Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise
1.Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise
Cruise from Reykjavik’s Skarfabakki Harbour to Akurey Island, where puffins gather on the cliffs, water, and around their burrows. Your guide explains local birds and plants, loaner binoculars help with distant views, and the small boat can approach the rocky shoreline. Guides may include Joel, Patricia, Oscar, or Rebekah.
“I'm sorry to say but this excursion was very underwhelming. It was a big group of folks (31). We went near the island but couldn't really see the puffins and binoculars were not offered. Also, we weren't required to put on lifejackets which is poor water safety. A few facts about Puffins were offered, but I would have liked way more information to keep us engaged. I would definitely NOT recommend this excursion. It was pricey as well and not worth it in my opinion. However, I did do several other tours that I booked through Viator that were awesome - South Coast tour and Golden Circle for example -…”