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Choose from one of four start times, and then leave the city behind as you glide away from the capital on your 1-hour puffin sightseeing cruise! The rocky little outcrop of Akurey Island is your destination – home to some of Iceland’s most unspoiled scenery as well as a large colony of nesting puffins. The cruise there takes roughly 15 minutes and as you travel, your on board guide will keep you entertained with tales of the island’s fascinating geology and wildlife.

As you near the island, cruise around it, admiring the hills and slopes while keeping an eye out for the colorful bird life that abounds. The shoreline is rocky, but your modern sightseeing boat is specially designed to get as close in as possible, enabling some of the best close-up views of puffins and other native seabirds; Northern Fulmars, Arctic Terns and Black Guillemots are just a few species that have made the island their home.

After circling Akurey Island, the captain of your boat will turn the engine off, allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet of Iceland’s natural treasures. Pose for photos in front of a backdrop of rolling hills and get ready to capture pictures of seabirds nesting or diving into the sea for food. You will return to Reykjavík's Old Harbour, where your transfer back to Reykjavik's Port will be waiting for you.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Reykjavik for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

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Included

Binoculars to use on board
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee - round trip transfers from Skarfabakki Harbour

Not included

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note that complimentary transfers are only applicable for passengers from Skarfabakki Harbour. Miðbakki (the alternative dock) is a very short walk to the departure point for this tour.

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Tourism

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Cultural

60%

Aquatic

35%

Original

15%

Reviews

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James P T

4 | 2019-08-05

This is a short, nice tour to see the puffins on the islands in the bay. A naturalist was on-board, and did an excellent job educating us on puffins and other birds. I would recommend.

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Carol K

5 | 2017-09-15

Really excellent! We had a very calm day so saw lots of puffins, as we learned they need loads of wind to take off!! Our guide on the boat gave an outstanding commentary, both interesting and entertaining. So exciting as it was a lifelong dream of mine to see these little cuties and they did not disappoint. Booking office was easy to find at the harbor and there is a handy toilet in there to use before you set sail.

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Anita L

3 | 2017-09-13

The tour description is very accurate. Binoculars were provided, but the quality was not very good. Suggest you bring your own. It was a very nice day, so we sat in the back of the boat which was a big mistake because the speakers did not work. We did not hear a thing the guide said. We did get to see Puffins which was great. It was excting to see them on the island, in the water and flying around.

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Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise

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