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Highlights

  • Start a cruise from Old Harbour in Reykjavik aboard the specially designed Old Skúli. With binoculars provided by your knowledgeable guide, enjoy up-close encounters with puffins.
  • Witness Atlantic puffin nesting sites located just 15 minutes away from the city during every tour; guaranteed sightings are part of this small-group experience.
  • As you glide past Akurey and other bird-rich islands, learn fascinating facts about local wildlife and geography along Reykjavik's coastline.
  • Access the Special Tours Iceland app in 5 languages for text and audio commentary on puffins, nearby islands, and the coastal region of Reykjavík.

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Start an exciting 1-hour small-group boat tour departing from Reykjavik for guaranteed puffin sightings. Local experts guide you through this thrilling experience with a promise of 100% sightings, ensuring a memorable adventure.

Getting started

Your journey begins at the Special Tours office located in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor. Here, your knowledgeable guide will greet you and provide an overview before boarding the traditional wooden boat. Binoculars are provided to enhance your viewing experience as you set off on this unique adventure.

Sail from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour across Faxaflói Bay, heading towards Akurey and Lundey islands—thriving habitats for thousands of puffins and various seabirds. As you approach the islands, the boat's engine is turned off, allowing a peaceful observation of these fascinating birds in their natural environment with minimal disturbance.

About the vessel

The Old Skuli (Skúlaskeið), a traditional wooden boat designed for puffin watching tours from Reykjavik, features a shallow draft that facilitates close encounters with Lundey and Akurey islands. This design ensures passengers enjoy intimate views of puffins and other seabirds in their natural habitat.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Traditional wooden boat tour
  • Guaranteed 100% puffin sightings
  • Knowledgeable guide included
  • Small-group experience ensured
  • Binoculars provided on board
  • App available in 5 languages
  • Transfers are not included.
  • Food and drinks are not provided.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Dress warmly in layers and wear a windproof jacket with sturdy shoes for comfort on deck.
  • Bring a valid photo ID as it is required at check-in at the Special Tours Ticket Office.
  • If you are prone to seasickness, consider taking medication beforehand due to potential choppy waters.
  • Note that outside food and drinks are not allowed on board; pets are only permitted if they are registered service animals.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

Dress in warm layers, as it can feel colder on the water than in Reykjavík. Bring a windproof or waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes suitable for the boat deck. If you’re prone to seasickness, consider taking medication, as the ride can be choppy. A valid photo ID is required for check-in at the Special Tours Ticket Office.

Do not bring outside food or drinks on board. Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals. Alcohol, drugs, or boarding under the influence are strictly forbidden.

Accessibility depends on the vessel. Old Skúli has limited space, so wheelchair users may not be able to board comfortably.

Tours operate weather permitting; trips may be cancelled for safety in rough conditions, with a full refund provided. Binoculars are provided on board to get a closer view of the puffins and surrounding wildlife. Meet at the Special Tours Ticket Office, Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, near the Old Harbour. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Hotel pick-up is available 30 minutes before if selected. A knowledgeable guide accompanies you, and the Special Tours Iceland app offers audio and text commentary in five languages. There is no direct parking at the harbour, but paid parking and a nearby garage are available within walking distance.

Yes, the tour is led by a knowledgeable guide who provides insights about puffins and local geography.

Dress in warm layers suitable for cooler conditions on water. A windproof or waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes are recommended, as well as considering seasickness medication if necessary.

Bring a valid photo ID for check-in at the Special Tours Ticket Office. Outside food or drinks and pets (except registered service animals) are not allowed on board.

No, you cannot bypass mandatory security checks even if it's a guided experience.

The package includes a traditional wooden boat tour with guaranteed puffin sightings, binoculars on board, and access to an app available in five languages for additional commentary.

Transfers are not included. Food and drinks are also excluded from the tour package.

You'll sail out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour to visit puffin-rich islands like Akurey, with guaranteed sightings of these charming birds. The engine is turned off near the islands for a quiet observation experience.

The boat tour lasts approximately one hour and includes time spent on nearby puffin nesting islands.

Begin at the Special Tours office located in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor, where you'll receive a brief introduction before boarding the boat.

Yes, the Special Tours Iceland app offers text and audio commentary about puffins, islands, and Reykjavik’s coastline in five languages.

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