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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

The best ever fishing day!

Fishing in Faroe Island with Samson on his boat is like eating your preferred meal cooked by your mother After a long period away from home, it has no comparison and no price; you have to enjoy this moment with a nice man, knowledgable, on board a beautiful wooden boat in thé beautiful fjord of faroe

9 August 2023
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Dear Julien. Thank you so much for those kind words. It was a true joy to be out on the Árnafjørður with your family. The very best wishes, kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unforgettable adventure

Samson is a very passionate and knowledgeable tour guide. He drove us around and showed us some of the most incredible and stunning places in the Faroe Islands. A “close encounter” with a puffin and whale watching were two highlights of our trip. I recommend Samson and his company to anyone who wants to experience an outdoor adventure in the Faroe Islands. I will always remember the time we spent together during that early August weekend. Thank you again, Samson.

10 August 2023
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Dear Mike. Thank you so much for your review and for your words. It was such a beautiful day. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for good company and conversaton. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, if you like persinal approach.

Everything was arranged perfectly and timely. Samson is very helpful and knowledgeable. He has small local handcrafted wooden boat, which is well maintained. All safety precautions were taken. Very nice and personal approach. Hes program is not set in stone and he always takes into account customers wishes. He had hot drinks and snacks for us, which was the cherry on the cake.
Thank you Samson for great experience.

23 July 2023
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Hello Enrico & Tiina. Thank you very much for your review! And thank you for a great fishing tour! I enjoyed to hear you from Estonia and Jussi from Finland communicate on the boat, since I had heard that your languages are closely related. Thank you for the bottle of Kelluke! It was very tasty! Best wishes, Samson.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful trip from Hvannasund

We had a wonderful trip from Hvannasund with Samson. He is very knowledgeable captain, and prepared all the fishing gear for us. The first 6 fishes we caught were 6 different species: Red fish, cod, haddock, whiting, tusk and wolf-fish (!). Eventually we caught 13, but out from one of the fishes mouth, a sand-eel appeared, so at the end we caught 14 of which 7 different species 😀. After some good fishing, we ended up in a sea cave for a good lunch, and ended the trip with some nice conversations. Of all the things we did on the Faroe islands, this was by far the best experience, our sons of 15 and 17 even thought this was the best fishing experience they ever had, and I do not think this will be surpassed by anything we still have planned here. Many thanks to Samson for the really fantastic experience!

31 July 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Marc. Thank you so much for your review. It was so enjoyable to be out on the fiord with your family! To catch the first six fish in a row with all of them being different species is very unusual :) It was good to see that your sons were inspired by the biodiversity - fishing and exploring! Thank you for interesting conversations and good company. Greetings to everyone! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent trip with an enthusiastic…

Excellent trip with an enthusiastic guide. Visited several caves and watched birds - and got quite a catch of haddock and one big cod (by me!). Highly recommended

23 July 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Jussi. Thank you very much for your review! It was great to be out on the fiord with you in Árnafjørður! You did well to catch fish! Best of luck with your journey on the sailboat! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The boat driver was extremely good and…

The boat driver was extremely good and his lknoglege about the area and fishing. The equipments was in a perfect condition

20 July 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Jacob. Thank you so much for the review. Thank you for a great day out on the fiord. It was fun to see your son taking after you in fishing talent! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good host en fishing guide

Very good weather , we used various fishing techniks and the told us along the way about the history of the faroer islands.. very interesting..

22 June 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Jeffrey. Thank you so much for the review. The weather was perfect. At the same time the fish were not easy to catch. Nature in all its beauty and mystique. It is a blessing to have guests that gracefully embrace this. Best wishes, Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Faroese Fishing Trip

I had the most amazing experience fishing with Samson! The scenery was utterly beautiful and I was lucky enough to catch a few fish as well. Overall a great day out and would highly recommend.

22 June 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Felix. Thank you so much for the review! It was great to be out on the fiord with you. Thank you for good company and conversation. Hopefully this is not the last time we see you in the Faroe Islands! Good luck with your project! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

amazing

Had an amazing fishing trip and some sightseeing in Havannasund. I totally recomend this trip.

