Puffin Watching Yacht Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík – Small Group Experience
By Sea Trips ReykjavíkTop rated
On this exciting 1 hour tour around Faxaflói Bay and the islands of Engey, Lundey and Viðey, you’ll have a chance to get up close to colonies of endearing puffins and many other migrating bird species, as well as enjoying the extraordinary backdrop of the majestic Mount Esja and the city’s…
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- June to August
- Getting there
- Boat
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Book by
- 15 minutes before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before
from
7.490 ISK
per adults
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Tue 1 Jun · 09:00
- Tue 1 Jun · 10:00
- Tue 1 Jun · 11:30
- Tue 1 Jun · 13:00
Runs: June to August
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
Why it's on Icebreaker
Sea Trips Reykjavík
Sea Trips Reykjavík runs small-group yacht cruises from the Old Harbour, with check-in at Old Harbour House half an hour before sailing. The main event is whale watching aboard the Amelia Rose, up to three hours in Faxaflói looking for minkes, humpbacks, dolphins and porpoises. On the Grapevine's Faxaflói outing it took about an hour to reach the whales, after which a guide called positions by the clock and everyone raced from rail to rail. Nothing is guaranteed, but a whale-free trip earns a free return. Also on offer: a one-hour summer puffin run past Engey, Lundey and Viðey, a northern lights cruise away from the city glow, and an early evening sail with a three-course dinner at Kopar. It is cold out there even in summer.
From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Prices
| Adults16 - 100 years | 7.490 ISK |
|---|---|
| Children0 - 6 years | 0 ISK |
| Teenagers7 - 15 years | 3.745 ISK |
Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
On this exciting 1 hour tour around Faxaflói Bay and the islands of Engey, Lundey and Viðey, you’ll have a chance to get up close to colonies of endearing puffins and many other migrating bird species, as well as enjoying the extraordinary backdrop of the majestic Mount Esja and the city’s colourful skyline.
Depending on the time of your visit, the mountains may be capped with ice and snow, or coloured bright purple, covered with a carpet of summer lupins. At any time of the year, Reykjavík is always a stunning city to see from the water. During the summer months, our voyages will pass close to the famous puffin colonies of Faxaflói Bay.
If that is not enough, on this tour, you don’t have to worry about overcrowding or not getting the right spot to see the whales. You will be sailing on Faxaflói bay in a small group which will make your experience personal, meaningful and memorable!
What's included
- 1 hour puffin watching Cruise
- Professional guides
- Panoramic views
- Restroom on board
- Pickup is available for an extra charge
What to bring
We recommend all guests dress warmly in layers and good footwear it is always colder on the water and don´t forget your camera!
Good to know
Please check in at the Old Harbour House at Aegisgardur 2, 101 Reykjavík at the harbor 30 minutes before departure.
If you added a pick-up service to your tour the car will be there 45 minutes before departure.
- We may have to cancel or reschedule the tour due to unfavorable weather conditions or if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
- The tour takes place in wild nature, sightings cannot be predicted or guaranteed. If there are no sightings on the tour, we do not offer refunds but instead, we offer our passengers a free return to join our tour depending on availability, valid for up to three years.
- Please note: Depending on the group size, we operate the tour on either Axel Rose yacht for smaller groups, or Harpa yacht for larger ones.
Where it starts
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Puffin Watching Yacht Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík?
- About 1 hour.
- How much does Puffin Watching Yacht Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík cost?
- From 7.490 ISK. Adults (16 - 100 years): 7.490 ISK. Children (0 - 6 years): 0 ISK. Teenagers (7 - 15 years): 3.745 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Please check-in 30 minutes before departure, Ægisgarður 2, Reykjavík. Most people drive there themselves.
- When does it run?
- June to August, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it easy.
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