have Whale watching and others.”
See puffins, Elephant Rock, Eldfell Volcano, and the 1973 eruption site on a full-day Westman Islands tour from Reykjavik.
“This trip was the highlight of our holiday. Tomasz was a fantastic guide and we saw so much of the island. He was informative and engaging for adults and children alike. Would definitely recommend.”
Combine Reykjavik puffin and whale cruises for one wildlife outing, with warm gear, binoculars, expert guides, and a free return whale ticket if needed.
“The whale watching part of the tour was great. We were lucky to see both whales and dolphins, the tour guide was pleasant and gave us a lot of information about the whales. That being said, I think it's important to keep in mind that seeing whales is not guaranteed, our boat was fortunate enough on that day, but it is possible that you could spend a few hours at sea and not see any wildlife, not that it would be the tour company fault though. They provided us with warm overalls which we gladly put on, as even in June it was very cold and windy. They also gave…”
See Reykjavik puffins from a fast RIB boat with warm gear, expert guidance, and a 12-person group. Practical tips for photos, comfort, and value.
“Fun and exciting. The crew did a wonderful job of explaining not only the puffins we saw but also several other sea birds we saw.”
Compare puffins and whales in one Reykjavik day, with two boats, marine biologist guides, warm gear, and a free whale retry.
“My most memorable part of the two-in-one excursion was seeing a hump back whale which had just swum under our boat. The puffins were a disappointment as they were too far away to see easily or even to photograph with a zoom. From the advertisements on line, I thought we would be closer to the puffins. Despite that, we had a nice time and found the company’s instructions easy to follow. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this excursion to others.”
See puffins and Arctic terns near Reykjavik on a one-hour Akurey Island cruise with binoculars, guides, coffee, and port transfers.
“Loved seeing the Puffins floating on the sea near the island in the harbor where the covered boat had taken us. Our guide, Joel, was super nice and very knowledgeable regarding the Puffins. He also pointed out other unusual birds for that area.”
See puffins, seabirds, and Reykjavík’s coastal views on a 1-hour boat trip with a live biologist guide and binoculars included.
“Guide was helpful. Saw few puffins as they start to leave by this time.”
Review of Reykjavik’s whale and puffin combo, with timing, value, boat details, wildlife odds, practical tips, and booking advice.
“Saw so many whales and puffins! I loved both tours. The guides were enthusiastic. Highly recommended to do the combo tour if you wanna see the puffins up closer after the whale tour”
Pick a season, a glacier or a hot pool.
