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15 Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik Actually Worth Booking

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Out of 23 puffin watching tours on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and standout details sit below, so you can pick in five minutes and get back to watching the forecast.

Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour

Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour - Old Harbour Departure: The Skúlaskeið Ride Starts the Fun

1.Puffin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,052 reviews · 1 hour · from $64Our pick

Reykjavik puffin boat tour from Old Harbour: 1 hour, binoculars, expert guide, and a 100% puffin sighting promise.

“We loved our Puffin Boat Tour. It was very easy even for our 5 year old to see the puffins on the island and fly overhead. We were lucky that the weather cooperated during our trip. It was very hard to hear the guide with the wind and boat engine sounds. I think the boat could use a better sound system. The boat had ample binoculars to use during the trip. It was a good value for getting up close to the puffins with children and just long enough of a tour. I would recommend this tour. We went during the first week of August and the puffins were still…”

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Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik

Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik - Akurey Island Timing: When the Puffins Are Actually There

2.Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 636 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $63

Short Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island with an expert guide, included binoculars, and prime bird-watching time off Reykjavik.

“We went on the last day of Puffin tours so there were not many puffins left. They offered us a refund but it was a beautiful day so we decided to go anyway and enjoyed the boat ride. Our tour guide was lovely and informative.”

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Reykjavik: Whales and Puffins Express Cruise Combo Tour

Reykjavik: Whales and Puffins Express Cruise Combo Tour - Skúlaskeið Puffin Express: How You Get Puffins Close Without Skipping Safety

3.Whales and Puffins Express Cruise Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 552 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

Whales in Faxaflói Bay and puffins up close from Reykjavik, with warm overalls, binoculars, and a second-chance guarantee.

“Completely Icelandic ocean wildlife tour in time managable hours. Whales watching was amazing, we have seen multiple shows from humped back whales. The puffin tour was perfect with plenty of amazing informations from our guides. Enjoyed.”

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Reykjavik: 1-Hour Puffin Watching Tour

Reykjavik: 1-Hour Puffin Watching Tour - Check-in at Ægisgarður 5: gear up fast in Reykjavik Harbor

4.1-Hour Puffin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 305 reviews · 1 hour · from $66

Reykjavik puffin watching on a short Elding cruise. Warm gear, free binoculars, and a naturalist guide with Akurey, Engey or Lundey views.

“Nice short tour around the bay of Reykjavik. We were able to spot many puffins which flew close by to the boat.”

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Reykjavik: Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour

Reykjavik: Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour - The RIB ride: why smaller boats can mean closer sightings

Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Tour

Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Tour - Old Harbour departure: where the trip starts and why it matters

6.Puffin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 277 reviews · 1 hour · from $101

RIB cruise from Reykjavik for close-up puffins at Faxaflói Bay, with gannets and auks. Coveralls and binoculars included.

“From booking through the tour, everything was well organized and the communication was timely. The guide was excellent and knowledgeable. And, the driver guided us to thousands of puffins. A great tour!!”

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Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík

Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík - Binoculars, Rain Gear, and Deck Comfort: What’s Included and What to Bring

Premium Small-Group Puffin & Bird Watching tour from Reykjavík

Premium Small-Group Puffin & Bird Watching tour from Reykjavík - Akurey and the Puffin Islands: How Close You Really Get

8.Premium Small-Group Puffin & Bird Watching tour from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $105Top rated

One hour RIB tour from Reykjavik to puffin nesting islands in Faxaflói Bay. Warm gear, binoculars, small-group wildlife viewing.

“If you have back issues maybe think twice as you crash down on rough waves. However, the tour was Perfect! We saw sooo many puffins up close and if you like speed boats this is for you. They ensure your comfort with special clothing and our guide Rachael was knowledgeable, super friendly and right there for any issues. Loved this adventure!”

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From Reykjavik: Puffin and Volcano Tour in Westman Islands

From Reykjavik: Puffin and Volcano Tour in Westman Islands - Herjólfur ferry to Vestmannaeyjar and Elephant Rock

Iceland Super Saver: Puffin Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik

Iceland Super Saver: Puffin Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik - Puffin Cruise to Akurey: how the boat hunt actually works

10.Iceland Super Saver: Puffin Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 110 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Puffin Cruise to Akurey plus Faxafloi Bay whale watching from Reykjavik, bundled for a saver price with binoculars, warm gear, and backup options.

“We really wanted to see whales up close but were only able to see three or four in the distance. We did love the journey out to sea anyway. We were provided with wet suits which really kept us warm and enjoyed the adventure even though we didn’t get some up close viewing. The smaller boat to the island of puffins made it easier to get a little closer to view the birds but here again not quite close enough. There was no opportunity to see the birds up close and personal, just huge flocks of them flying around the island. We still enjoyed it though. It was a nice…”

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Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour | Close Up and Personal

Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour | Close Up and Personal - From Elding Whale Watching to the RIB: what the start is really like

11.Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour | Close Up and Personal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $85

Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour by RIB to Lundey. Small group capped at 12, warm flotation suits, guided viewing of thousands of puffins.

“Class act! Very organized and customer friendly. Love the small group of just 10. Our Zodiac captain was a pro and felt very safe with him (a local fellow). Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us so many interesting facts about the Puffins. And yes, we saw hundreds of them! So beautiful and fun! They help you with all the gear you need to keep safe and warm. It was a very fun experience for us! Highly recommend!”

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Two-In-One: Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik

Two-In-One: Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik - Stop 1: Lundey puffin watching on the smaller boat

Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise

Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise - Binoculars onboard and the guide’s job: spotting is easier when you know what to scan

13.Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $63

Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island: loaner binoculars, expert guide spotting seabirds, coffee aboard, and ship-ready timing in about an hour.

“I'm sorry to say but this excursion was very underwhelming. It was a big group of folks (31). We went near the island but couldn't really see the puffins and binoculars were not offered. Also, we weren't required to put on lifejackets which is poor water safety. A few facts about Puffins were offered, but I would have liked way more information to keep us engaged. I would definitely NOT recommend this excursion. It was pricey as well and not worth it in my opinion. However, I did do several other tours that I booked through Viator that were awesome - South Coast tour and Golden Circle for example -…”

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Puffin Jet ski tour in Reykjavík

Puffin Jet ski tour in Reykjavík - Puffin Island and Viðey: Your Best Shot at Seabirds

15.Puffin Jet ski tour in Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $179

Jet ski Reykjavík Bay on a small-group ride to Viðey and Puffin Island, spot puffins and seabirds, and ride back with helmet comms.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland! We lucked out with the early morning tour being just the two of us—felt like a private adventure! The jet skis were fast and handled amazingly, even with some big waves (which only made it more fun!). We saw lots of puffins up close—way more than expected. Our guide was fantastic: super friendly, full of interesting facts and fun info about the area and wildlife, and constantly checking in to make sure we felt safe and comfortable. He also allow us time to play around and even do donuts. The gear was top quality and kept us warm and…”

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