Drangarnir Sea Stacks Boat Tour: Faroe Islands coastal voyage

Sail within arm's reach of Drangarnir's towering rock formations

A boat tour from Sørvágur in the Faroe Islands that navigates the coastline to four key stops: the village of Bøur, Múlafossur waterfall cascading into the Atlantic, the private islet of Tindhólmur, and the sea stacks of Drangarnir. An English-speaking guide leads the roughly one-hour journey, which includes a life jacket and the chance to pass through a natural arch in the rock formations when weather permits.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour around Faroe Islands coast

• Start at Sørvágur, Faroe Island
• Visit village of Bøur by the shore
• Approach Múlafossur waterfall
• Get close to Tindhólmur islet
• See and photograph Drangarnir sea stacks

The experience

The boat departs from Sørvágur and heads first to Bøur, a village where traditional grass-roofed houses sit directly above the coast. From there the route moves along the rugged shoreline past Salgjógv, Akranes and Skarsáfossur: a stretch of cliffs and rock formations that frame the North Atlantic. The guide points out the geological shapes and the way the landscape has been carved by water and time.

Múlafossur is where the waterfall becomes the focal point: a stream drops directly into the ocean from the cliff face, surrounded by the sheer rock walls that make the spot dramatic. The boat then approaches Tindhólmur, a privately owned islet that rises from the sea in isolation. The final and central stop is Drangarnir itself: two sea stacks that tower from the water. The boat gets close enough that the scale of the rock becomes real, and on calmer days when the weather cooperates, the route passes through the natural arch carved into one of the stacks, a passage that only happens when conditions allow it.

The tour runs about an hour and includes a life jacket. Service animals are welcome aboard. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the journey. The guide speaks English throughout, narrating the stops and the geology as the boat moves along the coast.

What’s included

• Life jacket.
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• close approach to all four main stops: Bøur village, Múlafossur waterfall, Tindhólmur islet, and Drangarnir sea stacks.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 36

Live guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?This is a shared boat tour with a set route and guide, so you follow the itinerary rather than set your own pace. It suits travelers who want the geology and the landmarks explained as the boat moves, and who are comfortable on the water for roughly an hour without the option to linger at any single stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

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 is Drangarnir and why is it the focus of this tour?

Drangarnir is a pair of sea stacks (tall rock formations rising from the sea) located off the Faroe Islands coast. The boat approaches close enough to photograph them and see their scale, and when weather permits, navigates through a natural arch carved into the rock, an experience that does not happen on every departure.

Does the boat go inside the village of Bøur or just past it?

Bøur is the first stop on the route, and the boat brings you to the shore where the traditional grass-roofed houses meet the coast. You see the village from the water rather than landing ashore.

How close does the tour get to Múlafossur waterfall?

The boat approaches as close as possible to Múlafossur, bringing you near enough to see and feel the water falling directly from the cliff into the Atlantic Ocean. The waterfall is surrounded by tall cliffs that create a dramatic backdrop.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour operates in most conditions, but the passage through the natural arch at Drangarnir only happens when weather permits. The other stops (Bøur, Múlafossur, and Tindhólmur) are part of the standard route regardless of conditions.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns or physical limitations?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries due to the motion of the boat.