Step aboard a quality boat and go on an unforgettable adventure to Vestmanna Sea Cliffs. On this classic Faroe Islands experience you will have the opportunity to see some of the most remarkable coastline in the Faroe Islands.
The trip departs from the harbour in Vestmanna, a village in impressive amphitheatrical settings. Vestmanna is also the tour's meeting point.
You will have the chance to enjoy the café just beside the departure point. Right next to the café, you will see a selection of small fishing boats belonging to the villagers.
After everything is set, you will sail out of the harbour and head straight to the stunning sea cliffs. Sail through breathtaking nature and explore the great wildlife just outside of Vestmanna.
The Vestmanna Sea Cliffs are a natural wonder and a must-see experience while in the Faroe Islands. Sheer mountain sides, towering sea stacks, and rich birdlife is what you will explore on this one and a half hour boat tour.
You will sail near these amazing cliffs and if weather permits, the tour will include sailing through rocky gorges. This scenic attraction will get you near to several bird species that are nesting in the narrow sloping ledges in the cliffs.
From the boat you will see high mountain peaks on Streymoy Island and many caves along the coastline. You will sail only few metres from the highest sea stack in the area Heygadrangur which rises 144 m (472 ft) out of the salty North Atlantic Ocean.
The boat trip along the narrow channel between sea stacks and the coast is a fascinating and unforgettable experience. There are no signs of human construction or development in this area. This adds to the undisturbed and untouched experience when exploring the cliffs north of Vestmanna.
Explore the breathtaking cliffs of Vestmanna on this boat trip with daily departures in summer. Check availability by choosing a date.
Activities
Bird Watching
Boat Trip
Sightseeing
Attractions
Streymoy Island
Vestmanna Sea Cliffs
Included
Boat ticket
Access to toilet in Vestmanna
Cancel your booking and receive a full refund up to 48 hours before start of activity
Not included
Transport to/from Vestmanna
What to bring
Warm Clothing
Camera
Additional Information
If you come to Vestmanna in your own car, park by the large parking lot next to the pier where the boat to Vestmanna Birds Cliffs departs. The bird cliffs are known as Vestmannabjørgini by the locals.
The Public Vestmanna Bus Route
You can also take the public bus to Vestmanna from Tórshavn during weekdays. In order to reach Vestmanna before the boat sails, make sure to jump on-board Route 100 from the bus terminal at the harbour in Tórshavn at 09:15 (for the 10:30 boat departure) or 13:15 (for the 14:30 boat departure). Always check the bus website ssl.fo for any bus schedule amendments.
The bus will stop only 50 metres away from the boat. You will be in Vestmanna more than 10 minutes before departure. The boat always waits for the passengers to arrive with the bus. So no worries that the boat will sail before you reach Vestmanna!
The bus waits for passengers from the boat when you are back at the harbour. The bus leaves Vestmanna on weekdays at 12:15 after the morning boat tour and 16:30 after the afternoon boat tour. During weekends the bus leaves later at 14:15 after the morning boat tour and 19:00 after the afternoon boat tour. There are always available seats on the bus. You will pay your bus ticket onboard the bus and you can use your credit card.
Terms in Challenging Weather
Sea conditions can be challenging to predict. The captain always reserves the right to alter the route without prior notice. In those cases when the course is changed, the captain will still make his utmost to show you sea stacks, basalt walls and a rich birdlife.
Is there a minimum age for the boat tour?
Children at all ages are welcome to join the tour. The boat has an inside area in case you need to warm yourself. There is also a bathroom if needed.
Toilets There are toilets on board the boat. You will also find toilets at the visitor centre where the boat tour departs.
How far is between Vestmanna Tourist Centre (meeting point) and Vestmanna port?
Between 5 to 10 seconds. Depends on how quick you walk. Most people will do it in 8 seconds 🙂
Is there English translation included in Vestmanna sea cliffs boat tour?
Yes, the captain will guide you in English.
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
255 reviews for Original 1.5 Hour Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Boat Trip
Rated 5 out of 5
Fernando –
Excelente experiencia. Fue más de lo que esperaba. Muy seguro y vistas increíbles.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mark S –
Really wonderful time on this boat tour. Dress warm and with rain gear but it’s also easy to pop inside to dry off a bit here and there. Highly recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kameron –
Absolutely recommend this boat tour. The scenery is unbelievable and the boat was spacious and comfortable. The only negative, the tour isn’t long enough. I could have spent many more hours touring the incredible sights Faroe has to offer. However very satisfied and happy we did this. Thank you.
