Boat Tours in the Faroe Islands
In the Faroe Islands your never more than 5 km from the ocean and boat tour are are great way to explore these unforgettable islands.
Vestmanna Sea Cliffs
One of the most popular tours takes you from Vestmanna along dramatic cliffs, weaving in and out of hidden grottos carved into the rock face and offers incredible views of seabirds nesting on sheer basalt walls and towering rock formations and deep caves sculpted by the sea. This tour is combined with visits to the small villages of Leynar, home to a white sandy beach and Kvívík, one of the first Viking settlements, where ancient ruins reveal early Faroese life.
Hestur and the World’s Largest Sea Cave
Another option is to take a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to the island of Hestur and visit Klæmintsgjógv, the world’s largest sea cave, an awe-inspiring 348,000 cubic meters of natural wonder. Inside, you can enjoy a solo musical performance, usually classical saxophone or trumpet, timed perfectly to the cave’s 12-second echo, creating a powerful and immersive encounter with nature and sound.
Explore the Northern Islands by RIB
From Klaksvík you could take a RIB to the most easterly islands Svínoy (population 31) and Fugloy (population 38) where you can see a puffins and other birds on the cliffs of these remote island. Alternatively, you could head north from Klaksvík and explore the famous cliffs of Cape Enniberg and the Kallur Lighthouse at the norther tip of Kalsoy.
Charter a Schooner
You can charter the schooner Norðlýsið, the oldest Faroese-built sailing ship in the world. Originally built for fishing, it was repurposed by local artist Tróndur Patursson during the 1980s. The Norðlýsið now offers a comfortable yet authentic experience of sailing in these waters.
