1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar
Overview
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1 hour
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During this 1-hour boat tour, you will see the small islands around Vestmannaeyjar including the elephant rock, wildlife, sea caves and if you are lucky you will also see some whales and seals. You will get to know the history of Vestmannaeyjar and see unique rock formations. Go on the perfect trip to get both a thrill and great guidance. Our guides will take good care of you and you will certainly have a blast. There is maximum of 12 passengers for this tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We provide you with warm protective clothing; float suit and life jacket but recommend you to take a hat and gloves with you
Please arrive at the office at the harbor 30 minutes prior to the departure to get your gear for the trip
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 6 years
What To Expect
You will see the various rock formations such as the largest elephant in the world. We will visit sea caves, see puffins and other seabirds and even more wildlife. In between we ride on the waves and stop then and tell you stories about our islands, history and wildlife. We are truly looking forward for having a blast with you.
Options
Small Islands Trip|60 min
Our most popular tour is the Small islands trip. We sail on RIB Boats (Zodiacs) by the Small Islands in Vestmannaeyjar. Visit 4 sea caves and see a lot of wildlife and nature, puffins and even whales
What‘s Included
Float suit
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Life jacket
Warm protective clothing
All activities
Local driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
139 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very nice tour.
jjmalmeida,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a 1-hour tour on 9 June. Beautiful sights, plenty of birds, two seals, many puffins flying above us, but on the grass beside their burrows they are hardly visible. Guide Kristin was impressive, she seems to know everything about the islands' history and fauna. And the musical finale at the cave was wonderful. We'll do it again next time.
Fun outing!
Voyager27345216536,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highlight of our trip. Guides were super fun and knowledgeable. A must do in Iceland.
Great Adventure!
Guide61331788117,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best part of our trip to Iceland. The guided were AMAZING and was such a fun experience!!
Amazing
262guillet,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience held by the guide Katrin Bara, who told with passion many stories about the islands! Definitely a one to come back! Thank you!
Absolutely Fantastic
MOHAN S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must do activity for anyone visiting Westman Islands. The RIB boat allowed us to get close to various rock formations and enter 3 caves. In the caves we got to experience the awesome acoustics in the caves with music from the boat. The 1 hour flew by. We also had a superb guide, Amelia, who was cheerful, funny and very knowledgeable.
Super fun for our family of 4!
Stephanie B,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so happy we booked this super fun tour! My two children, 11 and 13 has the best time! Unreal views, burst of speed and a very kind and knowledgeable guide. We learned a ton about the island and its history and got to explore magical caves, stunning backdrops and amazing wildlife.
So glad we booked this incredible trip!
K3899AKsherryc,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I came to Iceland primarily to see puffins. We visited Westman Islands and took the tour on a rainy day, and puffins were scarce because it wasn’t the optimal time of day to see them. But we got so lucky when Sandra was our tour guide! She’s a Heimaey native who told fascinating stories about the history of the island and its people. It also turns out she’s the Puffin Queen! She and her family rescue and care for lost pufflings (fledging chicks), so she knows all about them and told us exactly where to go see them later from land. Her love for the birds and her home island came through clearly. We felt so fortunate to have met her and the boat skipper and the rest for the Ribsafari team, all of whom were kind and gracious. Don’t miss this tour!
Excellent boat tour experience!
alexsaramom,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of our favorite experiences we had in Iceland! We were lucky to go on a sunny day and enjoyed getting a closer look at the islands and venturing into caverns that are not accessible from land. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative, and the provided full body jumpsuits were great at keeping us warm. Overall great time!!
Fun and informative
johnmJ637RI,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sea was calm and we enjoyed our trip. The guide pointed out interesting sites and a variety of birds as well as some feature on life on the Westman Islands
Nice Boat Tour for Island Sightseeing
Christine N,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a fantastic 1 hour wild boat tour adventure with RIP SAFARI. Since we went in early May, the puffins were not flying to their burrows during the day and were out floating somewhere out in the ocean. But our guide Christine provided very interesting info about the birds. Best time to see them in May is early morning or late late in the evening. I understand that later in June and July, they fly back and forth to their cliffside burrows to keep their eggs warm. So you can see them all day long. Even though we didn’t see puffins on the boat tour, the tour took us to several sea caves which were interesting to see. The scenery was amazing. (We did see the puffins later that night thanks to Christine’s viewing tip.). I highly recommend this booking.
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