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The **Puffin Express by RIB Speedboat** is the perfect option for an exciting, fast tour that presents the opportunity to get really close to the birds! The adventure starts at the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and they only take one hour.

Lundey and Akurey are two small islands located in the Reykjavík bay area, only 15 minutes away from Reykjavík‘s Old harbour, from where we depart. The islands are covered with small hills and slopes and both are well known for their colorful birdlife. The island‘s shores are rocky but our RIB speedboats are perfect to get as close to the islands as possible due to its shallow draft.

When we arrive to the islands we turn off the engine so our passengers can observe the birds and the beautiful surroundings. Our licensed guide shares lots of information about the puffins and other birds of interest that are often seen on the puffin watching tours. Other birds spotted include northern fulmars, gulls, arctic terns, and black guillemots.

Our puffin express by SPEEDBOAT are fun and educational, and they only take one hour, which is convenient for Iceland‘s tourists’ precious time.

Puffin Express by RIB Speedboat

From Reykjavik, set sail in search of the stunning Aurora Borealis! It just takes us 10-15 minutes to cruise into the dull, away from the light contamination from the city, to an ideal area for review the mysterious Aurora Borealis and brilliant sky. Take in the tranquility of Faxaflói Bay.

During the tour, a knowledgeable guide will talk to you about the scientific facts about this natural phenomenon, share myths and stories from different cultures, and answer any questions you might have. It is never ensured that the lights will show on the evening - nonetheless, in the event that you don't see them you get a free pass to attempt once more.

There are cozy indoor seating areas, an onboard bar, and ample space for everyone to enjoy the night sky on our viewing decks outside of our boats. To keep warm and cozy on chilly winter nights, we will offer complimentary use of warm overalls to all passengers.

The last resort is the Auroras at **Whales of Iceland**!

Unfortunately, Iceland's weather can be unpredictable, so in the event of a cancellation, we have a backup plan ready for you! We have a guarantee adventure, Auroras at Whales of Iceland, that we have prepared in the event that the conditions for seeing the Northern Lights are not ideal.

Auroras at Whales of Iceland is a Northern Lights-themed excursion to the breathtaking Whales of Iceland Exhibition, which is conveniently located close to the Old Reykjavik Harbour. Everyone will be greeted by our guide as they enter the wonderful world of giant whales, where they can view full-sized models and try out some fun and interactive technology!

The visit also includes our brand-new 25-minute guided tour of the 23 life-size models of all Icelandic whale species. Aurora Borealis narrative. The documentary is shown on an 8-meter-wide screen beneath a life-size fin whale model and includes beautiful footage, information about the Northern Lights, myths, and legends. You can ask your guide any questions you want after the movie, and the bar will give you a free drink of your choice.

Now comes the best part: every passenger will get a free ticket to try our northern lights boat tour on the next date that is available! part of the price!) At the point when you show up for Auroras at Whales of Iceland, kindly let the Exceptional Visits gathering group know the date you might want to reschedule your boat visit.

Northern lights boat tour with a backup plan

It is an amazing experience to see the Northern Lights from the water; You won't soon forget sailing away from the coast of Reykjavk and seeing the northern lights of the city and the northern lights of the North Atlantic.

Our master guide will assist you with looking for the lights while filling you in regarding the science, legends and fantasies that encompass this astonishing normal peculiarity. You are welcome to wait inside our cafeteria and enjoy a warm beverage or our own Northern Lights video because there is a speaker system there. The guide will let everyone know to go outside and look up when they hear the lights on the speaker system.

On every tour, our helpful staff takes pictures that you can download for free in the following days. They are additionally glad to help with camera settings to allow you the best opportunity of catching the auroras.

Northern lights boat tour

During your time in Iceland, take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go whale watching under the midnight sun! Dolphins, minke whales, humpback whales, and other species may be spotted. You will receive a ticket to try again for free if your tour yields no results.

  
Iceland has nearly 24 hours of daylight in the summer, so tours can run under the stunning midnight sun. Seeing whales at night when the North Atlantic waters are illuminated by the evening sun's rays makes the experience even more memorable.

  
Because this tour lasts between two and two and a half and a half hours, you return to the harbor just before midnight, giving you plenty of time to look for whales with one of our knowledgeable guides. The four most normal species that are seen in Faxaflói Sound are humpback whales, white-hooked dolphins, harbor porpoises and minke whales.

The boat Rósin includes warm overalls for each traveler, indoor and outside survey decks, 2 bathrooms and a café ready.

Whale watching at midnight

This combination tour is offered by Special Tours and Whales of Iceland. It lets you see these beautiful animals in the wild and then see full-scale models of them to see how big they really are. You can start by going whale watching or by going to the museum about Iceland's whales.

Kindly note: You just have to choose a takeoff time for the whale watching visit, and not for the Whale museum. The ticket for the museum is an open ticket, meaning you can basically pick when you need to go. It is not necessary for this to occur on the same day as your tour to see whales. This tour is open to applicants from both Whale Watching Classic and Whale Watching Express.

Whale watching and Whales of Iceland museum pass

Private RIB SpeedBoat Tour 

Sea fishing can be enjoyed by people of all ages. We depart from the Old Harbor of Reykjavik and travel to the fishing areas of Faxaflói Bay, where our knowledgeable crew typically spots fish immediately!

