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Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary: Puffin Rescue and Aquarium

Explore the world's pioneering beluga whale refuge!

★ 3.3 · 7 ratingsFlexible visit

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DurationFlexible visit

LocationVestmannaeyjabær

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

Venue hours

Opening times

Venue hours and ticket availability are checked separately.

Sea Life Sanctuary

Today · Sat, Aug 1: 10:00 – 16:00
Sun, Aug 2: 10:00 – 16:00
Mon, Aug 3: 10:00 – 16:00
Tue, Aug 4: 10:00 – 16:00
Wed, Aug 5: 10:00 – 16:00
Thu, Aug 6: 10:00 – 16:00
Fri, Aug 7: 10:00 – 16:00

Local time · Atlantic/Reykjavik

The experience

Explore the world's pioneering beluga whale refuge!

Step into the magical world of the SEA LIFE TRUST Beluga Whale Sanctuary!

Supported by Merlin Entertainments and Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), this sanctuary is a haven for beluga whales, offering them a safe and more natural home.

Join in the vision that encompasses crafting a more natural existence for the belugas they nurture, advancing knowledge through intensive research and enlightening education, and bolstering protection for wild belugas.

There's also a dedicated centre that caters to pufflings (baby puffins) and helps puffins from Vestmannaeyjar in need of a little TLC. The majority of these feathered friends are rescued by the local Puffling Patrol, which collaborates closely with the Sanctuary. Some are even brought in by caring local residents for a health check, treatment and, if they're ready, a triumphant release.

What’s included

Admission to the SEA LIFE TRUST Beluga Whale Sanctuary.
Admission to the Puffin Rescue Centre

Where to go

Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary / Sæheimar Aquarium

2 Ægisgata

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik

Before you book

Important visitor information

Good to know

*How to get there?**

It is a 2 hour drive from Reykjavik, and you need to book travel on the ferry to the island. The ferry terminal is located at Landeyjahöfn, near Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Herjolfur Ferry for people and/or vehicles from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjar. Journey time approx. 35 minutes

Public transport to the ferry's harbors is available, with buses departing from Mjódd in Reykjavík on this [schedule](https://straeto.is/en/route-planner/timetables/landsbyggdin/route-52?url=https://straeto.is/en/route-planner/timetables/landsbyggdin/route-52&data=05%7C01%7CAudrey.Padgett@sealifetrust.com%7C9ad117197beb4dd6a8be08da4580da59%7Ceff87342bf9949a9bfb2655c113e30a4%7C0%7C0%7C637898716962065880%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1yNioemG21aleK6oiVY5SmPmCC8W3qrSz/2hkbOvu5k=&reserved=0). For additional information please call 540-2700 or visit their website [here](http://www.straeto.is/)