7 Incredible Boat Tours in the Faroe Islands
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Published: 03/06/2021
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Can I join boat tours when in the outstanding Faroe Islands? Are there tour guides onboard boat tours? When can you sail in the Faroe Islands in a boat? Continue reading to get to know everything about the best boat experiences when travelling in the Faroe Islands.
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Exploring the Faroe Islands in a boat is a great way to get really close to the unbelievable nature. Fortunately, there are some really good boat tours for you to embark on. Standing on a boat deck in the North Atlantic Ocean is such an enchanting way to enjoy the uncomplicated life at sea.
Boat tours mentioned here involve no hiking. All tours have life-vests for smaller children so the tours are suitable for children and can be made by everyone. Whether you are a solo traveller, visiting as a couple, coming with friends or will explore the Faroe Islands with kids, these boat tours are for you to enjoy.
1. Drangarnir Boat Tour
Experiencing the famed Drangarnir Sea Arch from a boat is fantastic. This is as close to the rocky basalt arch as you will ever get. Weather permitting, you will sail through the iconic hole. Book either this boat to Drangarnir with an indoor area or an open Boat tour to Drangarnir and get to the sea arch.
Your captain will make sure that the transfer will be safe and comfortable. Tours are made from the marina in Sørvágur on Vágar Island. You can join a tour to the famous sea arch whenever you like, be it in summer or winter. The weather is more stable in summer, though.
The duration of the tour is typically just more than one hour. As the departure point in Sørvágur is easy to reach when on Vágar Island, this is the perfect add on activity to partake in when on this westerly island in the archipelago.
The famous Múlafossur Waterfall lies close to Drangarnir Sea Arch. It adds to the awesomeness of this boat tour that you will also get close to Múlafossur Waterfall and its water that drops straight into the pristine ocean.
2. Fishing in Vestmanna
This is the perfect tour for the sports-driven enthusiast. From the harbour in Vestmanna on Streymoy Island, you can jump onboard a cosy local vehicle and drift out of the harbour to nearby fishing ground. You will go deep sea angling with mountains in all directions. How epic is that!
- Go deep sea Fishing in Vestmanna
Unparalleled beauty, it is as simple as that. You will catch the most tasty and fresh fish in the North Atlantic Ocean. There is a catch guarantee on tours made from April to October.
3. Set Sail on Boat Tours in the Faroe Islands
Spoil yourself and book a private sailboat tour in the Faroe Islands. Time in the great ocean is time well spent. This experience will get you into the heart of nature. You will experience cliffs and wildlife seen from the incredible sea.
- Book your Private Sailboat Tour in Faroe Islands
On this extraordinary tour, you will set sail from the capital, Tórshavn. The experienced local captain will take you to the untouched and breathtaking Nólsoy Island. Along the route, you will get close to craggy ravines and grottoes. Being on your own in these unspoiled waters is a powerful experience. Tours are made from early spring to late autumn.
4. Mykines Boat Tours
To witness the amazing birdlife on Mykines Island is a must-do summer activity in the Faroe Islands. The Mykines puffins are well-known for their hospitality. There are some 100.000 puffins here and this the main reason why the Mykines boat tour is among the most popular boat tours in the Faroe Islands during the summer season.
- Book the Mykines Shuttle Boat
An excellent chance for you to try a sought-after nature experience. The island is a true pearl of nature. Boat tours to Mykines are made from May to September.
5. Vestmanna Sea Cliffs
Soak the stress away by joining the most popular boat tour in the Faroe Islands. Sailing to the untamed birds north of Vestmanna is an unforgettable experience. These towering cliffs are just waiting for you to be explored.
Thousands of birds make their nest here during the summer months adding to the experience. Expect to see a rich wildlife including guillemots and even puffins. Tours are made from April to October. This is a relatively cost-effective way to experience breathtaking cliffs.
6. Cave Boat Tour to Hestur Island in the Faroe Islands
Go for an adrenaline-raising adventure with a rib boat. Boat tours to Hestur Island departing from Gamlarætt ferry port on Streymoy Island will make sure to impress your senses.
- Book your Cave tour to Hestur Island
You will sail into a 200 metre (656 feet) cave and experience the Faroe Islands in an unlikely and unique way. Klæmintsgjógv is the world’s larges sea cave. This is your chance to sail in Klæmintsgjógv. Explore the impressive cave whenever you visit as this is an all year round boat tour. You will also sail close to the unpopulated Koltur Island too!
7. Sail the Pristine Kaldbaksfjørður Fjord
Join a local captain for a personalised boat tour near Tórshavn. This tour is a great way to explore the endless beauty of the Faroe Islands’ shoreline. The boat moves slowly through the Kaldbaksfjørður Fjord only a short drive from the capital.
This fjord has a peaceful feeling to it. With only few spots bookable daily, the captain will sail you to those amazing nature spots in the fjord and its surrounding area.
- Book a Boat Tour Including Fishing
This comfortable boat is perfect for any outdoor enthusiast looking for magnificent natural landscapes. The captain is well equipped for fishing if that is what you are looking for. Fishing is an option but if you are more into sightseeing at sea, that is what you will do.
Book Boat Tours in Faroe Islands
A boat tour in the Faroe Islands is a unique way to experience the natural wonders of soaring cliffs rising up from the ocean. You will also get close to the rich wildlife wherever you are situated at sea.
Find the widest selection of tours at sea in the Faroe Islands now. You will be swept away by the elements for sure!
Mads Fyllgraf
Mads Fyllgraf is an adventurous explorer, photographer, and videographer. Born in western Jylland in Denmark, the fresh waves hitting the shore and the winds blowing in from the north, has seen him indulge in the Faroe Islands. Mads holds a Bachelor in International Hospitality Management and has years of experiences from the outdoor recreation sector.
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