Visit the breathtaking puffin island Mykines during the summer months in the Faroe Islands. This open shuttle boat will take you all the way to the island that combines breathtaking landscapes with thousands of puffins.
You will embark the boat by the harbour in the village Sørvágur on Vágar island. You will then set off from Sørvágur and take a 30 minutes memorable journey by sea. As you get closer to Mykines, you will start to see puffins flying in the air and sitting on the pristine North Atlantic ocean. This is just a warm-up to what you will experience later.
Important to know for 2024 season. The path to the lighthouse on Mykineshólmur is closed in 2024 due to a landslide. You will still see lots of puffins up-close when visiting Mykines.
When you step on Mykines, you will spend 3 hours on the island. Disembarking the boat requires you to move your body from the boat to the the quayside. Just make sure that you are fit for getting off the boat.
In course of your hours on Mykines Island, you will have time for both a hike and to spot as many puffins that you will ever experience in your life. There is even time for a cup of coffee at the local Mykines café. Here you can get refreshments and a light meal before heading back to Vágar island.
This shuttle boat departs at 09:30 in the morning from the Sørvágur marina. Your certified captain will make sure that you get a safe and enjoyable boat ride.
The boat ride is done in a boat seating 12 people. You will sit comfortable when cruising between Vágar Island and Mykines Island. This tour will secure you a boat ticket to the much talked about island.
Mykines is the most popular summer attraction in the Faroe Islands for good reasons. Once you are there, you will be awe-stricken in a way very few other places on earth allow. This is your chance to experience Mykines with comfort and ease.
Tick Mykines off of your bucket list with this smooth boat tour to the untouched bird island. Check availability by choosing a date.
Activities
Boat Trip
Attractions
Mykines Island
Sørvágsfjørður fjord
Included
- Boat tour from Vágar Island to Mykines Island and back to Vágar Island
- Flotation suit
- Safety jacket
- Cancel your booking and receive a full refund up to 48 hours before start of activity
Not included
- Transport to the harbour in Sørvágur (meeting point)
- Mykines hiking fee
- Tour guide
What to bring
- Hiking boots
- Warm clothing
- Packed lunch
Additional Information
Morning shuttle schedule
Departure from Vagar island: 09:30
Arrival Mykines: 10:00
Departure Mykines: 13:30
Arrival Vágar island: 14:00
A ticket to the outfield in Mykines can be bought when arriving in Mykines.
This tour needs at least 5 people booked on the tour in order for it to be done. Feel free to book the tour. In case of cancellation due to too few bookings, you will be notified 1 hour prior to tour departure.
There are only puffins on Mykines from May to August. Do not expect to see puffins in September.
Guide to Faroe Islands offers friendly cancellation policies.
All cancellations must be made by e-mail. Guide to Faroe Islands is making every effort to ensure the best protection for the client in case of cancellations.
Day tours
These terms apply to day tours and activities booked on Guide to Faroe Islands when cancelled by traveller:
- a) For cancellations more than 48 hours before the start of the activity, you will receive a full refund.
- b) For cancellations 48 hours or less before the start of the activity or in case of no-show, no refund.
Multi-day tours
If you need to adjust your travel plans to the Faroe Islands, please kindly email us and we will try our best to present you with an alternative plan. These terms apply to multi-day tours and vacation packages.
- More than 7 days prior to arrival/tour date – 100% refund
- 3-7 days prior to arrival/tour date – 50% refund
- Less than 48 hours prior to arrival/tour date – no refund
Car Rental
Let Guide to Faroe Islands know one week in advance at latest if you need to cancel your car rental and you will receive a full refund..
- More than 7 days prior to pickup – 100% refund
- 3-7 days prior to pickup – 50% refund
- Less than 48 hours prior to pickup – no refund
61 reviews for Mykines Shuttle Boat
101 USD
Cassandra Tan –
The boat ride was an experience in itself. It is like a fast speedboat and takes about 20-30mins. Yes, its expensive but you will reach the island in between the public ferrys which takes 80 pax. The time difference allowed us to have an unhurried time on the Mykines island which is filled with thousands of puffins.
They provide a waterproof coveralls and life jacket. It provides insulation from the wind and water (splashes from the boat) but your hands, head and feet wont be covered so be adequately prepared. The boat also sailed past dragnarir but it was a quick one so if you want a slow boat ride that lets you take alot of photos, take the other tours!
After reaching the island, you have to pay an entrance fee which is not included in the boat ride. We think the price is steep but worth it considering we got very up close to the puffins and had many nice photos. You cant walk all the way to the lighthouse but can walk to approx 100m before that and the view is still as nice. There was nothing much to do in the village and the cafe didnt seem to be open so bring your own food. Overall, we enjoyed the trip.