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In a brisk 60-minute outing from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour you can glide around Akurey Island and watch puffins, guillemots and terns up close. This short shore excursion is timed for cruise passengers and offers guided wildlife interpretation and close shoreline viewing.
In a brisk 60-minute outing from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour you can glide around Akurey Island and watch puffins, guillemots and terns up close. This short shore excursion is timed for cruise passengers and offers guided wildlife interpretation and close shoreline viewing.
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Operated by Special Tours Iceland · Reykjavik, Capital Region
The boat slips out of Reykjavík’s Old Harbour with a soft chug and the city’s roofs shrink behind you as wind and salt sharpen the air.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for all fitness levels—board and disembark from a low-boarding vessel and remain on deck for the tour.
No—the tour circles the island by boat and does not include landing; this minimizes disturbance to nesting birds and follows local protection rules.
Puffins are most visible during the breeding season, typically late spring through summer when they nest and feed chicks close to shore.
The operator lists wheelchair accessibility for rolling onboard, but accessibility can depend on port dock configuration—contact the operator ahead of time to confirm specific needs.
This excursion includes a shore excursion guarantee for timely return; in rare cases of missed departure the operator will assist with onward transportation or refund per their policy.
Akurey and neighboring islets have been used historically for grazing and seasonal bird harvesting; modern management emphasizes observation and protection.
Tours are run to minimize disturbance—boats circle at a distance and landing is prohibited. Visitors should follow guidance to reduce noise and avoid disrupting nesting birds.
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