Vestmanna Tourist Centre

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

4.9 Stars
Based on 217 Reviews

Traveller reviews

  1. Geert Hofman –

    Nice and good views! Friendly and interesting guide.

  2. David Spitzer –

    It was a nice experience to go out and see the clifs, the captain and the tour guide were both very nice and they were very informative.
    The boat gets pretty full so I would recommend coming early and getting a seat upstairs in the front of the boat so you get a beautiful unabstucked view, also be sure to dress warm and wear gloves because it gets cold.

  3. Michael Hogeboom –

    Wonderful experience with a knowledgeable skipper. Fun and interesting with many exceptional sights.

  4. Catherine Leipciger –

    We had a very enjoyable outing to the sea cliffs. The captain did a fantastic job getting us up close and personal to everything on the trip. We were amazed they could fit in so much in an hour and a half. Such great scenery! It was an amazing experience.

  5. David Pheatt –

    Sometimes a ‘local boat cruise’ is just so-so…Not this boat trip!
    Well worth the price and the hour and a half, to see a rugged side of the these Faroe Islands from the ocean/water perspective, imo.

    Boat was crowded during our late September dreary day cruise, so be prepared for jostling and tight fit on upper deck or main deck when doing the slow passages through the arches and pillars, esp in ‘Summer’/more crowded times.

    But, well done cruise and informative and an excellent way to see some close in, rugged perspectives of the amazing Faroe Islands shorelines and coast. I highly recommend the trip.

  6. Kamilla Samuelsen –

    Fantastisk tur selvom det var dårligt vejr 🙌🏻 Man skal dog lige være opmærksom på at der ikke er siddeplads indendørs til alle.

  7. Curt Nelson –

    A fantastic experience! I was there in September and not during puffin season, but saw other birds, other sea life and beautiful views. Boat captain shared a wealth of information about the area as well. Well done, and I highly recommend.

  8. Kamila Kuleta-Pisarek –

    We enjoyed the cruise. It was fun, also informative.

  9. Lise –

    Great trip, with a good guide, who spoke a clear Danish and English. The waves where too Big for us to sail close the cliffs, but we didn’t mind. We recomend that your wear a lot of close, as it gets cold when you sit still. It is possible to be both in and outside on the boat we were on. We also recommend that you have a Nice fish soup afterwards.

  10. Tom Hagelskjær –

    Dette var en rigtig god og fin tur, hvor skipper fortalte om den Færøske historie, Han var også god til at fortælle om de grotter og spektakulære klipper vi kom til. Hvordan man færingerne tidligere havde klatret ned af klipperne for at samle æg, fange fugle, men også sætte får på klipperne, der så måtte klare sig hele sommeren. En tur der kan anbefales.

  11. Giovanni Iudice –

    The Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Boat Trip was an unforgettable experience.
    We’ve seen the impressive coastline, lot of birdlife and…seals!
    The captain described everything throughout the journey, making it even more enjoyable.
    I would definitely reccomend it to anyone visiting the Faroe Islands.

  12. Rafael –

    Amazing tour! Initially we had some troubles to arrive and they waiting for us. Then, on the tour the explanation was very good, but the captain… Awesome! We were into caves, cliffs… I recommend it 100%

  13. Sam –

    We booked this tour as a spur of the moment decision for a day we had spare. This turned into a surprising highlight of the trip for us. The cliffs were amazing, we saw some puffins on the way and were genuinely shocked at how many sheep were clearly lost and had ended up stranded in the middle of no where.

    The guides were great and gave lots of interesting information on the surrounding areas and history of Vestmanna. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the Faroe islands. Well worth the money

  14. Tessa –

    10/10. Absolutely wonderful experience. Comfortable boat, great service, phenomenal views. Did not expect to be able to get so close to the cliffs. A whole new way of discovering the islands, wouldn’t miss it!! Beyond our expectations.

  15. Kari Elisabeth Brunvand –

    Exciting. Wonderful

  16. Chengwang Ji –

    A great experience. Different shapes of cliffs, different colors of sea water, and birds flying by the side of the boat. It could be better if all the introductions by the guide were in English, as I understood only a little Danish.