  
Don't worry if you've never tried sea angling before; it's very simple! 

Our tour is fit both to experienced anglers and to those who buy their fish at the supermarket.

You'll get to spend a lot of time with your captain and crew on our sea angling tours, and they'll always be happy to answer any questions you might have. Our sea angling tour takes roughly 2.5 - 3 hours and begins at the Reykjavik Old Harbor!

Your catch is grilled on board, and we serve it with potatoes and a cold garlic sauce!

Sea Angling

When it comes to whale watching, Special Tours offers you an unforgettable experience: Express for Whale Watching! The Express visit sails on either Lilja, one of our freshest augmentations to the Unique Visits armada, or Rósin, a boat specially worked for whale watching in Iceland.

The Old Harbour in Reykjavik is where the whale watching tours begin. From that point it requires just 15-20 minutes to get to the whale watching region. The Express gives you the same amount of time for bay whale watching while taking you to the whale watching area in less time. The tour only lasts two to five hours.

The most widely recognized whales spotted incorporate Minke Whales, White-Curved Dolphins, Harbor Porpoises and, surprisingly, the magnificent Humpback Whales. Different species are at times spotted, for example, balance whales and orcas.

Whale watching express

For more than a decade, Special Tours' Puffin Express Puffin Watching tours have been very popular!

We are the leading authority in the field thanks to our expertise, more than 20 years of experience, and our custom-built boat, "Old Skuli." The Puffin Express experience begins at the Old Harbor of Reykjavík and they just require 60 minutes. It is a cheap and beguiling choice for everybody.

Lundey and Akurey are two small islands in the Reykjavk bay area. They are just 15 minutes from the Old harbor in Reykjavk, from which we depart. Both islands are well-known for their colorful birdlife and are surrounded by small hills and slopes. The island's shores are rough however Old Skuli is particularly intended to accept us as near the islands as conceivable because of its shallow draft. At the point when we show up to the islands we switch off the motor so our travelers can notice the birds and the lovely environmental factors. Our authorized aide tells about the Puffins and different birds of interest that are in many cases seen on the Puffin watching visits.

Arctic Terns, Gulls, Northern Fulmars, and Black Guillemots are some of the other birds that were observed.

Our Puffin Watching Tours are very cozy and comfortable, and they only last one hour, which saves the precious time of Icelandic tourists.

Puffin watching

Special Tours operates two types of whale watching from the Old Harbour in Reykjavik, **Whale Watching Classic** and **Whale Watching Express.**

The **Whale Watching Classic (3-3.5 hours)** is normally operated on our largest boat, Andrea.

The Andrea gives extra comfort, with great inside and outside viewing areas. She is very family friendly with an educational and interactive focus with whale bones, baleen plates, teeth and a microscope on board to look at sea specimens. The Classic tours are guided in English year-round, with German guidance available May 1st - September 30th.

The **Whale Watching Express (2-2.5 hours)**

Whale watching

See Iceland's gentle giants from our spectacular and fast Rib boats which are brand new and equipped with 12 suspension seats to enhance your comfort, security and level of enjoyment.

RIB boats are fast and offer a quick reaction so you're able to get close to the whales quickly which leads to a very special experience.

The tour starts at Reykjavík Harbour and you sail up close to the famous Harpa - Concert Hall and the Sun Voyager. Next, you proceed to Faxaflói Bay for the search of the whales, where you will experience the amazing wildlife with many species of whales, dolphins and even seals to be found in these waters. Many of the 23 species of whales that are found around Iceland can be found in the bay.

In addition, the area is home to millions of sea birds of various species, including the beautiful puffin. The puffin comes to lay their egg in many of the islands in the Faxaflói Bay and on this trip you will get close to some of the islands, one of these islands is named Lundey which means Puffin Island.

The guide to client ratio (12 per guide) creates the special feeling of a small group experience. As well as answering your questions our guides will provide you with various information on the whales and other wildlife during the trip.

To make the 1 1/2+ hour trip as comfortable as possible, you will get a warm waterproof overall (dry suit), life jacket and googles.

When going out to search for the gentle giants we are highly optimistic, but unfortunately, it's harder to spot the whales at sea than in the oceanarium and the weather here in Iceland can be unpredictable.

Hop on board on this amazing nature experience, the fastest way to see whales, puffins and the city. Check availability by choosing a date.

RIB Speedboat Whale Watching in Reykjavík

As the clock strikes midnight, enjoy a glass of Champagne and the best view of the famous fireworks. Special Tours will take you to the amazing spectacle cruise of Reykjavik and the world-famous fireworks display of Reykjavik from the Old Harbour in the City Center. 

Our extravagance solace vessel leaves the harbor at 11 pm and will be back in the harbor about thirty minutes after 12 PM. You can see all of the fireworks over Reykjavik if you look at it from the sea. As the clock strikes midnight, you will be given a complimentary glass of Champagne, and when it reaches twelve, you will toast the new year. 

You can looked over a spot in our comfortable indoor cantina or remain on our outside deck. Then, partake in the perspectives over the sparkling lights of Iceland's capital as your boat travels out into Faxaflói Cove. You will be dropped off in the center of the city after the tour so that you can continue to enjoy the nightlife in Reykjavik.