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Whales and Puffins

  • 4 hours
  • Two separate wildlife cruises
  • Reykjavík · Geirsgata 11
  • Tickets from age 0
  • Operated by Special Tours

Overview

A four-hour Reykjavík wildlife package combining a guided whale-watching cruise with a separate one-hour puffin-island boat trip.

Combine a Reykjavík whale-watching cruise with a separate one-hour puffin trip to the near-shore bird islands. Both components depart from the Old Harbour and can be scheduled around the operator’s availability.

Departure, route and access may change with weather, natural conditions and the captain or guide’s safety decisions. Check availability for your travel date when booking.

Itinerary

The shape of your day

3 stops

The itinerary may change when weather, sea conditions or safety considerations require it.

  1. Whale-watching cruise

    Join the guided search for whales and dolphins in Faxaflói Bay, with warm overalls and indoor facilities.

  2. Return to the Old Harbour

    Check the confirmed interval between components and meet the crew for the puffin departure.

  3. One-hour puffin tour

    Travel to Lundey or Akurey with a guide and use the supplied binoculars to observe the seasonal colony.

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Tour areaReykjavík

What's included

Included

  • Guided whale-watching cruise
  • Warm overalls, Wi-Fi, café and restroom on the whale vessel
  • One-hour guided puffin cruise
  • Use of binoculars

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Pickup unless confirmed when booking

Know before you go

  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Meeting point: Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík.
  • Optional pickup may be available. Confirm availability and any charge when booking; otherwise meet at the stated location.
  • Suitable for children using the correct ticket category. Children must remain with a responsible adult.
  • Activity level: Very easy.
  • Wear warm layers, weatherproof outerwear and sturdy footwear suited to conditions on the water.
  • Whales, dolphins and puffins are wild and seasonal. Routes, sightings and the order of the two cruises cannot be guaranteed.
  • Cancellation is free until 24 hours before departure; cancellation within 24 hours receives no refund.

Frequently asked

How long is the experience?

Duration: 4 hours. Weather, wildlife and transfer conditions can affect the finish time.

Where do I meet the operator?

Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

Is pickup included?

Optional pickup may be available. Confirm availability and any charge when booking; otherwise meet at the stated location.

Who can join?

Suitable for children using the correct ticket category. Children must remain with a responsible adult. Activity level: Very easy. All listed safety restrictions apply.

Are wildlife or Northern Lights guaranteed?

Whales, dolphins and puffins are wild and seasonal. Routes, sightings and the order of the two cruises cannot be guaranteed.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation is free until 24 hours before departure; cancellation within 24 hours receives no refund.

Special Tours

Special Tours operates sea adventures from Reykjavik city centre with over 20 years of experience. Whale Watching tours are operated year round, with additional tours consisting of Northern Lights by Boat, Puffin Watching, Sea Angling, RIB Express Whale Watching and a New Years Fireworks Cruise. Special Tours Wildlife Adventures is known among passengers and partners for its ambitious & hard working team, aiming for great adventures for every tour and for every client...

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