Description
This is an authentic private guided boat experience. You sail in a traditional Faroese boat – the utmost of Faroese handicraft.
Funningsfjørður is one of the most beautiful fiords in the Faroe Islands. The high mountains on both sides of the fiord give shelter from winds. The seashore is varied with gorges and interesting landscapes. Sailing by wondrous landscapes you hear stories about life on these shores in historic times and learn about activities on the fiord today.
You sail from the marina of Funningsfjørður on Eysturoy. Following the western seashore you approach the beautiful village of Funningur set at the foot of Slættaratindur, the highest mountain of the Faroe Islands. You hear the saga of Grímur Kamban, the first landnamsman to settle the islands some 1200 years ago. You learn where he came ashore with his Viking longship.
You sail further to the cape of Funningsmúli where you sail into a grotto. To the east you see the majestic island of Kalsoy.
The tour continues across towards the land by the village Elduvík. Sailing by the old boat houses you hear about the old fishing in traditional Faroese rowing boats. In the natural harbour of Elduvíksgjógv you enjoy a light meal with water and coffee. For centuries, this gorge has been used as a harbor by the people of Elduvík.
We bring fishing rods so that you can cast a line of the coast by Elduvík and try your fishing luck!
You are likely to see seabirds such as puffins, guillimot, razorbill, arctic tern, black guillimot and fulmar.
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/guide.
Available: By schedule from May through September and otherwise by request.
Price: DKK 6475 for your private boat with your own captain/guide
Duration: 4 hours
Activity: Boat tour, Storytelling, Sightseeing and Fishing
Difficulty: Easy
Languages: English, Faroese, Scandinavian
Schedule and meeting place:
Meeting time: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9am and 13:30pm.
Meeting point: Funningsfjørður marina. https://goo.gl/maps/7YrVy1AoJiE2
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 your catch with you!
Highlights:
Locations: Coastline of Funningsfjørður, Elduvík and Funningur.
Fishing: You will try our hand at fishing.
Gorges: Weather permitting you will sail into gorges along the seashore.
Storytelling: You hear local stories from the area.
Wildlife: You will likely see seabirds such as puffins, guillimot, razorbill, arctic tern, black guillimot and fulmar.
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.