Rated 5 out of 5
Alex –
Absolutely wonderful trip. Unbelievable scenery. Well organized.
Rated 5 out of 5
Guglielmo Menegolo –
Gorgeous place in Faroe Islands, you absolutely cannot miss it. The boat goes very close to the cliffs and it’s really impressive.
Rated 5 out of 5
Matthew –
What a fun experience! Despite weather not permitting us to go north of Vestmanna along the cliffs of Streymoy, the captain took us along the eastern coast of Vagar allowing us to see the caves, birds and ask the way down to the Witches Finger (Trollkonufingur). Highly recommend this tour!
Rated 5 out of 5
Oscar –
Great boat trip on nice and safe boat. Could be worth mention that some parts have a lot of waves, so if you get seasick easy it can be a little bit rough.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nikoletta –
Fantastic tour
Rated 5 out of 5
Josep Esteso –
Experiéncia molt recomanable, si visites les Illes Feroe no te la pots perdre. Els penyassegats, coves i formacions rocoses són espectaculars.
Rated 5 out of 5
Justin Nickerson –
Definitely recommend this boat tour. The views that you are able to get from the sea are worth it! Tour guides were enthusiastic and pointed out many points of interest. Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jens –
The boat tour at the Vestmanna cliffs was a very interesting and varied tour. Can only be recommended
Rated 5 out of 5
Paul –
Beautiful cruise along the cliffs of Vestmanna to see lots of bird life and unbelievable nature impossible to see without one of these cruises.
Very easy to board and see the scenery though best to board early to get an outside position.
Rated 5 out of 5
Giulia –
Absolutely wonderful!
Rated 5 out of 5
Megan –
This was an incredible trip. A highly skilled skipper that got us into, through, under and around the many coastal basalt cravasses, archways and stacks.
Rated 5 out of 5
Marite –
Very nice and good organized trip. Many amazing spots to see. We enjoyed this trip very much. It really worth to take👌
Rated 5 out of 5
Susan Pozer –
The cliffs are spectacular and they do a great job taking you in close to the cliffs.
Rated 5 out of 5
Maureen –
Our original tour (to the Vestmanna cliffs and Mykines) was cancelled due to rough seas, so we were booked on this tour instead. Although we were disappointed to not go to Mykines, we had a good time on this tour. The captain showed us beautiful scenery, lots of birds, some puffins, sheep and even a seal! We also got up close to the Witches Finger. It was a relaxing way to see the cliffs for a different perspective.
Rated 5 out of 5
Lorena –
An excellent trip with amazing views.. wear waterproof clothes!
Rated 5 out of 5
Helena Masó –
The tour was amazing!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Richard –
Really enjoyed this trip. The captain managed to get the boat right up to all the sights.
Rated 4 out of 5
Marie Helweg-Larsen –
The boat ride was amazing. And it was so much fun that the captain sailed into some of the small crevices. The boat was unfortunately super crowded that day and it was hard to even get a spot at the railing to take pictures (but I think we were just unlucky). Also, we were incorrectly informed that the public bus would wait for the boat if the boat were delayed on the return but it did not so we had to wait two hours for the next bus.
Rated 4 out of 5
Christer –
A little crowded (the only reason it’s a 4/5 rather than 5/5 for me), but other than that it was a great tour – a bit cloudy and occasionally a little windy, but I had no issues with that whatsoever. We got the southern tour (to Trøllkonufingur), with great views of the coastline and the huge monolith. Saw some puffins at a distance, but if you want to see them in any detail on a boat ride like this, bring a pair of binoculars! I was mostly interested in the environment, nature and geology, and for me the trip was truly worth it!
Friendly staff, and the visitor center is a neat place to stop after the tour for a bathroom break, a souvenir or something to eat.
Rated 5 out of 5
Frances –
The boat trip to the cliffs was spectacular despite the disappointing weather. Plenty of room on the boat to move around for photos.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nira Bhakta –
Beautiful!! Loved this boat tour and highly recommend it! Such a cool and unique place to visit!
