Reykjavík Whales & Puffins Combo
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Description
This flexible summer combination separates the wildlife experiences so each receives the right boat and pace. The larger vessel travels farther into Faxaflói Bay, while the smaller puffin boat can approach the rocky shores of Akurey, Engey or Lundey.
Between departures, enjoy about two hours at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour for lunch, waterfront walks or an easy city break. The sequence varies with the time selected in the booking calendar.
Whales, dolphins, porpoises, puffins, guillemots, eider ducks and arctic terns may all feature, giving this full combination exceptional variety for wildlife lovers and families.
Itinerary
Old Harbour check-in
Two wildlife experiences from one waterfront
Check in at the ticket office on Ægisgarður and confirm the order of your two departures. The selected booking time determines whether whales or puffins come first. There is time to enjoy the atmosphere, listen to the guide and capture the changing light before the experience continues.
Faxaflói Bay
Three-hour whale watching cruise
Travel into the broad bay as the crew searches for minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises and seabirds against Reykjavik’s skyline and distant mountains. There is time to enjoy the atmosphere, listen to the guide and capture the changing light before the experience continues.
Reykjavík waterfront
Free time between sailings
Return to the Old Harbour with roughly two hours to choose a café, enjoy lunch, stroll beside the boats or explore a nearby part of central Reykjavik. There is time to enjoy the atmosphere, listen to the guide and capture the changing light before the experience continues.
Puffin island approach
One-hour small-boat bird tour
Navigate towards Akurey, Engey or Lundey according to tides and conditions, approaching rocky nesting areas where puffins and other seabirds gather through the summer. There is time to enjoy the atmosphere, listen to the guide and capture the changing light before the experience continues.
Old Harbour return
A complete Reykjavík wildlife day
Finish back at the harbour after seeing the bay at two different scales, from open whale habitat to the intimate birdlife of the offshore islands. There is time to enjoy the atmosphere, listen to the guide and capture the changing light before the experience continues.
What is included
- Three-hour guided whale watching cruise
- One-hour guided puffin boat tour
- Warm overalls
- English-language wildlife guidance
- Wi-Fi and WC facilities according to the vessel
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof and windproof outerwear
- Flat, non-slip footwear
- Camera or phone
- Hat and gloves outside the warmest summer days
Good to know
Meeting point: Ticket office, Ægisgarður 5c, 101 Reykjavík. Arrive before the first check-in time on your voucher.
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- The combination consists of two separate sailings with free time between them.
- Puffins are seasonal and wildlife sightings vary naturally.
- Follow the exact sequence and departure times selected in the live booking calendar.
Highlights
- Whales and dolphins in Faxaflói Bay
- Puffin nesting islands near Reykjavík
- Two purpose-suited boats
- Free time at the Old Harbour
- A richly varied summer wildlife day
Reykjavík Whales & Puffins Combo – Frequently Asked Questions
The waters around Faxaflói Bay can host several whale and dolphin species as well as seabirds. Every departure is different, which makes each sighting feel genuinely special.