Top Torshavn Water Tours

Care for a tailored, private experience of the puffin island Mykines? We got you covered. There are good reasons for booking a private experience: You will be part of planning the itinerary that will meet your specific needs. You'll own the journey, and you'll decide the pace. There's no hassle to adapt to others and you will have the option to prioritize your preferred activity such as photography, hiking, food, etc. We will do our very best to accommodate your wishes. We depart Tórshavn heading to Sørvágur for the ferry to Mykines. Weather permitting, enjoy stunning views of Drangarnir, Tindhólmur, and Gáshólmur. After a brief stop at the village café, we begin our scenic hike, passing the memorial stone and witnessing the largest puffin colony in the Faroe Islands. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views before returning to the village for more exploration. The ferry departs at 14:00, with an estimated arrival in Tórshavn by 16:00.

The boat glides near towering cliffs where puffins chatter and guillemots growl. A puffin dives, emerging with fish before soaring 600 meters up. Below, a seal curiously watches. Just beyond Vestmanna’s harbor, we explore one of Europe’s most impressive bird cliffs. Departing from Tórshavn, this two-hour boat tour offers incredible views of seabirds nesting on sheer basalt walls, sailing between towering rock formations and deep caves sculpted by the sea. Along the way, the guide shares stories of ships seeking shelter and pirates raiding Vestmanna. The tour also includes a visit to Leynar, home to a white sandy beach, colorful houses, and wild salmon leaping up its river. Next, we explore Kvívík, one of the first Viking settlements, where ancient ruins reveal early Faroese life.