Reykjavík Whales & Puffins

Please make sure to arrive at the Elding ticket office at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík at least 15 min. before your first tour is scheduled to depart. Check-in and receive your boarding tickets for both the puffin and whale watching tours. Meet the crew and receive a brief overview of the day's schedule.

Depending on your selected departure time, you will either start with the Classic Whale Watching (3 hrs.) or the Classic Puffin Watching (1 hr.). Upon booking, you will receive further instructions on the exact departure times for each tour. Classic Whale Watching: Board the larger boat located by our floating 'Visitor Centre' and set sail into Faxaflói Bay. Experience the excitement of spotting minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbor porpoises. Listen to informative commentary from the crew about the marine life and the bay's ecosystem. Take in the stunning views of the Icelandic coastline as you explore the bay. Return to the harbor around 3 hrs. later

Spend two hours in between the tours exploring Reykjavík at your own pace. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the local restaurants or wander around the Old Harbour area, visit nearby attractions, or relax and take in the scenery.

Depending on your selected departure time, you will either start with the Classic Whale Watching (3 hrs.) or the Classic Puffin Watching (1 hr.). Upon booking, you will receive further instructions on the exact departure times for each tour.Classic Puffin Watching: Board the smaller boat on the floating pier for your puffin watching adventure. Sail to one of the three islands (Akurey, Engey, or Lundey) known for their vibrant birdlife. Enjoy up-close views of puffins and other seabirds such as eider ducks, arctic terns, guillemots, and cormorants. Learn interesting facts and stories about the puffins and their habitat from the crew. Return to the harbor around 1 hr. later.

Disembark from the second boat and conclude your sea adventure and feel free to continue exploring Reykjavík on your own. The city offers many attractions, shops, and restaurants to enjoy. If you would like transportation back to your hotel, please visit our ticket office for more information. We hope you had a memorable experience with us and enjoyed your time exploring the incredible wildlife of Reykjavík.