Puffin Watching Speedboat Express

4.86

4.9(7 reviews)

1 hour

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

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!

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

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.

Options

Puffin Watching Speedboat Express

What‘s 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

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.86

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing
Collin A,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Celia was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable about birds, wildlife, and the city. The boat ride was fun.
Fun puffin sighting
robynwxe,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So much fun! Patrickgin was so funny and full of information about Puffins! Very enjoyable! It was a bit Rocky on the water near the puffin island but so fun to see them in their natural habitat.
Best way to see puffins in Reykjavik
John M,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great experience. Rebecca, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very gregarious and helpful. We know everything there is to know about puffins. It was a small group and our safety was paramount without detracting from the enjoyment of the trip. From start to finish it was about an hour and a half so it doesn’t take up your whole day.
The trip was easy and...
Brian R,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The trip was easy and fun. The guides were great. They provided everything that we needed (clothes, life vests, googles). We saw a lot of puffins!
Great experience
Mariana Y,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had an amazing puffin-watching trip on a speed boat! The ride was thrilling, and we got super close to the puffins in their natural habitat. Our guide, Joe, was knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting!
Saw lots of puffins
QKate2015,Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We saw lots of puffins, in a couple of locations. Takes about 15 minutes to get to the island the puffins are nesting on. We did get close to the swimming and flying puffins. My husband has a good camera and it picked up puffins sitting at the nesting area, but we couldn't see them otherwise. It would have been great to have binoculars. This is a "rib boat' so a bumpy ride, however the seats have been equipped with a shock absorber system that helps cushion the harder bumps. You might not want to take someone who is frail.
Excellent - Puffin Tour Express!
lisas642291,Jul 8, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Puffin Tour Express - great way to spend last hour in Reykjavik. Very nice father and son business; provided excellent commentary and very fun boat ride! Highly recommend.

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Show all 8 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

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!

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

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Options

Puffin Watching Speedboat Express

What‘s 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

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.86

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing
Collin A,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Celia was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable about birds, wildlife, and the city. The boat ride was fun.
Fun puffin sighting
robynwxe,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So much fun! Patrickgin was so funny and full of information about Puffins! Very enjoyable! It was a bit Rocky on the water near the puffin island but so fun to see them in their natural habitat.
Best way to see puffins in Reykjavik
John M,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great experience. Rebecca, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very gregarious and helpful. We know everything there is to know about puffins. It was a small group and our safety was paramount without detracting from the enjoyment of the trip. From start to finish it was about an hour and a half so it doesn’t take up your whole day.
The trip was easy and...
Brian R,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The trip was easy and fun. The guides were great. They provided everything that we needed (clothes, life vests, googles). We saw a lot of puffins!
Great experience
Mariana Y,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had an amazing puffin-watching trip on a speed boat! The ride was thrilling, and we got super close to the puffins in their natural habitat. Our guide, Joe, was knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting!
Saw lots of puffins
QKate2015,Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We saw lots of puffins, in a couple of locations. Takes about 15 minutes to get to the island the puffins are nesting on. We did get close to the swimming and flying puffins. My husband has a good camera and it picked up puffins sitting at the nesting area, but we couldn't see them otherwise. It would have been great to have binoculars. This is a "rib boat' so a bumpy ride, however the seats have been equipped with a shock absorber system that helps cushion the harder bumps. You might not want to take someone who is frail.
Excellent - Puffin Tour Express!
lisas642291,Jul 8, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Puffin Tour Express - great way to spend last hour in Reykjavik. Very nice father and son business; provided excellent commentary and very fun boat ride! Highly recommend.