Puffin Watching Speedboat Express
Overview
Available languages
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
Puffin Watching Speedboat Express
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
Collin A,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Celia 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
5.00So 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
5.00It 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
5.00The 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
5.00Had 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
4.00We 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
5.00Puffin 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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