Puffin Watching Speedboat Express

Reykjavik, Iceland

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5+ bookings last month.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Increase your chances of seeing puffins in their natural habitat on this small-group guided cruise from Reykjavik. Travel by luxury rigid inflatable boat (RIB), and get as close as possible to the islands near Reykjavik where puffins can be found, and listen to informative commentary about puffins and other native wildlife from your guide.

Get as close as possible to the islands and puffins in a RIB speedboat
Stay cozy with provided warm waterproof overalls, gloves, and goggles
Small-group size means plenty of time to ask questions of your guide
Short lunchtime tour leaves your mornings and afternoons free

What's Included

One hour of breathtaking nature experience on a 12 seat luxury Rib boat
Full guidance (English) with various information on the Puffins, city and the wildlife
A warm waterproof overall, gloves and googles
Lifejacket

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Reykjavík by Boat
Ægisgarður 5F, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
The meeting point is at Ægisgardur 5F, a wooden house marked REYKJAVIK BY BOAT. Please be there no later than 30 minutes before departure, in order to check in, put on the gear and prepare for the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:00 pm

What To Expect

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Reykjavik

Videy Island

Sun Voyager

Old Harbour

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
A child must be 140 cm. of height to be able to participate in the RIB tour
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.

Featured review

Mariana_Y

Had an amazing puffin-watching trip on a speed boat! The ride was thrilling, and we got super close to the puffins in their natural habitat. Our guide, Joe, was knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting!

Reviews

4.9

based on 8 reviews

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Judy_Y, Jul 2026

It was a great experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. All went well. A great way to see the harbour area in Reykjavík.

Amazing

Collin_A, Aug 2025

Celia was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable about birds, wildlife, and the city. The boat ride was fun.

Fun puffin sighting

robynwxe, Aug 2025

So much fun! Patrickgin was so funny and full of information about Puffins! Very enjoyable! It was a bit Rocky on the water near the puffin island but so fun to see them in their natural habitat.

Best way to see puffins in Reykjavik

John_M, Jul 2025

It was a great experience. Rebecca, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very gregarious and helpful. We know everything there is to know about puffins. It was a small group and our safety was paramount without detracting from the enjoyment of the trip. From start to finish it was about an hour and a half so it doesn’t take up your whole day.