Rated 5 out of 5
Lucy –
We had a brilliant time on this trip. It was an amazing way to see the islands from a different angle, and to get up close with the cliffs and seabirds. The boat was clean, not busy at all and the staff were friendly and informative
Rated 5 out of 5
Brittany Byrd –
Beautiful scenery even on a very rainy day! Boat does have inside seating but no covered area when you are outside. The clifts are magnificent! Captain pulls into areas where you are very close to these formations. We were also provided with information about the area and salmon farming. If you are a chocolate lover, don’t miss the hot chocolate at the cafe on the dock. Excellent!
Rated 5 out of 5
Claus Ortved Melcher –
Thank you for a wonderful boat ride.
Rated 5 out of 5
Caleb Snader –
It was great, a beautiful day and lots of great views 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5
L Zhang –
It was a fun tour to experience the islands from a different angle, and a laid back activity if you have been intensely hiking around for a few days. My tour was raining all the way, but for me, the weather just added more charm to it. And I have been on the upper deck the whole time, enjoyed every bit of it 🙂
And 5 stars to the staff who organizes this tour, I have to reschedule multiple times for this boat tour, but each time I got a response super fast!
Rated 5 out of 5
Lusa –
It was a fun tour to experience the islands from a different angle, and a laid back activity if you have been intensely hiking around for a few days. My tour was raining all the way, but for me, the weather just added more charm to it. And I have been on the upper deck the whole time, enjoyed every bit of it 🙂
And 5 stars to the staff who organizes this tour, I have to reschedule multiple times for this boat tour, but each time I got a response super fast!
Rated 5 out of 5
Paul –
Outstanding experience. Pictures don’t do justice to the scenery. A must when visiting Faroe Islands. I don’t recommend for those who suffer from sea sickness tho.
Rated 5 out of 5
gabriel castilla castillo –
Nice trip, amazing views and a lot of puffings !
Rated 5 out of 5
Chris –
Wonderfull..the best cliffs so far I’ve seen..high five😍
Rated 5 out of 5
Bo Olsen –
Excellent trip! Well planed. Thanks for a great experience.
Rated 5 out of 5
Maigel –
IT was a great Trip again to the cliffs.
Rated 3 out of 5
Fiona –
I had originally booked the early PM tour, but it was canceled due to low demand, possibly related to the ongoing strike. I had enough gas to reroute to a morning trip. I think if there had been fewer people, I might have enjoyed this more, especially if it got too cold on the upper deck – then I could go sit indoors (ex. trip back). Heads up that everyone (who can) should sit on the right side. They are kind enough to spin the boat around quickly, but first up is always the right. Of course, the day I chose was frigid, which didn’t help. The word puffin was used a lot, but I could not see one (probably too early in the season and wrong time of day). I hope they switch to an electric boat in the future for the environment, including noise.
Rated 5 out of 5
Demetrios –
Wonderful tour! The boat was so nice and comfortable, the captain was very skilled at driving. It was perfect for a more relaxed day of sight seeing.
Rated 5 out of 5
Martin Predota –
Amazing trip, unfortgettable
Rated 5 out of 5
Steven Henry Schreiber –
Excellent tour to view the majestic Vestmanna Sea Cliffs.
Rated 5 out of 5
Gwenaelle PAULIC –
Agréable balade, beaucoup d oiseaux dans les falaises, le bateau entre dans les grottes avec vues superbes sur des cascades, la mer était calme mais comme il s agit d un petit bateau cela bouge malgré tout, plutôt amusant
Rated 5 out of 5
Flemming Jørgensen –
Great trip with perfect weather. Best experience on our trip to the Faroe Islands
Rated 4 out of 5
Adrian Greenwood –
An exciting trip, but would have been better with a Guide to Faroe Islands person to point out the birds better.
It was pleasing to be able to go almost to Saksun.
Rated 5 out of 5
Carol –
Really beautiful cliffs! I would highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
Stelios –
Great tour, the cliffs are breathtaking.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jeff –
Amazing views and excellent semen ship by the captain, the guide was also awesome, informative and joviale. Highly recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5
Robert Michaels –
The Vestmanna Sea Cliffs tour was excellent!!! A once in a lifetime experience.
Rated 5 out of 5
Montse Herrero –
Amazing experince, 100% recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5
Henrik Helms –
A very beautiful boat trip that showed us the Faroe island from the seaside.