  17. Douglas –

    This was an amazing experience. We were lucky with the weather, the captain’s announcements were very informative and interesting, and the sea cliffs were beyond words. If you visit the Faroe Islands, make sure this is at the top of your list of things to see – it was the high point of my stay.
    Thank you to the boat trip team

  18. Mike Alleyne –

    A little windy day but got some rays of sun and a great guide/captain. Left the harbour exactly on time and returned a little later than planned. Had a wonderful salmon lunch in the restaurant upon return. Booking was a bit glitchy. The site kept saying “could not process” and ended up with 3 bookings. They did credit it back right away . All in all….great experience

  19. Robert Arn –

    By windig weather, tour not recommanded: a very few things to see. Go to the Mykines Island is clearely much better

  20. Bente –

    Weather was not good shortly before departure so got the option to reschedule. We decided to go anyway and what an awesome experience! Turned out to be beautifully dramatic and we even got close to the cliffs and saw puffins.

  21. Nancy –

    The boat was beautiful and clean! The staff knowledgeable and friendly. We always felt safe with some of the rough waters. Very assessable and welcoming.

  22. Ed –

    We did the southern tour of the cliffs of Vágar due to high winds and rain but it was still comfortable and we got to see puffins and seals. This gives you a whole different perspective on the islands and you get to see caves and wildlife you may not see from land.

  23. Elsebeth Frausing –

    Unfortunately too windy to go to the cliffs, but the staff still managed to give us a really great experience on the sea. Thank you for that!

  24. Anna Carlsson –

    It was a very windy day, so we ended up going to a different location. No problem with that! A beautiful tour and a nice expericene.

  25. Michal –

    I recommend this trip. Fantastic cliff views and exploring bays (the driver was excellent).

  26. Peer Andersen –

    Great tour with very experienced skipper, but purchase a better loudspeaker system

  27. Maria –

    Amazing tour of the sea cliffs! Breathtaking natural beauty! Seals, puffins and other sea birds. The captain guides us through several sea arcs, and explained sights along the way. Well worth the money – highly recommend 😊

  28. Ilona –

    The tour was fantastic. We saw breathtaking cliffs. The ship also went into the small gaps, which made it an even more wonderful experience.
    Unfortunately, I was so distracted by the sight that I can’t even remember what the captain said during the tour about the rocks and birds on the island…
    I recommend it to everyone, this tour is really worth the money!

  29. Joanna Conway –

    Fabulous trip!
    The Vestmanna cliffs are simply breathtaking, look otherworldly think Tolkien or Jurassic Park Islands.
    The captain takes the boat close to the cliffs and sea stacks so everyone has an opportunity to take photos or simply admire up close.
    The boat even goes under the cliff arches which had my jaw dropped a few times.
    The guided talk is very interesting and informative.
    Overall a wonderful experience 🤩

  30. Eva Van Berkel –

    Amazing experience!!

  31. Mirna Luisa Garcia Subiran –

    The tour of the Vestmanna sea cliffs was fascinating, a unique experience in every way. The captain will enter the boat in fantastic places getting the best views. I definitely recommend doing this tour if you come to the Faroe Islands.

  32. Jennie T. –

    This was a restful activity to do on our last day in the Faroe Islands. The boat travels past beautiful cliffs and caves with several species of birds. There was limited outdoor space and the outdoor top deck filled up fast, so be sure to arrive early if you’d like to sit in a particular spot on the boat. However, even if seated indoors, there’s space at the back of the boat to step outside when the boat is close to the cliffs and moving slowly. Be sure to checkout the shop at the harbor, which is one of the few shops open on Sunday and has nice souvenirs.

  33. Nil Altes Buch –

    Awesome trip, good value for money to take this boat and see the cliffs from the bottom. I’d recommend it 100%!

  34. Emily Lowrey –

    Great experience seeing the cliffs from below. The boats weaves through the sea stacks and we saw some puffins. I would recommend this

  35. Mona Johannessen –

    We were so happy with the trip! It was a very foggy morning, but the trip was luckily not cancelled – and the fog disappeared and it was such a great trip! We saw so many amazing scenes and got really close to the cliffs. 5 stars, and highly recommend!

