When your cruise ship comes into port in Reykjavik, you'll be in exactly the right place to head out on a whale-watching and bird-watching tour! Hop off your ship and onto another for a shore excursion on Faxafloi Bay, home to a variety of marine life like minke whales, humpback whales, harbor porpoises and White-beaked dolphins. You will cruise around Puffin Island, where you’ll also see the diverse local birdlife.
Highlights
- Reykjavik whale-watching shore excursion to Puffin Island
- Spot whales and dolphins on Faxafloi Bay
- See local birdlife like puffins and Arctic terns
- Explore the Whale Exhibition Room after the tour
- Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
This Reykjavik shore excursion takes you for a whale-watching cruise on Faxafloi Bay, where you’ll keep your eyes open for marine life like minke whales, humpback whales, harbor porpoises and White-beaked dolphins. The bay is also home to Puffin Island (known as “Lundey”), a haven for the local birdlife, which includes puffins, Arctic terns, gannets and gulls.
After the whale-watching tour and before you return to your ship, you can explore the Whale Exhibition Room, situated in an old capelin fishing vessel, Fífill, which was transformed into an exhibition and information center on whales and seabirds.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Reykjavik port 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.
Schedule Details
Whale Safari and Puffin Island Cruise
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- 8:30am
- 12:30pm
2.5 - 3 hours
Return details:Concludes in central Reykjavik
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Additional Information
- Professional guide
- All equipment
- Entrance into Whale Exhibition Room
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Port pickup
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- Port drop-off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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