Description
This is an authentic private fishing experience! You sail in a traditional Faroese boat – the utmost of Faroese handicraft. The Faroese boat was a lifeline to the people that settled the beautiful villages you see along the coastline. With this boat type people discovered rich fishing grounds. Now you can follow in their footsteps.
You sail out from the Árnafjørður marina and follow the eastern seashore by Mjóvin. The fiord Árnafjørður is about 4 nautical miles and the high surrounding mountains shelter against north-westerly winds. Sailing close to the shore you see the varied landscapes with ravines and grottoes. Keep your eyes open to seals as they have this area as their natural habitat. Up on the steep slopes you see the semi-wild grazing sheep.
You procede to Bergsmunnin and see the view east towards the island of Svínoy. You sail further along this spectacular coastline towards “Bergið”. Of the coast by Bergið you cast your fishing line! Typical fish in area are Atlantic cod, Haddock and Saithe, but sometimes you may catch Ling, Tusk and Redfish. At a certain location you will try to catch the beautiful “Reyðfiskur” – a variation of the Atlantic Cod that assumes the red colours of it’s seaweed habitat. Weather permitting you may cross the fiord towards Lishøvdi and cast your line there.
Should you be blessed by mother nature with a catch, you get to take fish with you to prepare for a wonderful meal! Nowhere on the planet can you find fish as tasty and fresh as this!
Tour information:
Private small group tour: You can be up to 5 persons on board the boat. If you are more than 5 persons, we can arrange for one or two more boat(s), each with their own skipper/fishing guide.
Available: By schedule from May through September and otherwise by request.
Price: DKK 6475 for your private boat with your own captain/fishing guide
Duration: 4 hours
Activity: Boat tour, Fishing and Sightseeing
Difficulty: Easy
Languages: English, Scandinavian and Faroese
Schedule and meeting place:
Meeting time: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 9am and 13:30pm.
Meeting point: Árnafjørður marina. https://goo.gl/maps/gWbrQAN5C2M2
Included:
Safety: Each guest receives a floating suit, boots, lifejacket and safety training.
Fishing 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 of Mjóvin, Bergsmunnin and Kóphella
Fishing: You are likely to catch species such as Atlantic Cod, Haddock, Whiting and Saithe
Sailing: We teach you handling of the boat, so that you can actively take part in the sailing.
Wildlife: Animals you see along the fiord are sheep and oftentimes seals. Of birdlife you may be in luck to see Puffins, Eider ducks, Fulmar and Black guillemot.
Practical information:
What to bring: Camera
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.
