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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A truly special boat trip in Árnafjørður. A cozy, breathtaking place, made even more memorable by the small handcrafted wooden boat, which fits only five people and gives the experience a less-touri... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The tour with Samson was a very nice experience. We were the only two passengers and enjoyed an exclusive and relaxed trip. The wooden boat created an atmospheric adventure as we could reach out to t... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. We were incredibly lucky with calm, sunny weather and excellent fishing. Samson was an entertaining host and made the trip fun throughout. There was a m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a wonderful day, both because of the natural wonders Samson showed us from his boat and because the fishing was excellent. I highly recommend this trip.

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  1. Sightseeing Tour Agency

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boat.fo arrange boat tours in some of the most beautiful fjords of the Faroe Islands. You sail in a traditional wooden Faroese boat designed for mindful exploration. You sail by wondrous landscapes with gorges, sea-caves and towering cliffs, perfect for photography. You see wildlife, seabirds, seals and learn about the marine ecosystem. On the fishing tours you may catch various species of fish. You hear local stories from the area. The tours are for small groups and families that enjoy active travel with dramatic landscape, nature, wildlife, fishing and stories. There are various tours to choose from including: "Seabirds, Seals & Sea-caves", "Fishing & Sightseeing", "Family tour" and "Fish, Visit & Dine" Please feel welcome to visit our website to learn more.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience.

We had a great experience.! Strongly recommend.!!!

11 July 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Andrea. Thank you very much for your review. It was a pleasure to have you on board on our tour! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was the best thing we did while…

This was the best thing we did while visiting. It was so much fun, we learned a lot - I highly recommend going.

8 July 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Kristine. Thank you so much for your review. I really enjoyed the tour out on the fiord with you. Good luck with everything. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome time with Samson, followed by great lunch

We had an awesome time with Samson. The fishing was incredible (we caught lots of cod, haddock, and coal fish), and the scenery was beautiful. Saw lots of wildlife, including puffins on the ocean and lots of arctic terns, as well as sailing through some ocean caves. Samson gave us a great history of the area, with personal touches given he grew up in the town where we fished. The meal with had with Myrna and Kristian afterwards was equally great (and delicious, with local delicacies for appetizer, our fish for the main course, and homemade ice cream with rhubarb for dessert). Highly recommend the fish, visit, and dine experience - the highlight of our trip to the Faroe Islands.

7 July 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Campbell. Thank you so much for your review! Thank you for great company and conversation out on the fiord. I enjoyed showing you the Árnafjørður and sharing some of the local stories and also observing the wildlife together with you. You did really well to catch plenty of fish! So glad that you enjoyed your visit at Myrna and Kristians place and your meal prepared from your own catch of fish! Best greetings to Natalie. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BOOK IT!

Samson is amazing! I can’t recommend this experience enough. We were beaming all day from the views, to the company, to the fish! It was a day we will cherish and remember forever! Thank you!!!

3 July 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Shelby. Thank you so much of your review! And thank you for a great time out on the fiord - I so much enjoyed it! It was inspiring to receive all the wonderful photographs that you and Kassidy took. Thank you!! The best of luck. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience! We took out two daughters on this trip and they are still talking about it. Everything was very memorable - the views while on the boat, the hosts, the stories and history, not to mention we caught many fish. After fishing, we had a great meal (of the fish we caught and other local foods), hosted at a nearby residence. I very highly recommend this trip!

30 June 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Gary. Thank you so much for your review. Great to hear that your daughters enjoyed the day! Thank you for our time together out on the boat. You did really well to catch plenty of fish! Myrna sends her greetings, she very much enjoyed your visit for home-dining and showing you the village. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a beautiful experience!

Samson provided a great experience for us! We spent a beautiful afternoon learning about where he grew up. We learned about local birds and fish and a bit of the history of the area. We caught so many fish that we could keep to prepare for dinner. He prepared a snack of sandwiches of dried lamb sausage and cheese, which we enjoyed floating peacefully in a sea cave.
It was our favorite activity of the trip!

