Exciting 1-Hour Puffin Watching and RIB Speedboat Tour from Reykjavik

Discover the many reasons behind Iceland’s adoration for puffins on this exciting puffin-watching and speedboat tour from Reykjavik. This one-hour adventure takes guests on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) in search of adorable puffins in small islands near Iceland’s capital.

The excitement begins at the Reykjavik harbor, where a friendly local guide meets you and gives you a brief introduction about the tour. You will then ride a custom-made RIB boat that will safely take you to the puffins fast. These RIB boats feature suspension seats for added comfort while sailing.

Moreover, RIB boats are known for their speed, maneuverability, and ability to access hard-to-reach areas, making them an excellent choice for wildlife tours along Iceland's rugged coastline. When it comes to puffin watching, RIB boats provide key advantages, one of which is agility. 

These speedboats can get you close to challenging areas like rocky islands and cliffs where puffins love to nest. In turn, you'll get a closer view of the birds without disturbing their habitat. The smaller size and flexibility of RIB boats allow them to access locations that larger vessels cannot, providing a more intimate and personal experience with the puffins.

Before leaving Reykjavik Old Harbor, your guide will ensure you're all geared up with gloves, goggles, and waterproof overalls. Your destinations for the day are the islands of Lundey and Akurey. Both islands serve as prime nesting grounds for puffins during the summer months, from May to August, when the birds come to breed. Their rocky terrain and rich vegetation provide an ideal environment for puffins to dig their burrows and rear their young.

Once your RIB boat arrives, the guide will turn off its engine so you can begin observing the puffins and the surrounding scenery. Icelandic puffins are known for their colorful beaks and distinctive, comical appearance. These small seabirds belong to the auk family and are often called "clowns of the sea" due to their playful expressions and waddling walk.

Be sure to have your cameras ready as you get closer to the puffins. Since this is a guided tour, you'll also learn about the history of puffins and their significance in Icelandic culture. In addition to the puffins, you'll see gulls, arctic terns, northern fulmars, and black guillemots.

At the end of the tour, you'll speed off back to Reykjavik harbor with your pictures and memories of the puffins and Iceland's captivating scenery.

Don't miss this chance to see Iceland's iconic puffins up close by booking this RIB tour. Check availability now by choosing a date.