Vestmanna Tourist Centre

Seightseeing tours to Vestmanna Bird Cliffs from April to late October. Tours are made daily.

4.9 Stars
Based on 307 Reviews

Traveller reviews

  1. Carol –

    Really beautiful cliffs! I would highly recommend!

  2. 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.

  3. Flemming Jørgensen –

    Great trip with perfect weather. Best experience on our trip to the Faroe Islands

  4. 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

  5. Steven Henry Schreiber –

    Excellent tour to view the majestic Vestmanna Sea Cliffs.

  6. Martin Predota –

    Amazing trip, unfortgettable

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Maigel –

    IT was a great Trip again to the cliffs.

  10. Bo Olsen –

    Excellent trip! Well planed. Thanks for a great experience.

  11. Chris –

    Wonderfull..the best cliffs so far I’ve seen..high five😍

  12. gabriel castilla castillo –

    Nice trip, amazing views and a lot of puffings !

  13. 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.

  14. 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!

  15. 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!

  16. Caleb Snader –

    It was great, a beautiful day and lots of great views 🙂

  17. Claus Ortved Melcher –

    Thank you for a wonderful boat ride.

  18. 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!

  19. 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

  20. Nira Bhakta –

    Beautiful!! Loved this boat tour and highly recommend it! Such a cool and unique place to visit!

  21. Frances –

    The boat trip to the cliffs was spectacular despite the disappointing weather. Plenty of room on the boat to move around for photos.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Richard –

    Really enjoyed this trip. The captain managed to get the boat right up to all the sights.

  25. Helena Masó –

    The tour was amazing!!!

  26. Lorena –

    An excellent trip with amazing views.. wear waterproof clothes!

  27. 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.

  28. Susan Pozer –

    The cliffs are spectacular and they do a great job taking you in close to the cliffs.

  29. Marite –

    Very nice and good organized trip. Many amazing spots to see. We enjoyed this trip very much. It really worth to take👌

  30. 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.

  31. Giulia –

    Absolutely wonderful!

  32. 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.

  33. Jens –

    The boat tour at the Vestmanna cliffs was a very interesting and varied tour. Can only be recommended

  34. 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!

  35. Josep Esteso –

    Experiéncia molt recomanable, si visites les Illes Feroe no te la pots perdre. Els penyassegats, coves i formacions rocoses són espectaculars.

  36. Nikoletta –

    Fantastic tour

  37. 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.

  38. 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!

  39. 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.

  40. Alex –

    Absolutely wonderful trip. Unbelievable scenery. Well organized.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. Fernando –

    Excelente experiencia. Fue más de lo que esperaba. Muy seguro y vistas increíbles.

  44. CMC –

    Great experience Shear beauty of the islands just pops when viewed from the sea. The abundant sunshine certainly added to the magnificence of this tour. Well worth it

  45. Barbara Dengler –

    Scenery is fabulous. Great narration of what we were seeing. Excellent sailing into caves and around sea stacks. Terrific perspective of the Witch’s Finger. Captain pointed out wildlife and allowed sufficient time to allow for photos and even positioned the boat for optional views.

  46. Allen Brady –

    We had a great time on this excursion, though we were a few weeks past puffin season. We had rough water on our cruise, but we were still able to enjoy the scenery from the deck.

  47. Michael Anderson –

    good trip, stunning sights

  48. Sukanya –

    Really enjoyed the tour. The captain and crew were informative and very helpful.

  49. Tabitha –

    It was wonderful. Also thank you for the differents explanations.

  50. Nic Atherton –

    Amazingly scenic trip! Were lucky enough to see some Puffins & a seal too. Commentary was great, water was calm, boat was comfortable though packed quite full. Would recommend.

  51. Shamim –

    Brilliant boat trip, the views were awesome! Highly recommend!

  52. Kim Osterberger –

    This was one of the most memorable boat rides. Excellent staff, captain/driver was amazing. Does get cold so dress for all weather!

  53. Marga –

    Great views and explanations! Very skilled skipper. Highly recommended!

