The coming days will bring four cruise ship visits to the Faroe Islands, with calls in both Elduvík and Kongshavn. The visits include a mix of expedition vessels, luxury yachts, and larger cruise ships, highlighting the diversity of ships choosing the Faroes as a destination. SH Diana will be the first to arrive, visiting Elduvík on 21 August from 08:00 to 13:00. Operated by Swan Hellenic, the modern expedition ship measures 125 metres and accommodates up to 192 guests. This

Port of Hvalvík has joined Cruise Faroe Islands as its newest port member, expanding the network of destinations available to cruise visitors across the Faroe Islands. Situated on Streymoy, Hvalvík provides convenient access to some of the islands’ most popular attractions, including Tjørnuvík, Saksun, and Gjógv. The port serves as an ideal gateway for visitors seeking to experience the Faroe Islands’ dramatic landscapes, picturesque villages, and unique cultural heritage. Th

Port of Vágur has reached a new milestone in its growing cruise industry. On 30 July, Phoenix Reisen's MS Deutschland became the largest cruise ship ever to visit Vágur, measuring 175 metres and surpassing last year's record-holder, Seabourn Venture. The call is another sign of the steady growth of cruise tourism in Suðuroy. This year, Vágur is set to welcome nine cruise calls, including five maiden visits, with both ship and passenger numbers expected to exceed previous year

Expedition cruise operator Adventure Canada made its first call to Vágur this summer, bringing visitors ashore to experience the town and its surroundings. The visit highlighted the wide range of activities involved in hosting cruise passengers, with local teams from the Port of Vágur and Vágur Municipality working together to ensure a successful arrival. Cruise Coordinator and Developer Edith Maria Samuelsen shared snapshots from the day, illustrating the diverse responsibil

On a calm and quiet morning, the Port of Vágur presented an impressive and lively scene, with a growing number of vessels calling at the harbor. Two sailboats, two larger sailing ships, and a supply vessel were moored alongside, their masts rising high and creating a striking maritime backdrop across the port. The combination of traditional and modern vessels highlighted both the diversity and the increasing activity now taking place in Vágur. Photo: Port of Vágur Photo: Port

On Wednesday, June 17, Runavík welcomed the large and impressive cruise ship Rotterdam from Holland America Line, marking one of the most notable port calls of the season. At 300 meters in length, Rotterdam dominated the harbor skyline as it arrived at Port of Runavík. On board were 2,677 passengers along with a crew of 1,004, making it one of the largest vessels to visit the area this year. The ship is a sister vessel to Nieuw Statendam, which had called at Kongshavn in prev

Ein nýggj greining vísir, at bæði krydstogtgæster og manningarlimir í 2025 hava latið eftir seg eitt munandi fíggjarligt íkast í Aarhus og nærøkinum. Í alt brúktu tey meira enn 87 milliónir krónur upp á mat, keyp, upplivingar og útferðir. Sambært Ulrik Andersen, stjóra í Aarhus Havn, hevur hetta stóran týdning fyri býin: “ Ferðafólk á ferðamannaskipum eru við til at styrkja bæði handil, mentanarlív og tær nógv ymisku upplivingarnar, sum gera Aarhus og økið áhugavert. Eisini h

Mynd: Port of Vágur The Port of Vágur has proudly marked the beginning of its 2026 cruise season with the arrival of two distinguished expedition vessels, each making their first-ever call to the picturesque Faroese port. The season commenced with the arrival of Greg Mortimer, which entered Vágur for the very first time, bringing with it both excitement and energy to the community. The vessel carried 73 guests and 90 crew members, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the town thr

Føroyar vóru væl umboðaðar á árliga aðalfundinum og ráðstevnuni hjá Cruise Europe, sum í ár var hildin í Reykjavík í Íslandi. Cruise Europe savnar havnir og ferðavinnustøðir úr fleiri londum, og Føroyar eru ein virkin partur av samstarvinum. Á ráðstevnuni varð dentur lagdur á samstarv, burðardygd og framtíðar menning í cruise‑vinnuni. Millum luttakararnar var Annfinn Hjelm, sum legði fram arbeiðið við Environmental Port Index (EPI). Sambært honum er vaksandi áhugi í vinnuni f

Three German naval vessels are currently visiting Tórshavn, where they are docked for a scheduled stopover. The ships—FGS Erfurt and FGS Braunschweig, both around 90 metres in length, and the larger FGS Brandenburg at approximately 139 metres—arrived between May 16 and May 18. During their stay, the ships are making use of standard harbour services, including bunkering and provisioning. The visit also allows crew members time ashore to rest. The two smaller vessels are schedu

Last weekend, a German submarine paid a visit to Oyrareingir in the Faroe Islands. During the call, Tor Shipping acted as the local port agent, facilitating the vessel’s stay and coordinating the necessary operations. The visit was carried out in an orderly and well-coordinated manner. The call involved collaboration between several parties, highlighting the importance of effective planning and cooperation in maritime operations. Trýst á knøttin til høgru og melda teg til okk

Aftur í ár fær Vágur vitjan av fleiri ferðafólkaskipum, og í summar eru átta skip á skránni. Í samband við hvørja vitjan fer Vágs kommuna at senda út tíðindaskriv við nærri kunning um skipið, komu- og fráferðartíðir, væntaða talið av ferðafólkum, møguligar útferðir og annað viðkomandi. Endamálið við hesum tíðindaskrivum er at geva vinnulívinum og borgarum í Vági betri møguleika at fyrireika seg til vitjanirnar og fáa sum mest burturúr teimum. Fyrsta tíðindaskrivið er longu se

Funningur warmly welcomed its first cruise visitors of the year yesterday, as the expedition vessel Ocean Explorer made its way to the village’s picturesque shores. Anchored in the tranquil fjord, the ship brought a total of 88 cruise guests along with a crew of 20. Visitors came ashore in Zodiac boats, creating an intimate and authentic arrival experience that set the tone for their time in this charming Faroese village. The majority of guests traveled from the United States

The cruise season is now fast approaching in Runavík, with a record number of visits expected this year. In total, cruise ships are scheduled to call at the port on 33 days—more than ever before. In addition to calls at the main port of Kongshavn, cruise vessels will also visit the nearby villages of Elduvík and Funning. Furthermore, Oyndarfjørður and Rituvík are included among the destinations welcoming cruise visitors this season. The municipality is looking forward to rece

Meðan eftirglóðin av krúnufarsóttini, og lutvísi havnastongsulin móti skipum úr Russlandi gjørdu árið 2023 lakari enn árini frammanundan, so hilnaðust bæði 2024 og 2025 betri enn árini frammanundan hesum. At embargo´in mótvegis Russlandi, íkomin av landsins støðugu og óskiljandi krígsherjan inni í eini grannatjóð, fór at minka um inntøkurnar var sjálvsagt – somikið stóran týdning sum tær høvdu fyri Runavíkar havn og vinnulívið yvirhøvur í Føroyum. Annað virksemi, á fleiri mót