Original 1.5 Hour Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Boat Trip

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.

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 🙂

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