  54. Jesús Sutil –

    Wonderful landscapes

  55. ERIC FEUNTEUN –

    Great tour. Amazing captain bringing the boat close to the cliff; not many bird at this season. Good info to reschedule due to weather

  56. Michael Teheen –

    Great trip, the captain worked hard to make the journey exciting. He threaded his ship through the rock formations and squeezed through gaps that were surprisingly small. We saw tons of puffins and picture perfect views despite the rainy conditions.

  57. Christina Fröhlich –

    Ein tolles Erlebnis, nette Crew, Preis/Leistung passt optimal.
    War schon mein zweites Mal….jederzeit wieder 😊

  58. Einhoren –

    Very beautiful tour with amazing impressions.great tour guide, small group, good boat. Everything Was perfect.

  59. Micah Leong –

    Fantastic experience! The scenery was mesmerising, not to mention with the abundance of birds. The captain pointed out the different birds that we came across. We were lucky to have lots of sun and calm seas. They also provided helmets before we sail into smaller areas. The boat is timed nicely with the public bus from Tórshavn which is a plus. Overall, great experience and worth the price! But be prepared to be dressed appropriately for the cold sea breeze.

  60. Dimitrios –

    We had an amazing trip! The captain went above and beyond to keep things thrilling—navigating the ship skillfully through narrow gaps between dramatic rock formations. He explained many details giving us useful insights. Even with the light rain, we were treated to stunning views. Guide to Faroe is always available in case of any doubts and the customers experience is at another level. Thank you!

  61. hardy –

    super trip

  62. Stig –

    This is absolutely a “must see” event when visiting Faroe Islands. The boat took us along the cliff cost with one stunning view after the other.
    We were lucky with sun and only light winds (4-6 m/s), but even then, it is cold on sea. Make sure to bring gloves, and something to protect your head from the wind.

  63. Gitte Urfeldt –

    Fantastisk tur

  64. Rolf –

    An outstanding experience with an excellent skipper and his team!

  65. G.J Vries –

    Perfect trip with Nice views on the cliffs and births

  66. Catherine –

    Nice experience.
    Good comments during the trip.
    You must sit outside.

  67. Ingrid –

    Interesting trip along the sea cliffs in a comfortable boat. Great views of sea stacks, caves and the towering cliffs above. Informative commentary. Crew very friendly. If the weather / swell doesn’t work for this trip they offer an alternative route to ‘witches finger’.
    Ingrid & Michael

  68. Sam –

    This is a wonderful short tour with impressive scenery. I recommend it without hesitation.

  69. Kate Tilton –

    This was a great trip! It was a last minute decision that we made while having tea and coffee at the Vestmanna Cafe/Tourist Center. The Captain did an amazing job getting us up close to cliffs and rock formations. We saw lots of birds, including Puffins. The boat was also very comfortable. This was on of the highlights of our trip so far,

  70. Megi Kodraj –

    Great experience, unique way to discover the Faroe Islands. Very friendly and professional staff!

  71. Marit Thorsen –

    Fantastisk opplevelse! Så imponert over skipperen som manøvrerte oss inn i trange farvann og imellom klipper og skjær. Veldig spennende og veldig kjekt å se dette spektakulære naturfenomenet, og alt fugleliv som var på klippene. Topp karakter👏

  72. Sergio –

    Fantastic tour with stunning views. Highly recommended

  73. Franz Zach –

    An exciting tour along the cliffs and right into the cliffs, accompanied by excellent commentary from the competent skipper!

  74. Gudrun –

    Ein Must-Do auf den Färöern. Der Kapitän hat das Boot gut zu den schönen Stellen der Kliffs gebracht. Gut verständliche, englisch sprachige Kommentare zwischendurch. Sauberes Schiff mit ausreichend Platz im Innenbereich, wenn das Wetter mal nicht so sein sollte. Ich hatte zuerst Bedenken, ob ich eine Reisetablette einnehmen müsste wegen unruhiger See. Das war nicht notwendig, hat für Alle wunderbar gepasst. Vielen Dank für diese tolle Fahrt. Tipp: zuvor noch in das Vestmanna Vafe zum Buffet-Essen gehen oder danach zum Kaffee, Kuchen oder Eis. Auch das kleine Saga-museum, das dort im 1. Stock ist, ist ganz nett zu besuchen, allerdings mit brutalen Einblicken…..nichts für kleine Kinder. Die Bootstour jedoch ist für alt und jung ein tolles Erlebnis . Danke dafür.

