--- title: Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 381 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 9 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/classic-puffin-watching-cruise-from-downtown-reykjav-k/ --- # Classic Puffin Watching Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík In our comparison: #9 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This tour offers a memorable way to experience Iceland's wildlife, just minutes from downtown Reykjavík. Depending on the tides and conditions on the islands our captains will take you to either Engey, Akurey or Lundey, which are well known for their plentiful birdlife. In addition to puffins you have the opportunity to view other birds such as eider ducks, arctic terns, guillemots and cormorants. You may also see seals, adding to the excitement of the tour. Our crew will share interesting facts about puffins against the scenic backdrop of rocky shores, and if the weather is good, we might turn off the engines so you can enjoy the natural sounds! If no puffins make an appearance on the tour, we will offer you to try again another day, free of charge! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us in the ELDING ticket office… - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00 - Food not included: Food & Drinks (bring your own or purchase… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person - Duration: 1h–1h 30m - Rating: 4.72/5 from 381 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Elding Whale Watching - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.72 from 381 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 359 of 381. - 5 stars: 316 (83%) - 4 stars: 43 (11%) - 3 stars: 9 (2%) - 2 stars: 7 (2%) - 1 star: 6 (2%) ## What's included - Excellent Live Guidance in English - Photos taken by crew (if any) - Use of binoculars - Use of raincoats ## Not included - Pickup / Dropoff (available for a fee) - Food & Drinks (bring your own or purchase on board) ## Itinerary 1. **Old Harbour** (pass by, no stop) - Meet us at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík and board one of our smaller boats that will take you to the charming puffins! 2. **We stop by one of three puffin islands (Engey, Akurey or Lundey) outside Reyk...** (1h) - We stop by one of three puffin islands (Engey, Akurey or Lundey) outside Reykjavík to watch the thousands of puffins that travel to Iceland each summer to breed. As the islands are nature reserves we cannot step foot on land, but rather try to sail as close as possible.... 3. **Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre** (pass by, no stop) - Along the cruise you will have the chance to see Reykjavík from a unique angle, among it the beautiful Harpa Concert Hall, the towering Hallgrímskirkja Church and perhaps the Sun Voyager sculpture! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - As the birds are small in size, we recommend bringing a tripod and a good zoom lens for 'close up' photography and/or binoculars (also available to lend on board) - The deck on the boat can be slippery. We recommend wearing good sturdy footwear. For optimal viewing and a more enjoyable cruise this tour is weather dependent. - Please note that our fleet is not completely accessible for low mobility as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets. ## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 21** | €62 | 1h–1h 30m | 4.72 (381) | shared | | [Reykjavik's Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-s-finest-catch-guided-sea-angling-tour-for-all-levels/?format=md) | €150 | 3h | 4.93 (114) | shared | | [1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/1-hour-small-group-sightseeing-boat-tour-in-vestmannaeyjar/?format=md) | €140 | 1h | 4.88 (173) | shared | | [2 hour Round Trip in Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB Boat](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hour-round-trip-in-vestmannaeyjar-on-a-rib-boat/?format=md) | €205 | 2h | 4.96 (91) | shared | Ranked #9 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €870, median €149; typical length 3h. 2 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/whale-watching-reykjavik/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/classic-puffin-watching-cruise-from-downtown-reykjav-k/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md