---
title: Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 55
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.54
reviews: 842
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 21 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/puffin-cruise-with-expert-tour-guide-from-reykjavik/
---

# Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #21 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

See puffins up close on the puffin express tour from Reykjavik. The specially designed boat takes you close to the rocky shore of Akurey island to see the lovely seabirds in their natural environment. Learn about the puffins and other seabirds in the area from your knowledgeable onboard guide.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please make your way to the Special…
- 7 start times: between 08:00 and 17:00
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €55 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 842 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Special Tours Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00, 09:30, 10:45, 12:30, 14:15, 15:30, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.54 from 842 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 740 of 842.

- 5 stars: 619 (74%)
- 4 stars: 121 (14%)
- 3 stars: 62 (7%)
- 2 stars: 14 (2%)
- 1 star: 26 (3%)

## What's included

- Binoculars on board
- Expert guide

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional cost - please contact supplier directly).

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 09:30, 10:45, 12:30, 14:15, 15:30, 17:00
- 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

Please make your way to the Special Tours ticket office. There you will check in and meet your guide, who will take everyone to the boat just before the departure time. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the departure.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pick up: Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply)

## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 21** | €55 | 1h | 4.54 (842) | 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 #21 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.

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