Puffin Express by RIB Speedboat from Reykjavík

Reykjavik, Iceland

1 hour (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

After the elves, puffins are Iceland’s most adorable inhabitants. See them without wasting too much time on the water on this small-group tour by rigid inflatable boat (RIB) from Reykjavik. Your craft has a shallow draft so can get right up close to the island’s rocky shores and moves fast for an exhilarating ride. Provided overalls, gloves, and goggles keep you warm, while lifejackets keep you safe.

Learn about puffin habits and other seabirds from your guide
A small group means more opportunity to ask questions
Suspension seats ensure a more comfortable ride than on typical RIBs
This compact tour is perfect for travelers short on time in Reykjavik

What's Included

Warm overalls, lifevests, gloves and goggles
Expert guide - guidance in English
Suspension seats for extra comfort!

Hotel transfers (available for an additional fee, typically 2200 ISK)
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Reykjavík by Boat
Ægisgarður 5F, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Please make your way to the Ægisgardur 5F, a wooden building marked REYKJAVIK BY BOAT. We kindly ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure, as you will need time to go over safety issues, get dressed in the overalls and go over instructions with your guide before boarding.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:00 pm

Ticket Redemption Point

Ægisgarður 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Itinerary

Lundey

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.0

based on 2 reviews

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Must-do experience in Reykjavik!

Judah_J, Jul 2025

Loved this experience! Truly a special time out on the water. Our guide Celina was *wonderful*. She kept us entertained and truly taught us a lot about puffins, this part of Iceland and how the puffins interact with it, and when we even spotted a whale, she knew all about the species and information about its presence in the Reykjavík waters too. She truly made this experience an A+ one! Would absolutely recommend.

Many puffins but no speed and thrill

Bjrn_N, Jul 2024

The upside was to see a lot of puffins on 2 Islands close to harbour. The dissapointment was a very slow ride despite warnings of danger of breaking the neck and safety equipment like glasses, gloves etc. and a powerfull RIB boat. The tour could have been done with a 10 hp regular boat