Drangarnir boat tour, Faroe Islands: Sea stacks and waterfalls

Seventy-metre sea stacks, two waterfalls, and a cave carved into basalt

A 1.5-hour guided boat tour in the Faroe Islands circles Drangarnir sea stacks, Múlafossur waterfall, Tindhólmur islet, and Skarðsafossur waterfall with its hidden cave and columnar basalt. The skipper, a long-time Sørvágur resident, narrates the geology and local stories. Groups stay under eight passengers. Restroom on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour of Faroe Islands highlights

• View Drangarnir sea stacks
• See Tindhólmur islet peaks
• Approach Skarðsafossur waterfall and cave
• Admire Múlafossur waterfall up close

The experience

The boat leaves from Sørvágur and heads straight for Drangarnir: the 70-metre sea stacks that no photograph quite captures. Standing between Vágar island and Tindhólmur islet, they're the visual anchor of the tour, and the skipper times the approach so you see them from multiple angles as the boat circles. Tindhólmur itself, a privately owned but uninhabited islet, rises behind them in five distinct peaks, each with its own name from old Faroese: Ytsti, Arni, Lítli, Breiði and Bogni.

The route then swings toward Múlafossur, the waterfall that dominates social media from the clifftop but reveals itself differently from the water. You look up at it rather than down, and the boat gets close enough that you can see the spray and, with luck, spot puffins in the rocks. On the return, the tour stops at Skarðsafossur, where a roaring waterfall feeds into a sea cave and the cliff face breaks into columnar basalt formations. The skipper, Elias, explains the volcanic geology behind what you're seeing and shares stories about the area he's lived in for decades. He's also the one to ask about the local legend of the water elf.

Groups max out at eight passengers, so the boat never feels crowded. There's a restroom on board, and the whole loop takes 1.5 hours: tight enough to fit into a morning or afternoon, long enough to let the landscape sink in.

What’s included

• Guided boat tour with experienced skipper.
• restroom on board.
• views of Drangarnir sea stacks, Tindhólmur islet, Múlafossur waterfall, and Skarðsafossur waterfall with its cave and basalt columns.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish and Danish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seatravel.fo

Is this one for you?You're booking a shared tour with up to seven other passengers, which keeps the boat nimble and the group intimate enough to hear the skipper's stories. This works well if you want local knowledge and don't need privacy, and it's built for families: infants can ride in a pram, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Danish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Drangarnir sea stacks, and why do they matter in the Faroe Islands?

Drangarnir are two 70-metre-tall sea stacks rising from the water between Vágar island and Tindhólmur islet. They're among the most photographed rock formations in the Faroe Islands, but the boat tour lets you see them from the water rather than from the clifftop, revealing angles no land-based photo can capture.

Can you actually see puffins on this tour?

Puffins nest in the rocks around Múlafossur waterfall, so sightings are possible, especially during breeding season. The tour passes close enough that you have a real chance, though the skipper won't guarantee them on any given day.

How long does the boat tour actually take?

The tour runs 1.5 hours from start to finish, circling all four main stops (Drangarnir, Tindhólmur, Múlafossur, and Skarðsafossur) before returning to Sørvágur.

What's included on the boat, and what should I bring?

A restroom is on board. The tour is narrated by the skipper, who explains the geology and local history. Bring layers and waterproof clothing, as conditions on the water change quickly in the Faroe Islands.

Will I be alone on the boat, or will there be other passengers?

This is a shared tour, so you'll travel with other passengers. The boat holds a maximum of eight people, keeping the group small enough that everyone gets a good view and can hear the skipper's commentary.