  36. fransk kilbert –

    Très beaux paysages et la navigation est très plaisante

  37. Cedric Aubier –

    Great trip. Beautiful landscape & amazing cliffs. Thanks

  38. Larry Rosensweig –

    Our experience was excellent! Thank you.

  39. Pablo Costas Franco –

    It was great. I really enjoyed it.

  40. Michael Boucher –

    The experience was great, we had beautiful views, and the pricing is the best Everyone on board was so friendly and helpful! This is the tour to get!

  41. Tobias Scharmann –

    We enjoyed the excursion to the sea cliffs very much. Will surely recommend it.

  42. Laura Bouch –

    Brilliant boat trip – saw loads of puffins and the scenery was stunning! Would highly recommend

  43. Robyn Wood –

    We arrived at the Vestmanna tourist office and had lunch, soup and salad very nice. Boat trip had about 60 people on it, there was plenty of room. Tour followed the coast with up close views of the cliffs (and sheep). Highlight was at the furthest point with sheer cliffs and witches finger. Captain was very skilled at getting boat into tight spots further enhancing the spectator experience.

  44. David Van Belle –

    Due to bad weather, we had the alternative rout to Trollkonufingur. For the views and caves it was amazing. Only for the birds, there weren’t much birds.
    The commentary given during the trip was extensive and very interesting.
    When better conditions are available during the stay.
    The rib boat tour to Hestur might be a good alternative to do as a backup when Vestmanna Kliffs are not possible to sail.

  45. Linda Nystrom –

    The tour was good and exciting.

  46. Stefan Tausen –

    Vi havde en dejlig tur. Fuld valuta for pengene. God fortæller.

  47. Klaus Raith –

    The boat trip was fantastic, we had wonderful weather and calm sea that day.

  48. Steve Armstrong –

    The tour was impressive. I was shocked by how the boat could squeeze into so many tight spaces to allow us to see the cliffs and arches up close and personal. A wonderful trip!

  49. Javier Gallego Jiménez –

    Everything was really nice, pleasant trip and good experience.

  50. Emma Lærke –

    Vi havde en god oplevelse!

  51. Nina Wolf –

    Unfortunately it was quite foggy the day we went, but we enjoyed seeing what we could see!

  52. Gaetan Dobjanschi –

    It was a nice experience, despite bad luck with the weather. But we didn’t learn much about the birds nesting on the cliffs, which was a little bit disapointing.

  53. Rannva Eiriksdóttir Åkerblom –

    Vit voru öll bergtikin. Vedrid var vánaligt ut moti Vestmannabjørgunum so skiparin gjørdi rætt og vendi vid og vit foru istadin ut til Trøllkonufingur. Fantastiskt har eisini. Takk fyri eitt gott upplivilsi.

  54. Andrea N Ecklein –

    A brilliant use of a half-day in Faroe and a fantastic experience I won’t forget. I went late July. Don’t expect to see numerous birds then, as they have mostly left, but the scenery and the boat route through the cliffs and caves are just stunning. Cannot stress this enough: dress extremely warmly in multiple layers of polypro thermals, wool, fleece and down. No cotton. Bring warm hat, scarf, gloves, rainproof and windproof jacket and pants, 2 x socks, etc. You’ll be happy if you do (I did!) and miserable if you don’t.

  55. Timo Wegner –

    Great sights, great atmosphere, overall a great tour! It’s definitely worth the price.

  56. Richard Heidemann –

    Great tour. Excellent view to the tall, vertical, dramatic cliffs. Excellent experience. Sailing through the grotto and the stone arches was magnificent

  57. John Burchardt –

    Det var en dejlig tur, men vejret forhindrede at vi kunne sejle nordpå, så vi havde fornemmelsen af, at vi kunne have fået mere med. Guiden, der fortalte under turen var god og oplevelsen var alle pengene værd.
    Kommer i til Færøerne igen vil vi helt sikkert gentage turen med jer.

  58. Wolfgang Behrens –

    This is an interesting tour to get a general idea about the beautiful cliffs,
    the landscape and the birdslife. The boat goes even into narrow grottas. The guide /captain gave only some basic information (could be more!). Take some warm cloths and gloves – it will be quite cold and windy.

