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

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

Port of Vágur has today broken ground on the installation of a new 80‑tonne bollard, marking a further investment in the port’s infrastructure. The new bollard is designed to support the growing number of cruise ship calls and will enhance the port’s capacity to safely accommodate larger vessels in the years ahead. The project represents another small but significant step in the continued development of Port of Vágur as an attractive and capable cruise destination, strengthen

Á fyrsta aðalfundinum hjá cruisefelagsskapinum Cruise Faroe Islands varð nýggj nevnd vald. Á aðalfundinum greiddi formaðurin, Magni V. Mouritsen, frá virkseminum fyrsta árið, felagið hevur verið til. Formaðurin kom inn á arbeiðið at fáa felagsskapin íverksettan, fundir við viðkomandi áhugapartar, nýggar limir, luttøkur á ráðstevnum og tiltøkum og byrjunararbeiðið at fáa samskiftispartin í gongd. Nýggj heimasíða Á aðalfundinum varð nýggja heimasíðan hjá felagsskapinum almannak

Leygardagin skipaði Tórshavnar bátafelag fyri Mjáflaggahúning. Hetta er tíðin, tá nýggja siglingarárið byrjar, og tá bátafestivalar og bátahugni seta dám á vikuskiftini. Tiltakið byrjaði við, at bátarnir savnaðust við Molan, og síðani varð siglt inn í Vágsbotn, har skipað varð fyri lítlum hátíðarhaldi. Heðin Mortensen helt røðu vegna Tórshavnar býráð og segði millum annað, at “tað sosiala, sum fylgir við at hava bát og at vera saman í felag, skapar sín egna og serliga hugna.

Árligi vinnudagurin hjá Vágs Kommunu verður ónsdagin 13. mai. Vinnudagurin er ætlaður vinnurekandi í Vági og áhugaðum samstarvsfeløgum hjá fyritøkum í Vági og kommununi. Vinnudagurin verður hildin á Garðslon, har byrjað verður klokkan 12.00 við ábiti, og klokkan 13.00 bjóðar forkvinnan í Vinnu- og havnanevndini vælkomin. Aftaná verða tríggjar áhugaverdar og viðkomandi framløgur: Stjórarnir Jaspur og Reimund Langgaard frá Kodio greiða frá um strategiina hjá fyritøkuni at vaksa

A strong delegation from the Faroe Islands took part in Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, representing the destination at one of the world’s leading cruise industry events. The Faroese delegation consisted of three cruise ports, two cruise agents and one tour operator, who came together to promote what the Faroe Islands have to offer as a unique cruise destination. Throughout the event, the partners engaged with cruise lines and industry stakeholders to present shore experienc

The Port of Vágur participated in the annual local job fair in collaboration with Vágs Municipality, engaging directly with students interested in maritime careers and community development. Marin H. Gaardlykke, Chairwoman of the Port of Vágur, delivered the keynote address, speaking about her responsibilities as a local politician and the importance of youth involvement in shaping the future of the island. She then officially opened the fair. “Young people are essential to V

In a maritime environment defined by regulatory complexity, operational efficiency, and increasing compliance expectations, flag selection remains a strategic decision for shipowners. In recent years, the Faroe Islands registry has gained steady attention among operators seeking a transparent, well-regulated, and operationally reliable flag administration. While each fleet has unique requirements, several consistent factors explain why more vessels are transitioning to the Fa