RIB Boat Tour: Explore Sea Caves and Puffin Habitats in the Westman Islands
4.9
97 Ratings
Vestmannaeyjabær

An outstanding 60-minute RIB boat adventure in the Westman Islands, comprising exploration of sea caves, secluded beaches, and the breathtaking cliffs used as nesting grounds by puffins and common murres.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Westmann Islands - We will sail for one hour in the Westman Islands area, looking at sea caves, remote beaches and more. Depending on sea and weather conditions, the routes of the tour may vary.
What's Included
  • Life Jacket
  • Rescue Overalls
Location
Ægisgata 2
Ægisgata
We are located at the harbor, where the smaller boats are docked - East of restaurant Tanginn and in front of the Sealife Trust Aquarium.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cara_m
Nov 1, 2023
Awesome boat tour - The views of the islands were stunning. The guide great. The gear provided was warm and comfortable.
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Mapfann
Sep 14, 2023
A MUST DO!!! - Phenomenal tour! What a treat to see the island in this way. Halli was such a gem, he grew up on the island and had a ton of rich history to share. The views of the caves and geology was stunning. We felt completely safe and warm in our hearty safety coveralls. It’s a MUST DO in Westman islands!
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Destination828268
Sep 8, 2023
A perfect day - We were on a Viking tour and they ran out of space, we wanted to visit elephant rock. This turned out to be the highlight of our tour! It so much was fun, Our guide took us to elephant rock and showed us more than expected, We visited a beautiful cave and sang happy birthday to a fellow traveler. The guide related some funny stories and played a song so we could do a video. What a wonderful idea. Thank you sir for making this vacation so perfect. Our greatest gratitude for his excellent tour.
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Melissa_i
Sep 2, 2023
Incredible experience - We had a great time on our boat tour. Both our captain and guide were very kind and knowledgeable and we felt safe and entertained. We learned a lot about the history of the islands and saw some incredible locations. Well worth the trip!
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161augusts
Sep 1, 2023
Memories that will last a lifetime! - What an amazing experience! It was a windy day, but my tour guides were amazing. They made sure I felt comfortable. I was the only one to show up, so I got a private tour 😊 They were so informative, kind, and funny! My favorite part of this tour was the acoustic cave. I highly recommend booking with this company! A memory I will NEVER forget!
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Mary_c
Aug 30, 2023
Moments of Wonder. - Professional crew with excellent preparation and instrucation.. Enjoyed seeing the puffins from a distance, the wonderful colors in the rocks and caves, the rock formations including the famous Elephant rock, resident sheep high on the islands. Excellent information about the area and the effects of the disastrous 1973 volcano eruption.
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Karen_m
Aug 30, 2023
Fun Way to See the Island - The RIB boat tour was a great experience. They provided us with a full body suit that kept us warm. The guide was knowledgeable about the volcano, birds and other wildlife. We saw several seals. Our guide was able to maneuver the boat in and out of several caves.
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Adam
Aug 26, 2023
A brilliant way to see a different part of Heimaey. - We had an excellent trip on the RIB. The guides were knowledgable and took us to some beautiful places. The guides had great insight into the birds and where to see them around the island- the puffins were so cute. You get all the equipment you need and there is a place to lock your bags if you need to. We had a super time exploring the coastline of Heimaey and would definitely do this again if we were on the island
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Andrea_c
Aug 25, 2023
Rib Boat Tour of Ice cave - Would definitely recommend this trip! The ice cave and acoustics playing Whitney Houston’s song “will always love you” was fantastic! Our guides were the best. A highlight for sure. Go to the left when u get off ferry. It’s a little cubicle container that says Rib Tours is where u meet. There’s a picnic table outside of it. That was the only confusing part. We were looking for a building. Don’t miss this tour!
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Yuliya_n
Sep 5, 2023
Not what was advertised, but we still enjoyed it - The description says that the tour is no more than 6 people. Our tour had 7 guests, 2 guides, and we took a different boat than shown in the pictures. The boat seats 4 in front, 2 boat operators, and 6 in the back. Because of this, we sat in the back the entire time, except for the ride back. The boat operator did a good job slowing down at each stop and rotating so that we could see things also, but I think we were disappointed in not getting what was actually advertised since we could have payed less and booked with a larger boat for a similar experience. We saw puffins from a distance, caves, rock formations, and were very warm from the suits that were provided!
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