Wildlife Whale Watching and Puffin Tour in Reykjavik
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Delight in the wonders of Iceland's wildlife as we set sail into Faxaflói bay, seeking out Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour porpoises, and even the elusive Killer whales. Revel in the panoramic vistas of Reykjavik's majestic mountains and picturesque islands while being surrounded by an array of captivating bird species.
Your specially crafted vessel, Skúlaskeið (“Old Skúli“), offers an intimate experience perfect for observing puffins up close as we navigate the shallow waters near their nesting grounds.
Please note that this combo booking includes two different and separate tours with two departures.
Puffin Tour: conducted on a smaller boat, approximately 1 hour in duration.
Whale Watching: conducted on a larger vessel, approximately 3 to 3.5 hours in duration.
When booking, you are choosing the whale watching departure time.
Here are the available combos:
Whale Watching 09:00 departure & Puffin 12:30 departure
Whale Watching 13:00 departure & Puffin 17:00 departure
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Old Harbour
Your adventure begins at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, where you’ll board one of our comfortable whale watching boats. As you set sail into Faxaflói Bay, take in panoramic views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains while the crew shares insights about Iceland’s marine wildlife and natural environment.
Faxafloi Bay
Your adventure begins at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, where you’ll board one of our comfortable whale watching boats. As you set sail into Faxaflói Bay, take in panoramic views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains while the crew shares insights about Iceland’s marine wildlife and natural environment.
Options
Wildlife Whale Watching and Puffin Tour in Reykjavik
What‘s Included
Puffin tour: Specially designed boat to get as close to the islands as possible
Free WiFi on board
Free ticket to join again in case of no sightings
Puffin tour: Binoculars are provided on board
Experienced and professional guides
Complimentary seasickness tablets available
Pick up service is not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience...
Federico B,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible experience...thanks to the captain's vast knowledge of the sea and the splendid explanations from the guide. We admired so many dolphins playing with the whales...an unforgettable day
A majestic experience
Kim t,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend. If you want to experience the local wildlife, the puffins are adorable and seeing whales is so majectic, just a magical day out on the ocean. Also, your ticket gets you a discount at many places around the old harbour so eating or more sightseeing.
A Whale of a Time 🐳🐋🐳
ALEXANDER S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Two tours, great guides, awesome Icelandic Ocean Adventure. Kids were super excited to see whales in the open water, and they weren't disappointed. Saw one whale about 15 meters away as she emerged for air before diving with a splashy tail. Second tour with Joe was equally awesome with an up close and personal visit to a community of Puffins. Kids loved the binoculars and thought they were super cute. Both tours were informative, educational,guide were fantastic. Also got cheeky discount on whales of Iceland museum admission with our tour ticket and another discount at the cafe! Thank you all, we had a whale of a time 🐳🐋🐳
Must do activity. ...
Minoti B,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Must do activity. Guides are well versed in the surrounding and have helpful information. Patrick does a great puffin behaviour show.
Mixed Day
Amy R,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Bummer that the weather didn’t cooperate and the whales didn’t either. But the info Patrick shared along the way was interesting and funny. The Puffin tour was a success, got to see lots of the birds. Tour operator has binoculars for participants to use if the chose to do so. I wished they had a speaker for those of us sitting outside. Could not hear the guide or captain well enough.
Staff was SO friendly and knowledgeable.
NorthStar30229872228,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whale watching boat was bigger, and it certainly rolls around in the sea when we are in a float pattern watching the whales, so consider that when you are joining. Smaller rib boats would be less that way. They do have dramamine tablets and ginger candy for free if you need them. Main thing...stay outside and look at land when traveling, and you should be fine. If you have young children, put a lofe jacket on them and please don't let them wander around alone. 🤦♀️ Puffin watching boat is much smaller and once again staff is fun! Great time!
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