  59. Christian Buecker –

    excellent tour, can really recommend it! Amazing sailing through cave! And lots of Puffins!

  60. Giovanni Bellisario –

    Nice value tour. Big boat bring to the most undiscovered caves. Good prices. Really suggested, even if boat a little bit crowded.

  61. Wilma Lindén –

    Views were incredible. Learned alot from the guide. Thanks!

  62. Ailsa Chiu –

    The trip was great and the view is stunning! Especially, when we kind of flying together with birds. The feeling was amazing!

  63. Nicolaj Thorsbro –

    En rigtig fin bådtur langs klipperne, hvor der var mulighed for at opleve og tage nogle fantastiske billeder af de flotte landskaber. Turen var lidt længere end de beregnede 1½ time, idet vi sejlede en alternativ rute på grund af vejret.

  64. Therese kaarsberg Wiitanen –

    Beautiful boat tour around the island. We were very lucky with the weather on our tour. Definitely recommend!

  65. Thomas Larsen –

    The trip was nice, we enjoyed it!:)

  66. Solvejg Kolbye Jensen –

    Turen var fantastisk og vi nåede også jeres lille museum 😊

  67. Catherine Broadley –

    The trip was fantastic.

  68. Laurent Isabelle –

    Très belle expérience avec une approche spectaculaire auprès des falaises!

  69. Torsten Due Christensen –

    Det var en super-god oplevelse; – jeg havde både min mor samt børn og et
    barnebarn med. Altså 4 generationer – og turen var attraktiv for alle
    aldre, fordi landskaber, grotter, klippeformationer mv. er så
    spektakulære. Endvidere var vejret fantastisk, og jeg synes, det er en
    komfortabel og velegnet båd.

  70. Emily Suddes –

    It was fantastic thanks. We learnt about the farmers scaling the cliffs to keep sheep on the steep hillside and saw the puffins and guillemots before they migrated. And it was very exciting to go through the caves!

  71. Jeff Janovici –

    Fabulous trip. Smooth ride and I really enjoyed the narration. Great job.

    My only minor complaint is that is was a bit too crowded on the upper deck but tolerable.

    I would recommend the trip to anyone and we hope for a return visit.

  72. Johanna Schaefer –

    It was a really really cool trip, thank you !!!

  73. Chiu Ling Yin –

    The trip was great!! My friend and I both love it very much!

  74. Susanne Andersen –

    Vi havde en rigtig god sejltur.

  75. Christian Wulff Søndergaard –

    Vi havde en dejlig tur. Tak for at vores drenge måtte sidde med oppe foran.

  76. Stephen Hughes –

    It was great!

  77. Thomas Laurent –

    The see trip was the nicest thing WE have done in the Faroe islands.
    The captain was a true pilot we were amazed.

  78. Bernd Becker –

    The tour was great and we enjoyed it very much.
    It was our second trip to Färöer.

  79. José Lopez –

    Beautiful tour around Vestmanna cliffs. You will see lots of birds and will navigate between giant rocks for a very good price.

  80. Simon Mollet –

    The Sea Cliffs experience was really nice with good guide – can really recommend.

  81. David Langer –

    The trip was great. It was a little crowded. So, depending on when you got on the boat, that determined where you sat or stood the entire time.

    but still a nice trip.

  82. Nicoline Vagner –

    The boattrip we had we you was also one of the highlights. Really pleasant Crew who told u’s everything we needed to know. We were Vero happy with the trip and recommend it to everyone who Will listen 😅😊

  83. Peter Blanner –

    Absolutely great!

    We had missed the original date on our voucher – but your service reg. changing our trip to another day was perfect.

    The weather was fine – the boat great – and the skipper excellent!

    So thank you for a wonderful experience.

    Peter & Anmari

  84. Lars Carstensen –

    Kan anbefales.
    I var tillige flinke med at ombooke tidspunkt.

  85. Robert Rosenlund –

    It was a wonderful informative trip and it all functioned seamlessly!

    Would highly recommend, and thank you for your help in correcting the error with the date!