  75. Gunna –

    Frábær ferð og skemmtileg. Góður leiðsögumaður og allt fumlaust.

  76. Henneberger –

    It was incredibly impressive. An absolute must-do on the Faroe Islands. Fascinating how the captain maneuvered the ship between the rocks. Very informative announcements, which could have been a bit louder.

  77. Jenny –

    An ideal excursion along the Vestmanna cliffs. We got quite close to the cliffs. We especially enjoyed the elephant-shaped mountain and sailing through the arches. The blue color of the water is stunning. We also got to sail past Vestmanna’s iconic figure – the sharp rock separated from the cliff.

    The guide was excellent, friendly, and very approachable.

    I would recommend it without hesitation.

  78. Susmita Parashar –

    Thank you so very much for accommodating us. We had an absolutely wonderful time!! Everybody was really really nice to us.

  79. Amanda –

    Amazing experience! Our guide was welcoming, kind and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed seeing beautiful scenery, local birds and wildlife and learning the history of the Faroe Islands from a local. Highly recommend this trip to others!

  80. Theresa Geier –

    Thank you sooo much for the boat tour! it was one of the bestest things we did on the faroe islands!
    absolutely loved it!!! 🥰🤗

  81. Terese –

    Definitely a highlight of my trip! Went on a beautiful sunny day but I’m sure it’s amazing regardless of the weather.

  82. Christine –

    A wonderful experience. The views from the sea are stunning. Such a great way to experience their majestic/magical atmosphere. Another must do whilst visiting the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴.

  83. X Wang –

    Awesome experience. we loved it!

  84. Kasia –

    We had a very pleasant boat tour with perfect sunny weather. It was the ideal day to enjoy the dramatic cliffs and massive rock formations, as well as the beautiful Faroese wildlife. The scenery was absolutely stunning. We truly enjoyed nearly two hours of peaceful and breathtaking sailing – an unforgettable experience!

  85. Per –

    Very good

  86. Dorthe –

    A wonderful and very beautiful trip. I highly recommend it for both adults and kids.

  87. Pontus Swanberg –

    Just amazing

  88. Vesna –

    Really great experience, I recommend it. The weather was cloudy but we still saw puffins and other birds. The cliffs are impresive and so is the skill of the boat captain. Don’t miss this tour!

  89. Terri –

    It was a very nice morning. The boat was comfortable the views were breathtaking. There is no guarantee that you will see a puffin but we saw some sitting up high watching us. We really enjoyed the excursion.

  90. Emma –

    A great boat tour along the cliffs with some tricky maneuvers between the rocks – very cool!

  91. Marten L –

    Fantastic tour of the coast and bird cliffs near Vestmanna.

  92. Karina –

    This was hands down our favorite experience in the Faroes (we spent 8 days and did a lot!). We didn’t know what to expect going in, and I was even wondering why I booked a bird watching tour…this tour is SO much more. We were blessed with good weather, and the cliffs are just jaw-droppingly beautiful. Really impressive stacks, alcoves, etc that the captain maneuvered us through. We had excellent commentary throughout as well. I would recommend this to anyone going to the Faroes.

  93. Jenessa –

    Great boat ride! We loved getting to close to the cliffs and seeing hundreds of sea birds including a colony of puffins flying above us! We went with 3 little kids (6,3,1) and split our time sitting inside and going outside for better views.

  94. Ulrike –

    a very impressive tour – fantastic!

  95. Mike –

    Great

  96. Ana –

    Very good experience. I recommend it. You will enjoy it.

  97. Tom Ahrenst –

    The boat trip it self was fine.
    However, due to wind and high waves the trip was changed from going to Vestmanna Seacliffs , to instead to go south.
    I find it a bit odd that such change is not announced earlier, so that you can make changes.

  98. Plamen Ivanov –

    Incredible views! Professional service!

  99. Eyal Taub –

    Great tour. Worth every cent!

  100. Deepak –

    Very impressive and the captain talked about the cliffs, sheep’s and the houses we saw on the tour.

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