Rated 5 out of 5
norm abend –
Great trip. Highly recommend. Narration and route enjoyable. No downside. Sorry I did not buy some items in gift shop that I could not find elsewhere.
Rated 5 out of 5
Filipe Gonçalves –
Very wonderful experience.
It was a amazing tour with breathtaking landscapes.
Also we could saw that the guides loved what they were doing.
Highly recommended 🙂
Fernando –
Excelente experiencia. Fue más de lo que esperaba. Muy seguro y vistas increíbles.
Mark S –
Really wonderful time on this boat tour. Dress warm and with rain gear but it’s also easy to pop inside to dry off a bit here and there. Highly recommended.
Kameron –
Absolutely recommend this boat tour. The scenery is unbelievable and the boat was spacious and comfortable. The only negative, the tour isn’t long enough. I could have spent many more hours touring the incredible sights Faroe has to offer. However very satisfied and happy we did this. Thank you.
Alex –
Absolutely wonderful trip. Unbelievable scenery. Well organized.
Guglielmo Menegolo –
Gorgeous place in Faroe Islands, you absolutely cannot miss it. The boat goes very close to the cliffs and it’s really impressive.
Matthew –
What a fun experience! Despite weather not permitting us to go north of Vestmanna along the cliffs of Streymoy, the captain took us along the eastern coast of Vagar allowing us to see the caves, birds and ask the way down to the Witches Finger (Trollkonufingur). Highly recommend this tour!
Oscar –
Great boat trip on nice and safe boat. Could be worth mention that some parts have a lot of waves, so if you get seasick easy it can be a little bit rough.
Nikoletta –
Fantastic tour
Josep Esteso –
Experiéncia molt recomanable, si visites les Illes Feroe no te la pots perdre. Els penyassegats, coves i formacions rocoses són espectaculars.
Justin Nickerson –
Definitely recommend this boat tour. The views that you are able to get from the sea are worth it! Tour guides were enthusiastic and pointed out many points of interest. Highly recommend!
Jens –
The boat tour at the Vestmanna cliffs was a very interesting and varied tour. Can only be recommended
Paul –
Beautiful cruise along the cliffs of Vestmanna to see lots of bird life and unbelievable nature impossible to see without one of these cruises.
Very easy to board and see the scenery though best to board early to get an outside position.
Giulia –
Absolutely wonderful!
Megan –
This was an incredible trip. A highly skilled skipper that got us into, through, under and around the many coastal basalt cravasses, archways and stacks.
Marite –
Very nice and good organized trip. Many amazing spots to see. We enjoyed this trip very much. It really worth to take👌
Susan Pozer –
The cliffs are spectacular and they do a great job taking you in close to the cliffs.
Maureen –
Our original tour (to the Vestmanna cliffs and Mykines) was cancelled due to rough seas, so we were booked on this tour instead. Although we were disappointed to not go to Mykines, we had a good time on this tour. The captain showed us beautiful scenery, lots of birds, some puffins, sheep and even a seal! We also got up close to the Witches Finger. It was a relaxing way to see the cliffs for a different perspective.
Lorena –
An excellent trip with amazing views.. wear waterproof clothes!
Helena Masó –
The tour was amazing!!!
Richard –
Really enjoyed this trip. The captain managed to get the boat right up to all the sights.
Marie Helweg-Larsen –
The boat ride was amazing. And it was so much fun that the captain sailed into some of the small crevices. The boat was unfortunately super crowded that day and it was hard to even get a spot at the railing to take pictures (but I think we were just unlucky). Also, we were incorrectly informed that the public bus would wait for the boat if the boat were delayed on the return but it did not so we had to wait two hours for the next bus.
Christer –
A little crowded (the only reason it’s a 4/5 rather than 5/5 for me), but other than that it was a great tour – a bit cloudy and occasionally a little windy, but I had no issues with that whatsoever. We got the southern tour (to Trøllkonufingur), with great views of the coastline and the huge monolith. Saw some puffins at a distance, but if you want to see them in any detail on a boat ride like this, bring a pair of binoculars! I was mostly interested in the environment, nature and geology, and for me the trip was truly worth it!
Friendly staff, and the visitor center is a neat place to stop after the tour for a bathroom break, a souvenir or something to eat.
Frances –
The boat trip to the cliffs was spectacular despite the disappointing weather. Plenty of room on the boat to move around for photos.
