Puffin Safari Tour Faroe Islands | Seabird Watching by Boat

Duration

1.5 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

Danish, English, Faroese, Scandinavian

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A Unique Puffin Tour Experience in the Faroe Islands

Looking for the best way to see Faroe Islands puffins up close — without strenuous hiking or crowds? Our Puffin Safari Boat Tour offers an unforgettable journey along the breathtaking coastline of Vágar Island. It’s a comfortable and accessible way to enjoy a puffin tour Faroe Islands style — by sea, with unbeatable views.

Our route begins at the small boat marina in Sørvágur and takes you on a scenic cruise to some of the most iconic natural landmarks in the archipelago. During the tour, you’ll experience the majestic Drangarnir seastacks and the dramatic Tindhólmur island — famously featured in Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy movie. But the real stars of the journey are, of course, the puffins.

See Puffins in the Faroe Islands Without the Hike

Thousands of puffins nest along the rugged sea cliffs of the Faroe Islands during the peak puffin season Faroe Islands (May to mid-August). From our boat, you’ll have a front-row seat to observe these iconic birds in their natural habitat — no hiking or difficult access required. This makes our tour ideal for families, photographers, and nature lovers of all ages.

Our specially designed boat offers stability and comfort, along with exceptional views — perfect for wildlife watching and sightseeing. With a maximum of 10 passengers per tour, we ensure a personal and peaceful experience, free from the noise of large crowds.

More Than Just a Puffin Tour

This is not only a Faroe Islands puffin tour — it’s a full coastal experience. You’ll witness sea cliffs, hidden inlets, and cinematic landscapes that define this unique corner of the North Atlantic. With expert local guidance, you’ll learn about puffin behavior, island legends, and natural history — all while enjoying the serenity of the open sea.

Practical Info and Safety

Meeting Point: Sørvágur marina (exact location provided after booking)
Children welcome: Must be accompanied by an adult
Infants: Under 1 year should use a carrycot (no strollers onboard)
Life jackets provided
Toilets available on board
Weather: It can be colder and windier at sea — please dress accordingly

Book Your Faroe Islands Puffin Tour Today

Don’t miss the opportunity to see puffins Faroe Islands style — by boat, from the best possible viewpoint. Whether you’re a birdwatcher, photographer, or simply curious, our puffin safari offers one of the most rewarding experiences the islands have to offer.

Reserve your seat today and enjoy an intimate, scenic, and unforgettable journey through the natural beauty of the Faroe Islands.

Do note that Puffins are migrating birds. They usually start appearing in mid May and disappear again in late August. If there is no booking available then it is likely due to the puffins no longer being seen.

Check out our page on how to get to our meeting point in Sørvágur:

Getting to Sørvágur

Highlights

Puffins
Seals
Drangarnir sea stacks
Tindhólmur

Included/Excluded

Guided tour
Life jackets

Durations

1.5

Languages

Danish

English

Faroese

Scandinavian

Locations

Drangarnir

Tindhólmur

Vágar

Tour's Location

Bakkavegur, Sørvágur, Faroe Islands

Reviews

Seatravel

4.9

Based on 90 reviews

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Ishry Valkengoed

3 weeks ago

Absolutely amazing experience with Sea Travel! We were only 6 people on the boat, which made the tour feel really personal and relaxed. The scenery was incredible, with dramatic cliffs, waterfalls and lots of birdlife.Our guide was fantastic and told us so many interesting stories about the Faroe Islands, the local area and the puffins. We honestly didn’t expect to see puffins anymore this late in the season, so spotting them during the tour made the experience even more special.Everything was well organized and the whole trip felt very personal. Definitely one of the highlights of our time in the Faroe Islands. We would 100% recommend Sea Travel to anyone visiting!

I P

2 months ago

Great trip! We did the 1.5hr Drangarnir boat tour. With the help of our guides Andy and Solja, we saw a few shy seals, and lots of cute puffins and other birds including arctic turns and gulls. Being up close to places like Drangarnir was amazing!

Julia Niendorf

5 months ago

I got very lucky with the weather so we were able to go far out and see the wonderful cliff sides up close. It was too early in the year to see the famous puffins, but there is nothing better than seeing the raw nature of these islands up close and on the water! If you are looking for a tour with lots of facts and history shared along the way, this may not be suited for as it’s more focused on seeing the sights (which is what I was looking for), but our boat operator was very friendly and had his own personal stories of the islands to share and converse with us.