  86. Christa Hjerrild –

    Wonderfull, just 👌🇫🇴 and in ☀️

  87. Josef Besenbäck –

    The trip was breathe-taking – the best boat-trip we´ve ever made. Totally our 3-week stay on Färöer has been our best trip ever. So nice people, that wonderful coastlines, mountains, fjords an valleys, that quietness. Absolute waste-free (and boat-free) beaches: never seen this in the last 20 years – nowhere.

    The weather presented us all colours: we liked the fog, the storm and the sun. Perfect.

    As you can read: we were so happy and I dreamed of Färöer every night in the first two weeks, as we were home again 🙂

  88. Javier García Herrero –

    One of the best activities in our trip to Faroe islands. The sea cliffs are stunning. You have to come and experience it by yourself. Don’t miss a fish and chips after the journey in the restaurant at the tourist center

  89. Steve Jones –

    Great trip with amazing views of the cliffs. Impressed with the boat captain that got us through some tight passages. Highly recommend!

  90. Olivier Mira –

    Stunning ! More than we expected !

  91. Emma Stevenson –

    This boat trip was a fantastic experience and a great chance to see the beauty of the island/cliffs from the ocean. The company were great and everything ran smoothly from ticket booking to seamless procedures on the boat. I would recommend this to anyone who would like to see the cliffs or admire the beauty of the islands from the water.

  92. Anna –

    Amazing tour to some absolutely fantastic cliffs near Vestmanna.
    Definitely recommend going!
    We had some pretty rough weather but that just made the experience even better. Just hold on tight to the railings 😉

  93. Ben H –

    We knew that we would be too late in the year for Puffins and other birds but nonetheless, it’s always good to get out on the water and it was really interesting to see the land from a different perspective. How we got into some of the coves and on one occasion, a cave with such a large boat was testament to the skipper’s impressive skills. A really good trip on what seemed to be an immaculately kept boat with plenty of deck space and (for the Faroese weather) indoor seating as well.

  94. Lukas Hansen –

    Despite bad weather conditions, the tour was still pretty awesome. The beginning was a bit wet and boring in September since all the birds including the puffins were already gone, but once we headed into the cliffs, the sun came out and everything just looked absolutely amazing. Still worth it in September!

  95. Jeffrey Otto –

    We booked this excursion in March for our September trip. When we arrived at the tourist office, they could not find our reservation. I pulled it up on my phone and the attendant called the captain and explained the situation and asked if it would be okay to have us aboard the apparently full boat. He said yes, thankfully.

    The tour was lovely. It appeared that most of our fellow passengers were Danes from a paint company on an organized trip. But there were also an Irish couple and a second American couple. The views were amazing, but the speaker system was not great. Combine that with the captain who spoke very fast and with a challenging accent and we often couldn’t understand what was being said. We did, however, hear that there are 80,000 salmon in one of those aquaculture rings that you pass buy on the way out of the harbor.

    At dinner that night I got a call on my cell phone. It was an international number that I didn’t recognize. The person who called was from Guide to Faroe Islands. He confirmed we had taken the tour earlier in the day. He asked if it was our first time in the Faroes. It was. He said that someone may have used our tickets to take the boat excursion in April. If true, I cannot imagine how that could of been. Our tickets were very clearly for the day we used them and not for sometime in April.

    Anyway, excepting that minor kerfluffle, everything was fine. Our boat turned south where the waters were placid. The turnaround point was the Witch’s Finger, sort of near the airport. The captain, we think, said that the northerly route, which we did not take, had 4-6 meter waves. That sounds wild! Glad he went the southerly way, and that we had a sunny day in late September.

  96. 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 🙂

  97. 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.

  98. Henrik Helms –

    A very beautiful boat trip that showed us the Faroe island from the seaside.

  99. Montse Herrero –

    Amazing experince, 100% recommended.

  100. Robert Michaels –

    The Vestmanna Sea Cliffs tour was excellent!!! A once in a lifetime experience.

