Description
This is an authentic guided boat experience. You sail in a traditional Faroese boat – the utmost of Faroese handicraft. On this tour you learn about days when boats of this type were a lifeline of people along these shores. You hear stories about these people, their lives, their culture and their harvesting of the riches nature brought to them.
You sail from the northern marina of Hvannasund on Viðoy. While you make your way north you explore the coastline of Viðoy towards beautiful Viðareiði. You learn about the geological history of the Faroe Islands while observing geologic expressions in the coastal cliffs and surrounding high mountains.
By Viðareiði you sail by magnificent landscapes. There are spectacular gorges and grottoes – perfect for photography. Weather permitting you will sail into one of the grottoes and we will turn off the outboard engine. To only the sounds of the sea and the seabirds you will enjoy a cup of coffee inside the grottoe!
Located close to the spawning grounds of the north atlantic cod, the area is known for good fishing. Typical fish in these waters are Atlantic cod, haddock, whiting and coalfish. We bring fishing rods so that you can cast a line and try your fishing luck. Should you be blessed by mother nature with fish, you get to take the catch with you home to prepare for a wonderful meal! Nowhere on the planet can you find fish as tasty and fresh as this!
On your way back towards the Hvannasund marina you sail to the other side of the fiord to the abandoned village Múli. You are likely to see seabirds here such as puffins, black guillimot and fulmar. You follow the Borðoy-coastline back towards the Hvannasund marina.
Tour information:
Small group tour: You can be 1-5 persons on board. The tour needs a minimum of 2 adult tickets to depart. By booking 5 tickets you ensure a private tour. By request we can arrange this tour for groups of up to 15 guests in three boats, each with their own skipper/guide.
Available: By schedule from May through September and otherwise by request.
Price: Adults DKK1295, children 1-13 years DKK595
Duration: 3,5-4 hours
Activity: Boat tour, Storytelling, Sightseeing and Sea Angling
Difficulty: Easy
Languages: English, Scandinavian and Faroese
Schedule and meeting place:
Meeting time: Mondays and Tuesdays at 9am and 13:30pm.
Meeting point: Hvannasund marina north of the dam. https://goo.gl/maps/fYZyC8Sx5au
Included:
Safety: Each guest receives a floating suit, boots, lifejacket and safety training.
Authorized tour guide
Food & beverages: We serve a light meal with water and coffee with something sweet.
Fishing rods, jigs, tackle and bait
Fish: You get to take the catch home with you!
Highlights:
Locations: Coast by Viðareiði and extinct village Múli
Fishing: You will try your hand at fishing.
Grottoes: Weather permitting you will sail into grottoes where you may enjoy a cup of coffee!
Storytelling: You hear local stories from the area.
Sailing: We teach you handling of the boat, so that you can actively take part in the sailing experience.
Wildlife: You will likely see seabirds such as fulmar, black guillemot and puffins.
Practical information:
What to bring: Camera
Helpful local info: Old School Café: https://www.facebook.com/oldschoolhvannasund/ Gallary Livart: https://www.facebook.com/LivArt-184375951673774/ http://visitnordoy.fo/ http://visitnordoy.fo/content/uploads/2017/09/hvannasundendaligt.pdf http://visitnordoy.fo/content/uploads/2017/09/depilendaligt.pdf
Disclaimer: Should local weather conditions be unfavorable, we may suggest a change in location or departure time. If the weather is unsuitable in general, the tour will be cancelled, and we will refund you the full ammount. We will communicate changes as early as possible.