Andrey Kravchenko

1 year ago

The boat trip we took with my wife was unforgettable. Even though it’s not the high season anymore (early September), we still managed to see puffins and even whales!It was a bit cold, even though we got lucky with the sun, so pack your warm water/wind-proof clothing.Special thanks to Elias, the captain and the tour guide, who’s shown us all the most beautiful places and added the flavour to them by sharing all the fun personal stories as well as the Faroese tales. Can’t recommend enough

Stefan N.

1 year ago

We booked a 90 minute cruise and absolutely enjoyed it. The scenery is stunning and our skipper and guide Elias made the trip a funny one. He explained in great detail and told many stories. We spotted a few puffins, many gannets and other birds along the way. We can definititely recommend the tour.

Lyn Ong

1 year ago

Amazing boat trip we had with Elias. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the history. My husband had a great time talking boats with him. The sea cliffs, sea stacks and basalt columns were impressive. Elias has great skill with the boat. Definitely recommend doing this tour.

montse forga

2 years ago

it's been fantastic!"Ange" (sorry for probably spelling it wrong) the skipper of the boat has taken care that it was a unique experience for us, interesting, fun, exciting and with a lot of adrenaline!! we really enjoyed it, the best end to this fabulous trip to the Faroese Paradise! Thank you ♥️

S R

2 years ago

We took Safari puffin tour with sea travel on our recent visit to Farore island. Captain Rain was very informative and friendly. The tour was great and we were able to see the landmarks as well as the puffins. Highly recommended Sea view travel.

Hanna Hult

2 years ago

Super nice trip with Elias as guide. Took good care of us and offered a beer to whoever was seasick 😁 Puffin guarantee! Really recommend, superb 👍

Dedication Photography

2 years ago

I am a photography tour guide. And my clients and I had a private photography tour yesterday. We had such a great time, great super friendly and knowledgable staff and the scenery is just stunning. Fantastic. Totally recommend booking with Sea Travel! I will be back with my photography clients for sure.

Em Zed

2 years ago

Danial Jakobsen

2 years ago

It was super trip whit my grad childShe was verry happy, and are still talkung about the trip and Peter Pan

Susanne Rytter

2 years ago

Great trip out to Peter Pan Neverland. Elias told funny and exciting stories about the area. Very personal and informative guide. He sailed close to the birds so we could see them. Especially the puffins were a fantastic experience Definitely worth a trip to experience.

Tróndur Kollsker

2 years ago

I was on the Peter Pan Tour with Company Sea Travel and it was fantastic! The great actors made the story come alive, and the friendly staff ensured we had a wonderful time. It was a good family trip and I highly recommend it. We'll definitely be back for more!

Annvør Jacobsen

2 years ago

One nice tour, one southerly and another experience👍🇫🇴

Bjørg Tausen Natterøy

2 years ago

Kathleen Detwiler

2 years ago

Elias was knowledgeable, adept and very informative and personable

Samira Naraghi

2 years ago

This was one of the highlights of our trip and so enjoyable for everyone. Elias is wonderful and did a great job navigating through the waters so we had enough time for any and allPictures we wanted to take and keeping us on the least bumpy path. Thank you!

Lauren Laurie

2 years ago

Great tour with Elias. He expertly navigated the weather to get us the best views of various birds, waterfalls, and land formations while including stories from his life growing up in the area. Thankfully we didn’t have any weather delays but it seems they do everything they can to make sure you get a trip out if there is a cancellation. I would definitely recommend a trip with sea travel.

isabelle Cambier

2 years ago

kang du

2 years ago

My cousin have their honeymoon in Faroe Islands. I would say this boat tour is so memorable, especially in such a good weather!

Edwin Wisse

2 years ago

We highly recommend the puffin safari. We were lucky to see flocks of puffins flying over, floating around the boat or chilling on the rocks. It wasn't just luck of course because skipper Elias knows Sørvágurjordur like the back of his hand. He brought us eye to eye with the puffins while keeping enough distance not to frighten them. Elias' tales about growing up around the Sørvágurjordur made the trip even more memorable.

