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Faroe Islands welcomed 114 cruise calls across the in 2026

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The Faroe Islands welcomed a total of 114 cruise calls during the 2026 season, with vessels visiting ports and destinations across the archipelago. From the country's largest ports to smaller coastal communities, the season showcased the diversity of experiences available to cruise passengers exploring the North Atlantic.

Leading the season was Port of Tórshavn, which recorded 49 cruise calls, maintaining its position as the principal cruise gateway to the Faroe Islands. Port of Runavík followed with 30 calls, underlining its growing importance within the Faroese cruise industry.

Beyond the two major ports, several communities also welcomed cruise visitors throughout the year. Vestmanna received 10 calls, while Vágur on the southern island of Suðuroy welcomed nine. Meanwhile, Sørvágur, Bøur and Tindhólmur collectively accounted for six calls, highlighting the increasing appeal of nature-focused and expedition-style cruise experiences.

Further north and south across the islands, Klaksvík and Tvøroyri each welcomed three cruise ships, while Miðvágur recorded two calls. Smaller destinations such as Gøtuvík and Hvalvík each received one cruise visit during the season.

Cruise Calls by Port and Destination

A Destination Defined by Diversity

The geographical spread of cruise calls reflects one of the Faroe Islands' greatest strengths as a cruise destination: the ability to offer visitors a wide variety of experiences within relatively short sailing distances. Passengers can explore bustling harbour towns, dramatic landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and remote island communities, often within a single itinerary.

This flexibility makes the Faroe Islands attractive to both traditional cruise operators and smaller expedition vessels seeking authentic and immersive experiences. Whether arriving in the capital, exploring picturesque villages, or venturing into more remote areas of the archipelago, cruise guests have access to a broad range of excursions that showcase the unique character of the islands.

Looking Ahead

As interest in North Atlantic destinations continues to grow, Cruise Faroe Islands remains focused on strengthening cooperation between Faroese ports, cruise agents, tour operators and local stakeholders.

Through collaboration and continued destination development, the Faroe Islands are well positioned to offer cruise operators diverse itineraries that highlight the country's spectacular scenery, vibrant culture and welcoming communities, ensuring that cruise tourism continues to benefit destinations across the entire archipelago.