  101. Vidhi –

    A very special experience – facing towering sea cliffs and weaving through dark caves and grottoes in a boat, and observing all the beautiful birdlife in their natural habitat. And then hiking to beautiful Mykines lighthouse and the puffin colonies – thousands of these precious birds at close quarters with all their quirks with jaw-dropping views littered across the whole day. Our English-speaking guide was great – very patient and helpful with the slow hikers like my parents and very engaging and educative at the same time. The weather really helped as it was sunny on Mykines and had been sunny the day before too – so it wasn’t muddy anywhere. It should be noted that no matter what you hear, this is a medium-level (not easy) hike for beginner hikers and proper hiking shoes are a must as even in slight rain, it would get very slippery. Go prepared, and the experience will be more than rewarding. I feel extremely lucky to have been able to do it, that too, in great weather!

  102. Robin Michael Lambert –

    The boat trip was amazing. We got to see so much more than if we would have taking the other ferry. Plus the boat looks way more comfortable and warm. Our guide was spot on with information and anecdotes, Amazing time for the three of us.

  103. Knut Håkon Breivik –

    The trip was perhaps a bit too long on the Mykines island. This could of course be because of the rain and low visibility. But a lot of the passengers were in the end just cramped in the town, waiting for the boat to ferry them back. Perhaps an hour shorter would do.

  104. Gosia Walczak –

    We really enjoyed this tour. The combination of Vestmanna cliffs tour and hiking Mykines works really well and is probably the best deal out there. The cliffs were truly stunning and there was a little commentary that made the whole trip even more interesting. We then went to Mykines were we had over 4 hours to explore. Plenty of time to have lunch and hike to the lighthouse and back with a lot of stops for puffin-spotting. I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone coming to Faroe Islands.

  105. Linda Kropp –

    The tour is ideal for combining two highlights. The captain is very familiar with his ship and he has sailed us through several narrow places at the Vestmanna Cliffs. On Mykines we have stayed for three hours. Sure, if you want to watch the birds longer, you should stay overnight. For us the hours were perfect to experience the island and the cute puffins. Great tour!

  106. Henning Elkjær Nielsen –

    Meget flot og spændende tur. Eneste minus var antallet af passagerer, der gjorde det sværere at tage billeder.

  107. Birgit Marion Sänger –

    good guide, super boottrip and amazing views

  108. Eline –

    We had the best experience. A great combination of the Westmanna cliffs and the beautiful Mykinos Island. The weather could have been better, but we where proberly dressed.
    A trip i can only recommend.

  109. Bodil –

    Lovely tour. Great weather. Good boat. Nice people. Beautiful birds.

  110. Peter Mertz –

    It was a fantastic tour. The boat was really suitable for the purpose, and the captain was a great narrator.

    We were very pleased.

  111. Katie Ham –

    This tour is a must-do. I highly recommend it.

    Setting out from the picturesque village of Vestmanna was delightful, and spending time viewing the sea stacks and achingingly beautiful cliffs was awe-inspiring. There were birds in abundance to see flying among the cliff-tops and down to the water, from puffins and gillemots, to gannets and skuas. A bird watcher’s dream!

    The boat was comfortable and very safe – plenty of space both up top, and down in the warmer cabin.

    The weather turned when we were about to dock in Mykines and, despite three attempts, we were unable to do so because the swells were too big – and getting bigger with each attempt. While we were disappointed that we did not make it onto Mykines Island, we very much appreciated the captain’s focus on safety. There was also the risk that we’d not be able to get off the island if we were to able to dock eventually, so all is well that ends well. Safety first!

    We were lucky, then, to have an extended tour of Vagar Island and see the ‘Lake Above the Ocean’ and its waterfall from the ocean, the Witch’s Finger up close, incredible towering cliffs, and a cove with curious grey seals coming to meet us at the boat.

    Thank you to our captain and first mate for a safe, interesting, and enjoyable trip!

  112. Victoria –

    Algo decepcionados, no fue posible el desembarco en la isla. Realmente no es fácil atracar en el pequeño puerto. Deberían advertir de que es posible que no desembarques en Mykines. El mar no estaba movido y aún así no fue posible desembarcar. Aunque el patrón trato de compensarnos con una ruta alrededor de las islas; pero nosotros queríamos ir a Mykines y no pudimos!

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