Julie Cooke

2 years ago

Great trip with Jon to Sea stacks and Drangarnir. The landscape from the sea gives a different perspective and in our case, Jon’s stories about the Faroe Islands enhanced the experience.Thank you Jon 😊

Johan Puy-vialettes

2 years ago

Great time with Seatravel!We visited the islands in April, a period when going to Mykines is difficult, but thanks to them, we were able to go there without difficulty, with the added bonus of a short passage through Drangarnir!It was perfect.

Nick Smith

2 years ago

Raphael Burgui

2 years ago

Perfect!!!

Kaat Vink

2 years ago

We had such a great trip! With 4 guests in the boat it felt like a private tour - it’s pretty early in the season so there’s not yet a bunch of tourists on the islands.Elias was our captain and Kristina was his co-guide and both of them are the kindest people one could meet. Not only was everything we saw breathtakingly beautiful, Elias is a local and he told us many funny and interesting stories. We were so lucky: the trip lasted much longer than 1,5 hour. For us, it could go on forever. It truly was one of the most spectacular experiences in our life.Highly recommend!!!

Tanya Sugden

2 years ago

Wow. I had no idea of the incredible afternoon we were about to experience. I'm not one for words, but can say that the memories from this trip will be at the front of my mind forever. Couldn't have asked for a better skipper. Elias was welcoming and friendly, and shared with us tales of local Faroese adventures and ways of life. The boat was very comfy too, with an escape from the Faroe chill, complete with heaters and cushy seats in the large-windowed cabin. The cutest curious seals too! 😃🦭 If I ever come back (I will) I'll 100% be booking another trip with Elias on SeaTravel 🏞

Martin Pagh Goodwin

2 years ago

Christian Andersen

3 years ago

What a nice trip and way to see the island from the sea sideIt was also especially due to the guide, Elias, who brought additional value with all his local knowledge and personal stories. All the best recommendations from here 👍

ajolson3

3 years ago

My wife and 2 boys (ages 13 and 8) did a fishing tour with Seatravel on Saturday 10/21/23. It was awesome! Elias was our captain and he was so great and knowledgeable about the island. The boat he took us out on was so beautiful. It was a bit cold, so having the cabin to warm up in while seeing the sights made is perfect for us. We caught one fish and it was a little too cold to fish honestly, but the view of the island is a must!!! We saw a waterfall and beaches you can’t see from the land. Getting up close to the sea stacks was incredible. They are breathtaking up close. I can’t say enough about our trip with Elias. Thank you so much!!!

Sara Elvelund Sandvik

3 years ago

Teitur took us on a fabulous 1,5 hour boattrip in the spectacular surroundings of the southern Vagar island. We had big waves and heavy wind but Teitur manouvered our little boat like it was no problem whilst telling stories about big storms in the arctic, crazy islanders, seals and secret beaches. He could even show off some basaltknowledge. We had SO much fun. I would go again any day.

Pål

3 years ago

We had a wonderful trip with Elias even though the weather was not the best. We were lucky to experience the maiden voyage of their new boat :)Elias is a great guide and we mostly spoke Norwegian :)

Sarah Taelman

3 years ago

I did the boat tour to Drangarnir. We were a group of 8 people. The group itself was filled with really nice people. The skipper was nice, full of knowledge and gave some ideas of attractions to do/see. He made sure, when a few of us were sea sick, to go to less bumpy water. The tour itself was really nice. We saw the main attractions near Drangarnir and Drangarnir up close. Even if I was sea sick, I liked the tour very much!

alex pozdniakov

3 years ago

Wojciech Szczotka

3 years ago

Great experience. Amazing views. A very comfortable boat. The biggest plus is the skipper. He gave us a lot of interesting information and gave us delicious coffee in a great place. I recommend!!!

T C

3 years ago

Elias was a great captain! He listened to what we were interested in and showed us some beautiful scenery, while being professional and entertaining. I highly recommend this company and Elias ! He is a local and very knowledgeable.

Nedas Karklius

3 years ago

Great tour with professional captain Elias. He chooses the route according to the weather of the day, tells in detail about each object, gives the opportunity to take great photos, and does not rush to continue sailing. Great service from the owner as well - there were no seats left for that evening's tour, so he organized an extra tour especially for us the next morning to match our travel itinerary.During this tour, we did not feel like tourists, but like family guests. Thanks for the wonderful moments!

