Reykjavik Puffin-Spotting RIB Boat Adventure

From$95
1 hour
Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

Experience an exhilarating RIB boat ride from Reykjavik's harbor, offering close-up encounters with puffins and stunning coastal scenery.

Highlights

  • Thrilling RIB boat ride
  • Close-up puffin encounters
  • Breathtaking coastal views
  • Expert local guide
  • Unforgettable wildlife experience

Full description

Set sail from Reykjavik's harbor on a high-speed RIB boat, navigating the waves to discover puffin colonies nestled along the rugged coastline. Led by an expert guide, you'll learn about these charming seabirds and their habitats. The adventure offers breathtaking views of Reykjavik's skyline and the surrounding seascape, making it a must-do for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Don't forget your camera to capture these unforgettable moments!

Included / Excluded

  • RIB boat ride
  • Puffin-spotting guide
  • Safety equipment
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

Elding Whale Watching, Ægisgarður 5c, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Important information

Know before you book

  • Check the weather forecast before booking, as tours may be canceled due to adverse conditions.
  • Confirm the tour's departure time and location upon booking.
  • Ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.

Know before you go

  • Dress warmly and in layers, as weather conditions can change rapidly.
  • Bring a waterproof jacket to stay dry during the ride.
  • Wear comfortable, non-slip footwear suitable for a boat trip.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Minimum age is 10 years or 145 cm

Traveler reviews

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What a great time. We had sunshine & calm water. The puffins were adorable & very active. The staff were great.

Highly recommend. We saw so many puffins!

194kerridAug 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Highly recommend!

This was terrific! Our guide Maria is a marine biologist, enthusiastic and full of information about puffins as well as other wildlife we saw. We went to two puffin islands, got as close as we could given it was low tide. Then we sat still and watched hundreds of puffins on shore, in the water around us, flying over us.

Tracey_EAug 1, 2026VIATOR

Had fun

Fun easy excursion, very informative. We knew going in you weren’t going to be right beside the puffins, but we still got a good look, and it was nice that the tour sent us pics they took with their telephoto lens. Would recommend.

Teck_KJul 29, 2026VIATOR

Excited to see Puffins

You see Puffins on the island, in the water and flying. We were also lucky enough to see a seal swimming.

Karen_VJul 29, 2026VIATOR

No good value

We chose the larger boat on the understanding that it wouldn’t be as rough as the smaller vessel but that was not a good choice. There are tours that get much closer to the islands and some that include getting out of the boat onto the island. On our trip, we were unable to get any decent photos..This particular trip was not good value and I definitely wouldn’t recommend it.

E5564SWandymJul 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Minimum age is 10 years or 145 cm