Iceland · PUFFIN WATCHING TOURS
12 reviewed
Weather calls the shots on this island, so read from the top down until something lands inside your dates. All 12 puffin watching tours below carry prices, hours and whichever small print ends up shaping the day.
Hour-long Reykjavik boat trip to Lundey and Akurey for close-up Atlantic puffin viewing, plus other seabirds, binoculars, and a live English guide.
“Great information from the guide and captain. So close to the puffins”
RIB speedboat whale watching from Húsavík with Lundey Island puffins in season, small groups, and warm overalls for 2 action-packed hours.
“The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly, the boat ride was super fun. We were lucky to see several humpback whales and a seal. It was truly amazing. I will 100% redo it.”
Húsavík RIB safari to Puffin Island and Skjálfandi Bay, with warm overalls, expert English commentary, and strong odds for big whales.
“The tour guide was great. I would certainly recommend going with the speed boat as when a whale came up we were able to get to it quickly. We saw Humpback whales and were lucky to see a Fun whale too”
Puffins, Elephant Rock, and Eldfell volcano on Heimaey with Ebbi. Small-group 2-hour tour with Viking Town admission.
“Ebbi is a great local guide. Knows the area since has always lived there. Enjoyed both his knowledge and his enthusiasm of the area. Would highly recommend!”
Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island. In English with an expert guide and binoculars, short and schedule-friendly near the capital.
“I was seeing the birds all through Iceland and this trip was perfect to get to see them up close! 10/10 would go again!”
Húsavík RIB whale watching with up-close action in Skjálfandi Bay, plus Puffin Island in season, warm suits, and small-group views.
“Overall fun experience even though we took the 9am tour which was the first tour of the day hoping to see Whales, but only saw a few fins, not that exciting. Very cold, wet and rough waters getting out there so expect to get wet! They provide great gear for all. Austin our guide was great, very informative. I will say the negative was that it was also suppose to be whales & puffins, but the puffins aspect of the tour was never addressed, so not sure if what happened with that (?) overall no regrets.”
Sail from Húsavík on a traditional oak boat, scan Skjálfandi Bay for whales and puffins, then warm up with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns.
“Beautiful your where we spotted several sperm whales. The trip to Puffin Island is nice too. Very supportive and friendly crew. Highly recommend this trip.”
Reykjavík combo cruise: close puffins on Old Skúli and whale watching in Faxaflói Bay on the Andrea, warm overalls included.
“We had a great experience with a whale that liked to show off so we were very lucky!!”
2-hour RIB whale and puffin safari from Húsavík. Warm overalls, expert guiding, and strong odds for humpbacks, dolphins and Lundey.
“Well organized & professional. Give & Captain excellent. Only downside was not being able to get close pictures of Puffins, otherwise, really great. Saw many whales.”
1-hour Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey, Engey or Lundey. Free binoculars, warm gear, and a naturalist guide. $66 pp.
“My husband and I really enjoyed the puffin watching tour. The boat ride was nice, our tour guide was great and the captain was super friendly. They were very knowledgeable about the puffins and provided wonderful pictures after the event.”
Zoom in on Iceland’s puffins from a RIB boat in Faxaflói Bay, with warm coveralls, binoculars, and a guide who knows what to look for.
“just amazing. saw so many puffins flying and floating on the water. Rib boat ride was great.”
A short Reykjavík cruise to puffin islands. Get close from the water with binoculars, rain gear, and guide spotting plus city views.
“We saw so many Puffins… Very well organized. Beautiful boat that allowed us to get very close to the two nesting islands just outside the Reykjavik harbor. The had binoculars for everyone that wanted them and a guide on the boat that pointed out and provided information about the puffins and other birds around the islands. Highly recommend..”
