10 Best Faroe Islands Small Ship Cruises & Tours for 2021

North Atlantic Saga: Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland

On this 11-day expedition aboard the Ocean Endeavour, cruise from the craggy coastline of Scotland, past the staggering cliffs of the Faroe Islands to the volcanic plains of Iceland. Emerging from the mists of legend, the north Atlantic isles are wonders of geology, ecology, and human history.

Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands

Legendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes, & Iceland

Bergen to Reykjavik
12 Days from $11,890

Cruise the ancient history of Norway, Scotland, Faroes & Iceland on this expedition.

Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

14 Days from $6,495

This 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Adventurer cruises across the North Atlantic to explore the awe-inspiring and unspoiled destinations of Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen, where hardy wildlife populates dramatic landscapes.

Cruising Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Norwegian Fjords

Reykjavik to Oslo
12 Days from $15,495

Soak up the lava-crafted, windswept wilds of Hofn, Iceland; visit the brightly colored façades of the Torshavn harbor; and discover the myth and magic of the Sami people in the Vesteralen islands. Enjoy active exploration throughout, including hiking and kayaking with Explorer-in-Residence Fiann Paul.

Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Spitsbergen

Highlands to the High Arctic
12 Days from $4,895

Join the Sea Spirit on a fantastic 12-day expedition cruise from Scotland to Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen. Explore some of the Arctic's most magical landscapes, admire its exotic wildlife, and enjoy all the history it contains! Departing from Edinburgh, you'll explore the Shetland and Orkney Islands and Jan Mayen, concluding in Arctic Longyearbyen.

Historic town of Husavik on the North Coast

Reykjavik to Edinburgh

Reykjavik to Edinburgh
13 Days from $8,800

Sail the shores of Iceland and experience the country that travel buffs have been trying to keep secret for years. Beginning in Reykjavik, be charmed by the balance of fire and ice, sailing to the tune of long days and short nights. A day at then sea sets you up for the Faroe Isles and the Scottish Isles.

Tromso to Reykjavik

Tromso to Reykjavik
14 Days from $14,500

Surrounded by towering peaks, flanked by verdant forests and small, scenic villages, the fjords have been topping wanderlust wish lists for years.

Tromso to Reykjavik

Tromso to Reykjavik
15 Days from $9,900

Journey to Svalbard and Iceland, to see isolated islands, remote landscapes, glaciers, and to look for polar bears, walrus, and musk ox. Aboard the resilient Silver Whisper and by Zodiac, go past spectacular bird cliffs in Bear Island and Svalbard, marveling at the number of guillemots and gulls that congregate using these cliffs to nest.

Jewels of the North Atlantic

Aberdeen to Reykjavik
8 Days from $2,390

Sailing from Scotland to Iceland, make stops along the way in Orkney, Shetland, Faroe Islands, and more on this 8-day cruise aboard Ocean Atlantic. Enjoy matchless landscapes and seascapes, watch for migrating birds and whales, and get a glimpse into the ancient past on this adventure through the jewels of the North Atlantic.

Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.

A Viking Voyage: The Arctic to America

Dublin to Boston
19 Days from $17,095

Passing through the Hebrides, Faroe Islands and Iceland before crossing continents to Greenland, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, this epic 19-day journey aboard the Scenic Eclipse will trace some of the same points on the compass visited by the Vikings thousands of years ago.

Faroe Islands Travel Guide

Highlights of the Faroe Islands
Experience Europe like you never have before, on a tour of the North Atlantic and Arctic islands, including the Faroe Islands of Denmark. Your visit to the Faroe Islands may include visits to:

Suðuroy Island and Sumba - As you take in the dramatic cliffs, marvel at the thousands of birds that breed here, like northern fulmars, European storm petrels, European shags, black-legged kittiwakes, Atlantic puffins, common guillemots, and black guillemots.
Tórshavn - Named after Thor, this town was originally built as a viking settlement but has now grown into a flourishing modern city of 19,000.
Eysturoy and Streymoy Islands - Cliffs, waterfalls, sea stacks, and rocks make up a stunning coastline great for hiking.
Mykines & Mykinshólmur Islands - From geological wonders to a quaint lighthouse, enjoy the views on these ancient volcanic rocks.

Your cruise may also take you to neighboring countries in the North Atlantic and Arctic, like Scotland and Iceland, and perhaps even the Spitsbergen peninsula of Norway.