Boat Tours In The Faroe Islands: Epic Cliffs, Caves, and Sea Stacks
Updated July 2026
Boat tours in the Faroe Islands are almost a must! These islands are among the most beautiful places I’ve been! I booked two boat tours before I left for my week long trip and I absolutely recommend booking at least one boat tour during your visit.
My two tours in the Faroe Islands were to see a specific area and both offered a beautiful vantage point of the incredible scenery!
I’ll explain more about the two tours I did and offer some additional suggestions. I mean, if you’re visiting islands, isn’t getting on a boat a must?
Boat Tours I Did in the Faroe Islands
Drangarnir
I saw so many photos of the Faroe Islands so some of the scenery had reached celebrity status in my book. Drangarnir was one icon I planned to see! Originally I was looking at a hike to see this sea stack, but the hike (at least at the time of my trip) required a guide because it was on private land. It also seemed like it would take a significant amount of time.
Eventually, I came across a boat tour and decided THIS was the way to see Drangarnir. The boat tour was great! The sea was relatively calm on the day we went out so we actually got to go through Drangarnir.
The tour also included a stop at two waterfalls, including Múlafossur Waterfall! Another icon I was planning to see. We also saw this waterfall from its viewpoint on land which is not a far drive from where the boat tour starts and ends.
The tour I did was the Drangarnir Sea Stacks Boat Tour, however, if that boat doesn’t look appealing to you, book the Exclusive 1,5 Hour Drangarnir Boat Tour instead.
I enjoyed the boat tour I did and I enjoyed being in a smaller boat. For our other tour, we were on a boat similar to the other tour mentioned here, but for this one we loved the adventurous feeling of the smaller boat.
The scenery of the Faroe Islands is so stunning! From every angle on land or sea! And yes, I do recommend seeing it from both!
Check availability for Drangarnir Sea Stacks Boat Tour or Exclusive 1,5 Hour Drangarnir Boat Tour
Vestmanna Sea Cliffs
The other boat tour I pre-booked was to see the Vestmanna Cliffs! You will pick up the tour at the Vestmanna Tourist Center. There is a restaurant here which my friend and I ate at a different day.
Additionally, there is also a wax museum you can walk through to learn of the Faroese history. We did do the museum after the boat tour! It’s not so good you should absolutely do it, but if you have time it’s interesting.
The cliffs and scenery felt otherworldly and somewhat Jurassic Park like. I almost expected to spot a dinosaur or a fairy!
The Vestmanna Boat tour was beautiful! The cliffs and scenery felt otherworldly and somewhat Jurassic Park like. I almost expected to spot a dinosaur or a fairy!
This boat was a double decker, but we got on last and couldn’t sit at the top. However, we had the whole bottom deck to ourselves, so there’s that. When we reached one area, they gave us hard hats in case of falling debris as we entered a cave!
Again, the Faroe Islands continuously over delivered when it came to natural beauty. You can book just the Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Boat Tour online or in person.
However, if you don’t rent a car, you can book a tour that includes pickup and multiple stops including the Vestmanna Cliffs boat tour!
No car? Book a Multi-Stop Tour that Includes Vestmanna Sea Cliffs:
Vestmanna Sea Cliffs, Leynar and Kvívík in Faroe Islands
Fishing Boat Tours Faroe Islands
If you enjoy fishing, then you should definitely consider a fishing boat tour in the Faroe Islands. Fishing is a huge part of the culture and nothing will beat the views!
Standard Fishing Boat
→ Fishing Experience in Faroe Islands
Traditional Faroese Boat
→ Árnafjørður: Guided Boat Tour with Fishing
→ Hvannasund: Guided Boat Tour with Fishing
Boat Tours from Tórshavn
Enjoy sightseeing tours from Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. While I didn’t do any boat tours from Tórshavn, I can’t imagine anything being a let down in the Faroe Islands. Since most hotels are in Tórshavn, this is an easy outing! There is even one offered on an iconic sailing ship!
Mykines Island
My week in the Faroe Islands was late September, so I didn’t get to visit Mykines Island. If you visit during the puffin season, then a visit to this island should be on your itinerary. While you can see puffins anywhere during the season, this is the best island for spotting them!
You can simply buy a ferry ticket and go about it on your own. Alternatively, you can hire a guide who takes care of the details.
Faroe Islands Mykines Puffin Island offers a guided tour and takes care of the ferry ticket as well.
It’s important to know that the ferry can be canceled due to rough seas and after experiencing two storms while in the Faroe Islands for one week, it’s important to remember anything can truly happen!
Check availability for this guided tour: Faroe Islands Mykines Puffin Island
Hestur Island
Another tour to a neighboring island is the Thrilling 1.5 Hour Cave Boat Tour to Hestur Island. I didn’t do this tour, but it will definitely be on my list for a return trip. This tour departs from Gamlarætt harbour, which is only a 12 minute drive from Tórshavn.
You will circle Hestur Island and if the weather is good and the sea is calm enough, a visit to Klæmintsgjógv sea cave will be part of the trip! It is the largest grotto in the world!
Kalsoy Island
I had originally planned to visit Kalsoy Island during my week in the Faroe Islands. Unfortunately, two “winter storms” (as the locals called it) popped up during my end of September visit.
I was planning to take a ferry and do the hike on Kalsoy, but there is a boat tour if you’d prefer in place of or addition to the hike.
Private 2 Hour Kalsoy Island Boat Tour claims you will get views you won’t get on the island itself. Of course, if you’ve done research you know this island was a filming location for one of the James Bond movies.
I’m so bummed I never got to visit this island, but it will be on my return visit one day!
Tips for Boat Tours in the Faroe Islands
Book at the Beginning of Your Trip
The weather in the Faroe Islands is unpredictable! If there is a tour you really want to do, book it towards the beginning of your trip. This way if the weather cancels your tour, you have some time to reschedule it.
I was grateful my tours didn’t have to be rescheduled. However, my week long trip in the Faroe Islands the end of September had two “winter storms” that prevented me from doing anything! And ultimately I missed the Kallur Lighthouse hike that I really wanted to do. Overall, I had a loose plan but the weather really kept me on my toes and had me pivoting more than I expected.
So prioritize any tours you really want to do towards the beginning of the trip!
Be Prepared for Any Weather
When it comes to what to pack for the Faroe Islands, you need to be prepared for any weather! This is good advice for the Faroe Islands in general, but especially on a boat.
Wind should be expected while on a boat tour, but in the Faroe Islands it could start raining at any minute. So I recommend layers and waterproof outerwear.
Final Thoughts on Boat Tours Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are stunning and there’s an extra taste of adventure viewing its majesty from a boat! If you get the opportunity to travel to these relatively untouched islands, you should definitely add boat tours of the Faroe Islands to your itinerary!
Of course, the weather here can be unpredictable and volatile, so go with healthy expectations. Cancellations can happen, so keep that in mind when traveling.
I hope you have the best time on your Faroe Islands trip! If you’re still planning check out my Faroe Islands guide or explore more destinations in Europe.