26 June 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Sharyl. Thank you very much for your review! It was a pleasure being out on the fiord with you sharing some of the stories from the area. You did well to document the locations we visited with your camera. I really enjoyed your Instagram post! Thank you! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

wonderful family fishing trip

We had a wonderful day with our three children on the boat. We did fish, explore, see and learn about animals and have a great time.

31 May 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Daniela. Thank you very much for your review. It was a lot of fun to be out on the fiord with your family. I think you may have some future boat captains in the family! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experience the Faroe Islands from the sea

Good and accommodating guide who knows the waters and who finds good fishing opportunities. The coast and wildlife can be experienced from the sea. The trip is well divided between fishing and sailing.

11 May 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Henrik and Michael. Thank you so much for your review! Although early in the season, you did really well to catch fish! Thank you also for apreciating the landscapes around the fiord. Best wishes. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Me and my family spent 2 great days on…

Me and my family spent 2 great days on tour with Mt Samson. On the first day he took me and my son on a fantastic fishing trip on which my son discovered his passion for fishing mostly because of Mr Samsons enthusiasm, knowledge and interesting stories.
On the second day he took the entire family on a roadtrip with spectacular views and even more interesting stories. Thank you Mr Samson for this great experience !!!

14 February 2024
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Seinar and family.
It was a joy to be out on the fiord Kollafjørður with you! You and your son did really well catching Atlantic cod! As is proper with a good fishing trip we lost the biggest one :) Thank you also for a great time with the family on the road seeing some of our landscapes. Thank you for good company and interesting conversations. Good luck with everything. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

We booked a trip as part of our honeymoon. We originally booked a fishing trip and dining experience but due to bad weather that was no longer possible. Boat.fo got in touch quickly and offered us another fishing trip on another day.
It was a highlight of our honeymoon! Samson was a fantastic knowledgable guide and he helped us catch some great fish. He taught us so much about the Faroes and we loved the experience - recommend!

29 June 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Joe. Thank you very much for your review. It was a pleasure to be out on on the fiord with you! Thank you so much for being flexible, when the weather conditions made the initial tour impossible. The very best of luck to you and thank you for visiting our islands. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic trip 10/10

What a fantastic trip. The fishing was great fun and the scenery is incredibly beautiful. The tour guide is really nice and happy to answer any questions. Thank you very much for this beautiful experience. Appreciate it very much!
Natania and Sören

13 September 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Natania and Sören. Thank you so much for your review! And thank you for good company and conversations out on the fiord today. Hopefully you were able to prepare for a lovely meal of fresh fish when you returned home today! The very best wishes. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Fishing Trip

boat.fo provided us with an exceptional fishing trip experience. Samson, was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable, sharing valuable insights throughout our adventure. The trip was enjoyable and left us with fantastic memories. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a great fishing excursion, and would definitely book it again.

20 August 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Harald. Thank you so much for your review! I really enjoyed being out on the fiord with you. You did well to catch several species of fish! The very best wishes. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 Experience!

We booked this tour as a way to end of our Faroe Islands journey and it did not disappoint!

Samson was great at finding spots for us to fish and we were rewarded (maybe too easily) with fish the moment we set our hooks down. His expert steering and understanding of the waters also ensured my seasickness did not act up at all during the few hours we were out.

The meal we had at Frida and Poul’s was like dining with old friends. We were treated to traditional dishes, as well as the fish we just caught!

Highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested. You will not regret it!

