Tours & experiences

Puffin Watching Speedboat Express

About this experience

Our RIB speedboats are the fastest way to experience the wildlife and the city. Going on a tour in a boat like that is an experience by itself. So you'll move faster and get closer to the puffins!

During the tour, you will learn from our guide about the puffins and other wildlife found in the islands around Reykjavík City. With the boat having only 12 seats, you will have personal access to the guide should you have any questions.

Our warm overalls help you stay warm duringt the tour so you can focus on experiencing the wildlife!

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr

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Puffin Watching Speedboat Express

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 1 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Lifejacket
  • 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

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary and highlights

Experience the puffin in its natural habitat in the islands just outside Reykjavík City. Our luxurious 12 seat RIB speedboat ensures a small group experience with a personal encounter with the wildlife and the guide.

Our rib speedboats are very fast so you'll get quickly to the islands around Reykjavík and spend the majority of the tour in a close encounter with the puffins. When we arrive at the islands we turn off the engines to make sure you enjoy the wildlife quietly.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • 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.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Katla Whale Watching ehf

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A child must be 140 cm. of height to be able to participate in the RIB tour

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 10–15; Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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