Arne Skinlo

3 years ago

The boat trip with Elias was definitely the highlight of our trip to the Faroe. Besides giving us a fantastic sea trip experience, he told us about local history and interesting stories from his own life in Sørvågur. He brought us to the right spots to get the best pictures of the sea stacks and the waterfalls in the area. Thank you so much, Elias!

Kathryn Shedrick

3 years ago

We absolutely loved our boat trip around the Drangarnir sea stacks with Regin. He speaks perfect English (in addition to Faroese, Danish and German!) and is extremely knowledgable about the local history, fishing industry and fauna. His family has lived locally for many years so he has many great stories and recommendations. It was very easy to bool the tour, and he was careful to pinpoint a good time for our trip despite the famously unpredictable weather. He knew we were eapecially interested in seeing puffins and tailored our tour to endure we had many opportunities for viewing and photo taking. Thoughtful touches such as binoculars and hot coffee and tea made it even more special. In short, Regin is a pro. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Vagur’s magical hidden fjord with him!

Avin Kline

3 years ago

Perfect outing. Our captain was kind & interesting and the views were fantastic. Highly recommend.

Elinor Eckert-Leugner

3 years ago

I've done many boat tours, this one was definitely the best of my life. Only a few passengers fit on the boat, so everything is very private and familiar and questions are patiently answered. The crew makes you feel that this is not a tourist attraction but rather showing the beauties of the fjord for a special guest. Thanks for that, that was really great and very, very impressive.From my point of view you cannot leave the Faroe Islands without taking a boat tour to Drangarnir.

Christoffer Augsburg

3 years ago

Absolutely worth it and highly recommended. Captain Elias sailed us to all the highlights, and parked the boat for everyone to take pictures of the beautiful landscape. He told us stories about the specific landmarks, and from when he was young growing up in the area. A great authentic experience.

Rachel Nguyen

3 years ago

Just a simple holiday 4,600 miles away from home - pure perfection, cozy group size, and our local guide Regin who was extremely accommodating and patient while we took an excessive amount of photos. One of the best tours on the Faroe Islands. Dress in layers, bring sunglasses, & be prepared to be impressed. Perfection still exists - in on the Faroe Islands.

Tim Knight

3 years ago

What an amazing evening. The scenery, the sunset, and the bird life were awe inspiring while our skipper Elias clearly loved being out at sea. Thank you

Julien Teste-Harnois

3 years ago

I 100% recommend this tour, it was fantastic. The team is friendly and professional. It's not a big boat with a horde of tourists, so you feel a bit like you're on your own boat, which is really nice.Of course, the scenery is absolutely incredible, and you're often left breathless by nature's raw beauty.

Margaret Akey

3 years ago

Such a lovely trip with Faroe Islands local Captain Elias. He really went out of his way to show us the best tour of puffins!! Told lots of fantastic stories on this unforgettable experience!

Marguerite Royer

3 years ago

Good time, Elias was really nice! Would recommend

bina kallsberg

4 years ago

Never have I ever had such an amazing sailing experience. The magnificent mountains, islets and sea stacks are breathtaking just looking at. The boat is nice and clean, and very good on the sea. And also we had lunch, which was locally made. With the experienced Elias as captain we were able to sail close and through the sea stack, which made the experience a thousands times better! There was also the possibility to try catch fish, if one would like that. I would recommend this trip to everyone!

Óluva Wang Reinert

4 years ago

Great experience

Graham Sligh

4 years ago

We had a fantastic trip, a highlight of our time in the Faroe Islands. We got lucky with the weather, but even luckier to have a great guide in Captain Elias.

Xia Pan

4 years ago

Fantastic tour, we really enjoyed it and thanks for your team’s hospitality and professionalism! High recommend, will come back again!

Min Wu

4 years ago

seetravel co. has great boat trip from sorvagur for sightseeing or even fishing, to bour, mulafossur, to see the village and waterfall, and close to dranganir and tindholmur, with amazing views you will not see from the land! the boat Maja is new and well equipped, safe, and will give you wonderful experience! highly recommend!