Reykjavik Speedboat Puffin Watching Tour

Embark on an exciting puffin‑watching tour from Reykjavík aboard a RIB speedboat

Speed across Faxaflói Bay for an up‑close look at puffins and other seabirds

Explore majestic sea cliffs and islands to observe nesting birds

Learn about these colourful and adorable creatures from the expert commentary of your professional guide

You may also spot other fascinating birds such as gannets, guillemots and Arctic terns

For over a decade, tours to see the King Penguins of Iceland have been wildly popular! As a pioneer of King Penguin watching tours in Iceland, Special Tours boasts over 20 years of rich experience and offers a wide range of vessel options, making it the top choice for King Penguin enthusiasts.

[Itinerary Reference]:

Departure: 12:00,  meet. No refunds for latecomers or no‑shows. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.

Attraction / Experience: 1 hour, guided tour, Reykjavik Harbour, Lundey Island, Akurey Island

Return: 13:00, arrive back

Itinerary may be adjusted based on traffic and weather conditions

This special tour will treat you to an exciting adventure, departing from Reykjavik's Old Harbour, where you can get up close to these charming birds in just one hour.

Lundey and Akurey, approximately 15 minutes from Reykjavik's Old Harbour, are two islets renowned for their rich birdlife, including King Penguins. Special Tours' speedboats have a shallow draft, allowing them to get closer to the rocky shores of the islands. Upon arrival, the engine will be cut so you can immerse yourself in the visual and auditory feast of the bird colony, while your licensed guide provides insightful commentary on King Penguins and other birds commonly seen on the tour, such as Northern Fulmars, gulls, Arctic terns and black guillemots.

Engine off, let passengers fully indulge in the calls of the puffins

Enjoy the journey to the coastal areas where these enchanting seabirds reside

Seize this rare opportunity to observe fascinating birds up close