Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík

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Adult (16-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (7-15) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-6) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Summer Season

2 Adults x $60.00

$120.00

Approx Total

$120.00

Duration: 1 hour
Kollafjörður: Tour will travel to islands Engey, Akurey or Lundey, depending the tide and availability.
Boat: For this activity we use one of our smaller boats, capable of carrying up to 38-62 passengers.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Excellent Live Guidance in English
Photos taken by crew (if any)
Use of binoculars
Use of raincoats

Pickup / Dropoff (available for a fee)
Food & Drinks (bring your own or purchase on board)

Overview

This tour offers a memorable way to experience Iceland's wildlife, just minutes from downtown Reykjavík. Depending on the tides and conditions on the islands our captains will take you to either Engey, Akurey or Lundey, which are well known for their plentiful birdlife. In addition to puffins you have the opportunity to view other birds such as eider ducks, arctic terns, guillemots and cormorants. You may also see seals, adding to the excitement of the tour. Our crew will share interesting facts about puffins against the scenic backdrop of rocky shores, and if the weather is good, we might turn off the engines so you can enjoy the natural sounds!

Meeting points

Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Old Harbour (Pass By)

Meet us at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík and board one of our smaller boats that will take you to the charming puffins!
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We stop by one of three puffin islands (Engey, Akurey or Lundey) outside Reykjavík to watch the thousands of puffins that travel to Iceland each summer to breed. As the islands are nature reserves we cannot step foot on land, but rather try to sail as close as possible. Borrow binoculars or bring your own. We recommend a good zoom camera for good quality pictures.

1 hour
Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre (Pass By)

Along the cruise you will have the chance to see Reykjavík from a unique angle, among it the beautiful Harpa Concert Hall, the towering Hallgrímskirkja Church and perhaps the Sun Voyager sculpture!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As the birds are small in size, we recommend bringing a tripod and a good zoom lens for 'close up' photography and/or binoculars (also available to lend on board)
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.
Please note that our fleet is not completely accessible for low mobility as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets.

Free Cancellation

April 19100% refund

April 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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