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

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

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

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

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