15 August 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Sherbelle and Heng. Thank you so much for your review of your "Fish, Visit & Dine"-experience. It was such a great time out on the fiord with you. You did really well to catch several species of fish to bring home to Frida to prepare for your meal! We are very happy that you enjoyed the home-dining experience! Thank you again and the very best wishes to you. Kindly Samson and Frida.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fish and dine experience

If you are wavering on whether to book the fish and dine experience during your visit to the Faroes do it and you will definitely not regret it! Even if you don’t normally go fishing it is something everyone will enjoy and no experience is needed. Samson made the fishing trip so much fun for both me and my wife and was the highlight day of our wonderful week in the Faroes. I felt like the fishing also connected us to the history of the Faroes with so much being tied to fishing and the sea. We were even treated to an incredible experience of seeing dolphins in the fjord as well! (very rare!) Samson is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and made us feel so much “at home.”

Samson then passed us along to Myrna and Kristian to prepare the cod and haddock that we had caught. The traditional Faroese cuisine in their house was so wonderful and they truly treated us as welcome guests in their home. It was such a great way for us as tourists to connect with the local culture through this experience and sharing a meal together.

We stayed in Torshavn and used a taxi to get back and forth to the experience so you don’t necessarily need a car to to do this.

Thanks Samson, Myrna, and Kristian for a wonderful experience that my wife and I will remember for the rest of our lives!

26 August 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Steven and Sarah. Thank you so much for your generous review! And thank you for your detailed description of your "Fish, Visit & Dine - experience" with us. Thank you for a fantastic time out on the fiord! To Myrna and Kristian the time with you was familiar as if you were locals. Thank you for your positive company and genuine interest in our Faroe Islands culture and cuisine! The very best wishes. Kindly Samson, Myrna and Kristian.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just a great tour

Just a great tour, very personell and informative, the trip was so breathtaking, much more than we expected
Thank you very much, we will come back!!
Siggi and Gernot

20 August 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Siggi and Gernot. Thank you very much for your review. Thank you for many great fishing stories from your travels. Looking forward to the next time we meet! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We highly recommend boat.fo

From the very start our experience with boat.fo was positive. It was easy to select and book the trip that we wanted to do via the website. When we arrived in Arnafjordur we were impressed with how organised and prepared the equipment was for the trip. This emphasised the professionalism of the company.
Our guide, Samson, was friendly and welcoming. He shared his knoweldge and experience willingly and told us stories about the area.
We had a beautiful day for our fishing experience which meant we were able to visit some sea caves as well. These were amazing!
Something that really impressed us was the care and consideration Samson took with the fish we caught. He treated them respectfully, making sure all parts of the fish were used and there was no waste. This meant a lot to us and demsontrated the commitment to a sustatinable travel that is detailed on the boat.fo website.
If you are considering a guided fishing trip in the Faroe Islands we strongly recommend boat.fo.
Thank you for a wonderful morning :-)

13 August 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Lizzy. Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for outlining some of the aspects that you found important and that are important to us as a company, not the least the sustainability in our activities. I really enjoyed our time together out on the fiord. It was such a nice day. Thank you for a wonderful morning :) Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

We were originally scheduled for monday morning, but the weather was not good. Samson called us to inform us and kept in touch to finally reschedule us for Thursday afternoon. We had a great day on the water with breathtaking views and caught a lot of fish. Samson told us some stories about his life on the Faroe Islands and interesting facts about the local wildlife. He even brought snacks and warm drinks for all of us.

It was an unforgettable experience we would totally recommend!!

túsand takk fyri Samson!

9 August 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Nathalie and Thomas. Túsund takk fyri! I really enjoyed our time together out on the boat in Árnafjørður. Thank you for being open to resceduling when the weather was not good. The very best wishes. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best

Samson was a great captain that took us out for an amazing fishing trip. He know exactly where the fish were hiding! The sights were amazing and I'm so happy we got to see the beautiful islands from the sea as well. It really gives a perspective. I had high expectations and this trip exceeded every single one.

26 July 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Laura. Thank you so much for the review. It was so much fun to be out on the fiord with you and Mattias. You did really well catching fish. It was great that Mattias was able to catch caught a nice Atlantic cod as he had hoped for! The very best wishes. Kindly Samson

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