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Highlights

  • Experience two consecutive adventures from Reykjavik: start a stable large-boat whale watching tour followed by an Old Skuli cruise for intimate puffin encounters, all within one day.
  • Both tours are led by knowledgeable guides who provide you with warm overalls and binoculars specifically designed for observing puffins. Additionally, enjoy indoor seating and standard safety gear during the journey.
  • Observe North Atlantic whales from a bay view before heading to islets teeming with nesting puffins. The tour offers a 100% guarantee of puffin sightings, along with complimentary retries if whale sightings are elusive.

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Welcome to Reykjavik's Whales & Puffins Express Cruise Combo Tour—a perfect blend of two thrilling adventures in a single day! This tour pairs a stable viewing ship for whale watching with the nimble Old Skuli boat designed for close encounters with puffins. Both trips are led by knowledgeable guides who ensure you're well-prepared, providing warm overalls and binoculars specifically for the puffin segment.

Begin your journey along Reykjavik's bay where North Atlantic whales frequently grace the waters. If they decide to hide, don't worry—there’s a free retry option! After whale watching, head out to islets teeming with nesting puffins. With a 100% guarantee of seeing these charming birds, you’re sure not to leave disappointed.

On both tours, comfort and safety are top priorities. Enjoy warm indoor seating on each boat while your guide shares insights about the wildlife around you. The tour includes everything from binoculars for an up-close puffin experience to standard safety gear ensuring a secure adventure at sea.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Large-boat whale watching cruise and small-boat puffin tour on Old Skuli
  • Guide provided for both tours
  • Warm seating inside the boat
  • Provided warm overalls
  • Binoculars available during the puffin tour
  • 100% sightings guarantee for the puffin tour
  • Food
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are not included.
  • Hot drinks and refreshments may be purchased separately.

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

  • Keep your voucher handy in either digital or printed format for a smooth check-in process.
  • Dress warmly and wear weather-resistant layers to stay comfortable on the water where it can feel cooler.
  • Select clothing that fits comfortably under the insulated overalls provided during the tour.
  • Remember, touching or feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited for everyone's safety.

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

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Keep your voucher ready in the required digital or printed format for check-in before departure. Dress in warm, weather-resistant layers, as temperatures can feel significantly cooler on the water. Choose comfortable clothing that can be worn beneath the insulated overalls provided for the tour.

For the safety of both guests and animals, touching or feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited during the excursion.

Whale watching conditions in Iceland are generally most favorable between April and September. Sightings may be less frequent during periods outside the peak whale-watching season. The puffin-watching experience comes with a guaranteed puffin sighting policy.

Yes, knowledgeable guides are provided for both the whale watching and puffin tours.

Food is not included in your package. You can purchase hot drinks and refreshments during the trip.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of the tour's offerings.

No, you cannot skip mandatory security checks. Skip-the-line does not apply to these essential procedures.

Dress in warm, weather-resistant layers and comfortable clothing that can be worn beneath insulated overalls provided on tour. Remember to bring your voucher ready in digital or printed format.

For safety reasons, touching or feeding any wildlife is strictly prohibited during both the whale watching and puffin encounters.

While you will have a chance to watch North Atlantic whales along the bay, there's a 100% guarantee of sighting puffins with a free retry if they are not seen initially.

Ensure your voucher is ready in digital or printed format. Dress warmly and comfortably as you will be provided with warm overalls, indoor seating, and binoculars during the puffin tour.

There are no specific bag rules mentioned in the activity data. It's best to pack light and comfortably for your day out at sea.

Your package includes a large-boat whale watching cruise, a small-boat puffin tour on Old Skuli, guide services on both tours, warm seating indoors, overalls, and binoculars specifically for the puffin tour.

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