Djúpivogur Wildlife Tour by Boat

About 2 hoursGroup: Shared boatEasyOpen RIB boatAge 12+Summer (May–Sep)

Mountains reflected in the still fjord at Djúpivogur

This Djúpivogur wildlife tour by boat takes you out from the harbour to see puffins and other seabirds nesting along the cliffs of East Iceland, with a local captain who adjusts the route to the weather and the birds.

Djúpivogur harbourSeabird cliffsCoastal waters off East Iceland

A small boat trip with a local captain who knows the coast
Puffins and seabirds nesting on the cliffs in season
Life jackets and flotation suits provided
A quiet corner of East Iceland few tourists reach
Easy trip in a small group of usually 3 to 6 passengers

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

Djúpivogur harbourMeet your captain at the harbour.

You meet your captain at the harbour in Djúpivogur, a small fishing village in East Iceland. Departures are at 9:00, 9:30, 13:00 or 13:30, and life jackets and flotation suits are provided.

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Out along the coastThe boat follows the shoreline looking for birdlife.

The boat follows the shoreline, with the captain steering towards known nesting cliffs and skerries and adjusting the route for the weather. Puffins and other seabirds are the main sightings in season, with seals along the way and, now and then, whales. Sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Time here · most of the tripWildlife · puffins and seabirds in season, weather and sightings not guaranteed

3Return to harbourBack to Djúpivogur.

About the Djúpivogur wildlife boat tour

Djúpivogur is a small harbour town in East Iceland, and this boat trip is a simple, easy way to see the coastline and its birdlife from the water instead of the road. The captain knows the local waters well and points out seals, puffins and other seabirds along the cliffs and skerries nearby, and now and then whales.

This is a weather-dependent trip. Because it runs in open, small boats, the captain may adjust the route, shorten the trip, or cancel altogether if the sea is too rough, and departure times are confirmed close to the day. Puffins are around during the summer nesting season, so this is best done between May and September.

Dress warmly even in summer. It is colder on open water than on land, and you will be given a flotation suit and life jacket, but a hat and gloves make the ride much more comfortable.

Included

Local boat captain and guide
Life jacket and flotation suit

Not included

Food and drinks
Transport to Djúpivogur

What to bring

Warm layers, hat and gloves even in summer
Waterproof outer layer
Camera

Good to know

Duration is about 2 hours
Runs in the summer season, when puffins and seabirds are present
Weather-dependent: the route or timing can change, and the trip can be cancelled in rough seas
Minimum age 12
Meet at the harbour in Djúpivogur (Búð 2); starts at 9:00, 9:30, 13:00 or 13:30
Small groups, usually 3 to 6 passengers
You travel in an open RIB boat, so dress warmly and windproof

Questions people ask

Will we definitely see puffins?

Puffins nest along this coast in summer, but sightings depend on the season and the weather, so they can't be guaranteed.

What happens if the sea is too rough?

The captain may shorten the route or cancel the trip for safety. Departure times are confirmed close to the day.

Is it cold on the boat?

It can be, even in summer. You'll be given a flotation suit, but bring a hat and gloves too.

Is there a minimum age?

Children from age 12 can join.

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From32,990 ISKPer person