Puffin Watching Boat Tour

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Duration: 1h
Location: Lundey, Reykjavik, Iceland | Reykjavik, Iceland


Category: Cruises & Water Tours

Highlights:
A look at the natural habitat of adorable Atlantic puffins
Dramatic shorelines of Lundey & Akurey, the Puffin Islands
Chance to spot exotic bird such as guillemots & Arctic terns
Expert guide to share knowledge about the islands & birds
Spacious boat specially designed for viewing bird colonies

Inclusions:
Guided boat tour of the Puffin Islands
Binoculars
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Small, sweet, and adorable, puffins have black and white plumage and bright orange beaks that have earned them the nickname “parrots of the sea.” Step aboard the Old Skuli and sail to Lundey and Akurey Island for an up-close look at this delightful Atlantic seabird in its natural habitat.

Head to the Old Harbor in Reykyavik and step onto the deck of the Old Skuli—this spacious and specially designed wooden boat has been taking visitors on Puffin Express cruises for over 15 years. Set sail toward the nearby islands of Lundey and Akurey, also known as the Puffin Islands. With their coastal cliffs and sloping hillsides, these islands are the perfect surroundings for charming puffins and other exotic birdlife to form their habitat. Sit back and take a break as you cruise along Faxaflói Bay before reaching the coast of Lundey.

The Old Skuli can get you right up next to the shoreline, and with the engine shut off so as not to disturb the birds, you're able to observe almost 50,000 puffins in their natural environment. Take in stunning views of the rugged landscape, watch the penguin-like birds dive in and out of the water, and keep your eyes peeled for other birds like northern fulmars, gulls, Arctic terns, and black guillemots. With an expert guide on board, you can learn all about the behaviors, physiology, and breeding patterns of these charming, tuxedoed little birds.