7 Incredible Boat Tours in the Faroe Islands
Can I join boat tours when in the outstanding Faroe Islands? Are there tour guides onboard boat tours? When can you sail in the Faroe Islands in a boat? Continue reading to get to know everything about the best boat experiences when travelling in the Faroe Islands.
- Dip into the widest range of Day Tours in the Faroe Islands
- Find out What to Pack for Travel in the Faroe Islands
- Rent a Car to explore the best of Faroe Islands
- Get to know 18 Things for your first Trip to the Faroe Islands
Exploring the Faroe Islands in a boat is a great way to get really close to the unbelievable nature. Fortunately, there are some really good boat tours for you to embark on. Standing on a boat deck in the North Atlantic Ocean is such an enchanting way to enjoy the uncomplicated life at sea.
Boat tours mentioned here involve no hiking. All tours have life-vests for smaller children so the tours are suitable for children and can be made by everyone.
1. Drangarnir Boat Tour
Experiencing Drangarnir sea stacks from a boat is fantastic. This is as close to these sea stack as you will ever get. Weather permitting, you will sail through the iconic hole. Book either this boat to Drangarnir with an indoor area or an open Boat tour to Drangarnir here and get to the sea arch.
Your captain will make sure that the transfer will be as safe and comfortable as possible. Tours are made from the marina in Sørvágur on Vágar island. You can join a tour to the famous sea arch whenever you like, be it in summer or winter. The weather is more stable in summer, though.
The duration of the tour is typically just more than one hour. As the departure point in Sørvágur is easy to reach when on Vágar Island, this is the perfect add on activity to partake in when on this westerly island in the archipelago.
The famous Múlafossur Waterfall lies close to Drangarnir. It adds to the awesomeness of this boat tour that you will also get close to Múlafossur waterfall and its water that drops straight into the pristine ocean.
2. Fishing in Vestmanna
This is the perfect tour for the sports-driven enthusiast. From the harbour in Vestmanna on Streymoy island, you can jump onboard a cosy local vehicle and drift out of the harbour to nearby fishing ground. You will go deep sea angling with mountains in all directions. How epic is that!
- Find deep sea Fishing tours in Vestmanna
Unparalleled beauty, it is as simple as that. You will catch the most tasty and fresh fish in the North Atlantic Ocean. There is a catch guarantee on tours made from April to October.
3. Sailboat Tour in the Faroe Islands
Spoil yourself and book a private sailboat tour in the Faroe Islands. Time in the great ocean is time well spent. This experience will get you into the heart of nature. You will experience cliffs and wildlife seen from the incredible sea.
- Book your Private Sailboat Tour in Faroe Islands
On this extraordinary tour, you will set sail from the capital, Tórshavn. The experienced local captain will take you to the untouched and breathtaking Nólsoy Island. Along the route, you will get close to craggy ravines and grottoes. Being on your own in these unspoiled waters is a powerful experience. Tours are made from early spring to late autumn.
4. Mykines Boat Tours
To witness the amazing birdlife on Mykines Island is a must-do summer activity in the Faroe Islands. The Mykines puffins are well-known for their hospitality. There are some 100.000 puffins here and this the main reason why the Mykines boat tour is among the most popular boat tours in the Faroe Islands during the summer season.
- Book the Mykines Shuttle Boat
An excellent chance for you to try a sought-after nature experience. The island is a true pearl of nature. Boat tours to Mykines are made from May to September.
5. Vestmanna Sea Cliffs
Soak the stress away by joining the most popular boat tour in the Faroe Islands. Sailing to the untamed birds north of Vestmanna is an unforgettable experience. These towering cliffs are just waiting for you to be explored.
Thousands of birds make their nest here during the summer months adding to the experience. Expect to see a rich wildlife including guillemots and even puffins. Tours are made from April to October.
6. Cave tour to Hestur Island
Go for an adrenaline-raising adventure with a rib boat. Boat tours to Hestur Island departing from Gamlarætt ferry port on Streymoy Island will make sure to impress your senses.
- Book your Cave tour to Hestur Island
You will sail into a 200 metre cave and experience the Faroe Islands in an unlikely and unique way. Klæmintsgjógv is the world’s larges sea cave. This is your chance to sail in Klæmintsgjógv. Explore the impressive cave whenever you visit as this is an all year round boat tour.
7. Sailing around Kalsoy Island
Join a rib-boat tour to the famous Kalsoy Island. This tour is a great way to explore the endless beauty of the Faroe Islands’ shoreline. The fast moving boat will take you to amazing nature around Kalsoy island.
Moreover, you will also sail into the cave Mimunarhola when weather permits. This is exactly the same cave that James Bond sailed into in the movie No Time To Die. Kalsoy Island is featured in the James Bond movie No Time to Die.
This comfortable speed boat is perfect for an exciting adventure out in the magnificent natural landscape. Join tours to this iconic island from the harbour in Klaksvík from May to August.
A boat tour in the Faroe Islands is a unique way to experience the natural wonders of soaring cliffs rising up from the ocean. You will also get close to the rich wildlife wherever you are situated at sea. Find the widest selection of boat tours in the Faroe Islands now.