Iceland Super Saver: Puffin Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
Get up close to Iceland’s majestic wildlife on this Reykjavik Super Saver that combines a 1-hour puffin cruise and a 2.5- or 3.5-hour whale-watching tour for a discounted price. Choose which days and in what order you wish to take the tours, then wrap up warmly and head for the harbor. Glide around the rocky shores of Akurey island and watch enchanted as puffins nest and dive into the sea for food. Then, on the whale-watching tour, set off through Faxaflói Bay in search of minke whales, humpbacks and more.
The 9:00 departure begins with a 3-3.5 hour whale watching tour followed by the Puffin Express.
The 10:00 departure begins with an express 2-2.5 hour whale watching tour followed by the Puffin Express.
The 12:30 departure begins with the Puffin Express, followed by an express 2-2.5 whale watching tour.
What's Included
- Binoculars on the puffin cruise
- Warm overalls on whale-watching cruise
- NEW - Special Tours App (available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese)
- Free Wi-Fi on whale-watching cruise
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel transfers (available to purchase separately)
Meeting Location
Geirsgata
101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Puffin Express Cruise to Akurey from Reykjavik (1 Hour)
Select your choice of departure time, then after hotel pickup, board a comfortable boat for your cruise to Akurey, an island off the coast of Reykjavik that is known for its puffin population.
On board, snuggle up in one of the provided blankets and listen as your guide shares fascinating facts about the puffins that nest on the island between May and August. As you draw closer, peer through a pair of the boat’s binoculars for a closer look at these seabirds as they dive into the sea for food. You may also spot northern fulmars, gulls, Arctic terns and black guillemots.
After 15 minutes, arrive at the rocky shores of Akurey. Circle around the island for more observation time, then let the peace and quiet wash over you when the captain turns the engines off.
Your tour then concludes with a drop-off back at your hotel.
Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik (2.5 or 3.5 Hours)
Choose from a leisurely 3.5-hour cruise or an express 2.5-hour high-speed boat version, then begin with a hotel pickup. Hop inside a comfortable transfer vehicle and travel to Reykjavik’s Old Harbor, where you’ll board your luxurious, whale-watching boat.
Find yourself a spot on deck and pull on a pair of provided overalls to shield you from the cold, then listen as your guide explains what species of marine life you can expect to see during your cruise.
As your boat breaks away from land, look out for harbor porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales and humpback whales. With 90% whale-spotting success, this Faxaflói Bay cruise provides a fantastic chance to see whales. In the unlikely event that you don’t spot a whale, you will receive a complimentary ticket for another boat ride.
If you feel cold during your cruise, make for the cozy inside viewing area, where you can defrost with hot chocolate, coffee, tea and snacks (own expense). After 2.5 or 3.5 hours, your experience ends with a drop-off back at your hotel.
Please note: You can choose to take the tours on the same day, or across separate days during your Iceland vacation.
Additional Info
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Warm clothes recommended
- Please note: You will need to reconfirm your cruise times with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Iceland Super Saver: Puffin Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik?
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Activity code: C-5477WHAPUF
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Binoculars on the puffin cruise.
- Warm overalls on whale-watching cruise.
- NEW - Special Tours App (available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese).
- Free Wi-Fi on whale-watching cruise.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel transfers (available to purchase separately).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iceland Super Saver: Puffin Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iceland Super Saver: Puffin Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Binoculars on the puffin cruise
- Warm overalls on whale-watching cruise
- NEW - Special Tours App (available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese)
- Free Wi-Fi on whale-watching cruise
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel transfers (available to purchase separately)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Warm clothes recommended
- Please note: You will need to reconfirm your cruise times with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
- Hotel pick up: Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers
- Operated by a business
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