Nira Bhakta –
Beautiful!! Loved this boat tour and highly recommend it! Such a cool and unique place to visit!
Lucy –
We had a brilliant time on this trip. It was an amazing way to see the islands from a different angle, and to get up close with the cliffs and seabirds. The boat was clean, not busy at all and the staff were friendly and informative
Brittany Byrd –
Beautiful scenery even on a very rainy day! Boat does have inside seating but no covered area when you are outside. The clifts are magnificent! Captain pulls into areas where you are very close to these formations. We were also provided with information about the area and salmon farming. If you are a chocolate lover, don’t miss the hot chocolate at the cafe on the dock. Excellent!
Claus Ortved Melcher –
Thank you for a wonderful boat ride.
Caleb Snader –
It was great, a beautiful day and lots of great views 🙂
L Zhang –
It was a fun tour to experience the islands from a different angle, and a laid back activity if you have been intensely hiking around for a few days. My tour was raining all the way, but for me, the weather just added more charm to it. And I have been on the upper deck the whole time, enjoyed every bit of it 🙂
And 5 stars to the staff who organizes this tour, I have to reschedule multiple times for this boat tour, but each time I got a response super fast!
Lusa –
It was a fun tour to experience the islands from a different angle, and a laid back activity if you have been intensely hiking around for a few days. My tour was raining all the way, but for me, the weather just added more charm to it. And I have been on the upper deck the whole time, enjoyed every bit of it 🙂
And 5 stars to the staff who organizes this tour, I have to reschedule multiple times for this boat tour, but each time I got a response super fast!
Paul –
Outstanding experience. Pictures don’t do justice to the scenery. A must when visiting Faroe Islands. I don’t recommend for those who suffer from sea sickness tho.
gabriel castilla castillo –
Nice trip, amazing views and a lot of puffings !
Chris –
Wonderfull..the best cliffs so far I’ve seen..high five😍
Bo Olsen –
Excellent trip! Well planed. Thanks for a great experience.
Maigel –
IT was a great Trip again to the cliffs.
Fiona –
I had originally booked the early PM tour, but it was canceled due to low demand, possibly related to the ongoing strike. I had enough gas to reroute to a morning trip. I think if there had been fewer people, I might have enjoyed this more, especially if it got too cold on the upper deck – then I could go sit indoors (ex. trip back). Heads up that everyone (who can) should sit on the right side. They are kind enough to spin the boat around quickly, but first up is always the right. Of course, the day I chose was frigid, which didn’t help. The word puffin was used a lot, but I could not see one (probably too early in the season and wrong time of day). I hope they switch to an electric boat in the future for the environment, including noise.
Demetrios –
Wonderful tour! The boat was so nice and comfortable, the captain was very skilled at driving. It was perfect for a more relaxed day of sight seeing.
Martin Predota –
Amazing trip, unfortgettable
Steven Henry Schreiber –
Excellent tour to view the majestic Vestmanna Sea Cliffs.
Gwenaelle PAULIC –
Agréable balade, beaucoup d oiseaux dans les falaises, le bateau entre dans les grottes avec vues superbes sur des cascades, la mer était calme mais comme il s agit d un petit bateau cela bouge malgré tout, plutôt amusant
Flemming Jørgensen –
Great trip with perfect weather. Best experience on our trip to the Faroe Islands
Adrian Greenwood –
An exciting trip, but would have been better with a Guide to Faroe Islands person to point out the birds better.
It was pleasing to be able to go almost to Saksun.
Carol –
Really beautiful cliffs! I would highly recommend!
Stelios –
Great tour, the cliffs are breathtaking.
Jeff –
Amazing views and excellent semen ship by the captain, the guide was also awesome, informative and joviale. Highly recommended.
Robert Michaels –
The Vestmanna Sea Cliffs tour was excellent!!! A once in a lifetime experience.
Montse Herrero –
Amazing experince, 100% recommended.
Henrik Helms –
A very beautiful boat trip that showed us the Faroe island from the seaside.
norm abend –
Great trip. Highly recommend. Narration and route enjoyable. No downside. Sorry I did not buy some items in gift shop that I could not find elsewhere.
Filipe Gonçalves –
Very wonderful experience.
It was a amazing tour with breathtaking landscapes.
Also we could saw that the guides loved what they were doing.
Highly recommended 🙂