Blast across the North Atlantic in a rigid inflatable, threading through volcanic sea caves and circling the famous Elephant Rock sea arch. The Westman archipelago looks utterly different from the water.
What to expect
Kitted out in a provided dry suit and life jacket, you board a powerful RIB directly from Heimaey harbour. The captain navigates beneath soaring basalt columns, into echoing sea caves, and alongside the island's sculpted rock faces, pausing at Elephant Rock — a natural arch whose profile is uncannily pachyderm. Puffins skim the bow wave, seals lounge on ledges, and the outer uninhabited islands loom dramatically. The whole experience is equal parts wildlife safari and geological theatre.
Good to know
Runs approximately 1–2 hours; confirm exact departure times when booking. Waterproof gear provided but bring a warm base layer — it is cold on the water even in July. Book directly through iceland-highlights.com. The harbour departure makes timing against all-aboard simple.