15 Best Puffin Watching Tours In Reykjavik

“Really enjoyed the boat trip to see the Puffins. Our guide was really knowledgeable and friendly. We saw hundreds if Puffins both on the shore and flying above the boat. a really memorable experience.”

305 reviews1 hourFrom $66by Elding Adventure at Sea

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Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Tour

/ June 4, 2026

5.Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Tour

Hop on a RIB from Reykjavik for a fast puffin cruise in Faxaflói Bay, with warm gear, binoculars, and expert guide spotting.

★ 4.8

“Fun adventure for people of all ages! Puffins were remarkable! Saw lots of them and the boat ride was a blast!”

277 reviews1 hourFrom $101by Whale Safari

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Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík

/ June 4, 2026

6.Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík

Sail from downtown Reykjavík to puffin islands near the harbor. Close views, binoculars, and guide talks in about 1 to 1.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“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…”

276 reviews1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $60.00by Elding Whale Watching

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Reykjavik: Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour

/ June 5, 2026

7.Reykjavik: Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour

A fast RIB ride from Reykjavik for whales and puffins, with marine biologist guidance, Harpa views, and warm gear plus photo sharing.

★ 4.6

“Great comms when it had to be rearranged due to weather. Good standard of wet weather clothing and we saw several humpback whales!”

179 reviewsFrom $191by Elding Adventure at Sea

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Premium Small-Group Puffin & Bird Watching tour from Reykjavík

/ June 7, 2026

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

A 1-hour RIB puffin safari from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour with warm gear, binoculars, and close approaches to Faxaflói Bay nests.

★ 5.0

“Great experience, fun tour and everyone was super nice, and knowledgeable, we were well taken care of. super safe.”

124 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $105.22by Whale Safari

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From Reykjavik: Puffin and Volcano Tour in Westman Islands

/ June 8, 2026

9.From Reykjavik: Puffin and Volcano Tour in Westman Islands

Puffins, Elephant Rock, and the 1973 Eldfell eruption on a small-group day trip from Reykjavik with ferry views and a real volcano climb.

★ 4.7

“We couldn't be the more lucky with our flexibel tour guide Kjartan. In spite of everybody who told us all the puffins were gone, he managed to show us there nests and several of them. This made our day.”

111 reviews14 hoursFrom $272by Arctic Adventures

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

/ June 8, 2026

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

Reykjavik puffins at Akurey plus Faxafloi whale watching in one 4.5-hour value bundle with overalls, Wi-Fi, and onboard binoculars.

★ 4.0

“The guides for both the whale watching tour and puffin cruise were incredibly knowledgeable and the boat captains were great at communicating with other tours to find as many whales/puffins as possible.”

110 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $156.19by Special Tours Iceland

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Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour | Close Up and Personal

/ June 10, 2026

11.Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour | Close Up and Personal

Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour in a small-group RIB to Lundey for up-close puffins, warm safety gear, and expert guidance in about 1 hour.

★ 4.5

“There were so many puffins but hard to get photos on a rocking boat. Guide was amazing ! I enjoyed stopping at multiple sites.”

71 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $85.00by Elding Whale Watching

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

/ June 11, 2026

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

A two-for-one sea day from Reykjavik: 1-hour puffin watching near Lundey and 3-hour whale watching in Faxaflói, with warm boats.

★ 4.5

“This tour was wonderful. It was two separate tours. The puffin one was on the smaller boat at 1pm. We were able to get closer to the island and saw so many puffins! The whale tour was on the larger boat at 3pm which gave me 2 hours between to get a snack or relax…”

59 reviews4 to 6 hours (approx.)From $140.00by Elding Whale Watching

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Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise

/ June 12, 2026

13.Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise

A short Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island with expert narration, loaner binoculars, and calm engine-off moments for photos.

★ 4.0

“Amazing, amazing, amazing! The crew gets you really close to the puffins, there are soo many of them flying by and over your head as well as bobbing along on the water and wandering about on the island itself. I was nervous as I'd seen reviews saying the birds are soo small you can't even…”

56 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $63.51by Special Tours Iceland

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Aquariums, Puffin Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Vik

Beluga and Puffin Sanctuary Visitor Centre with Aquarium

/ June 14, 2026

14.Beluga and Puffin Sanctuary Visitor Centre with Aquarium

SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Sanctuary in Vik with a native species aquarium and puffin hospital. Watch belugas and puffins in 40 minutes.

★ 3.0

“Tried to get a refund as we were in Vik and the ferry across to the island was canceled due to bad weather and high winds. I explained thus to the company, but wanted me to reschedule, not possible as we were going back to Reykjavik and flying home the next day. I read the…”

45 reviews40 minutes (approx.)by SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary

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Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Tour

/ June 13, 2026

15.Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Tour

A 1-hour boat trip from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour to puffin islands, with an expert biologist, binoculars, and excellent city and bay views.

★ 4.5

“it was amazing, the water was calm and it was a beautiful day. we saw lots of puffins actively fishing and flying back to their nests. A real treat and so glad we did this! the guide was knowledgeable and the trip was just right in length.”

45 reviews1 hourFrom $66by Happy Tours Iceland Reykjavík

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