29 June 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Mario. Thank you so much for your review. It was a great time to be out on the fiord with you and Annika. Best wishes, Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arnafjördur experience

We loved the way Samson hosted the trip, how good he is at what he is doing. It was so much more than an fishing trip for us - we learnt about the Faroe Islands both history and modern life and wildlife. We also talked about life in general. So glad we choose Boat.fo instead of something else with a bigger boat just focusing on catching fish. With Boat.fo it was just how we like it!

22 June 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Erika and Olle. Thank you so much for your review! It was a great time to be out on the fiord with you. It means a lot that the experience gave meaning to you, both when it comes to the fishing, but also on other levels. Thank you for interesting conversation and good company. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Fishing and Dine Experience with locals.

We absolutely had a blast out in the fjord with Samson.
Fishing was amazing - we catched a lot fish.
Samson prepared everything for us and we even had a small meal with coffee while he was guiding us through the fjord and telling us stories about his childhood as he grew up there.

Afterwards we had dinner with Myrna and Kristian which also was very special.
They prepared small pieces of local food to try and then prepared the Fish we caught.
We felt very welcome, it felt more like being friends since we ate at their home.

I would absolutely recommend this tour.
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17 June 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Thank you so much for your review! It was very enjoyable to be out on the fiord with you and to share some of the local stories. You both did really well at catching fish! We are so glad you enjoyed the home-dining experience at Myrna and Kristian's place. To meet lovely and positive people like you gives us a lot of meaning and joy. Kindly Samson and Myrna.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Fantastic boat ride

Fantastic boat ride, but not much fishing.

13 June 2023
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Reply from boat.fo

Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a fantastick boat ride with us. Sometimes the fish leave you wondering.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing winter fish trip

Amazing winter fish trip; beautiful traditional boat and great catch :) good materials and education! Nice lunch+coffee! And communication was super!

8 November 2022
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Laura. Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for good company and conversation out on the fiord! It was fun to watch you and your sister having a fishing competition :) Hopefully you were able to prepare a nice meal from your catch of fish! Best of luck with everything. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent fishing experience:)

Attention to details and safety with beautiful natural setting created memorable quality fishing experience, and of course record 7kg catch!

28 October 2022
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Tarmo and Liis! Thank you for the review. I really enjoyed our time together out on the fiord. Seeing that big fish come up from the deep was special :) Thank you and best wishes. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fabulous trip with Sampson

A fabulous trip with Sampson! 5 stars in every category, an unconditional YES

10 September 2022
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Robert. Thank you very much for your reveiew. Thank you for a great day out on the fiord - you did well to catch a lot of fish! Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I catched many species of Fishes

I catched many species of Fishes.
This was my greatest experiences by fishing. Iam even much happy for this good Day in my life as Tourist in over 40 Countries.

Your Brother Acar

2 September 2022
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Acar.
Thank you so much for your review and very kind words. Thank you for interesting conversation on the tour. Thank you for sharing stories about your people and your people's Mythology. Very best wishes.
Your brother Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exellent experience

29 August 2022
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Pasi. Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for being such good company on a day with a lot of rain. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unforgettable experience

We spent a marvellous day with Samson on his Faroese boat in Árnafjørður. Everything was perfectly prepared for us: floatation suits, boots, even coffee and snacks we enjoyed on the boat. Samson is a wonderful storyteller and he told us amazing stories about his family and about living on the Faroe Islands. We visited beautiful, unspoiled places, had coffee inside a grotto, drove Samson’s boat, caught a lot of fish, observed the puffins and had an astonishing view of the ocean, cliffs and hills all this time. This is definitely a must do when you’re visiting the Faroe Islands. We’ll definitely book another trip when we go there again.

Thank you for the opportunity to experience the unforgettable, cathartic harmony between the present moment, the stunning, pure, primeval nature and the history of the place and its people.

23 August 2022
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Alina. Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for a really enjoyable day out on the water! It was a pleasure to show the Árnafjørður and share stories from the life there. Thank you for interesting conversations and good company. It was interesting to learn about your work and thank you for generously sharing ideas. Greet everybody - it would be great to see you again one day! Best of luck with everything. Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Fishing Adventure!

Our time with Samson, our expert guide, on a 4 hour fishing trip was the highlight of our time in the Faroe Islands. We were well equipped for the adventure, including professional outerwear that kept us toasty for the trip. We saw many amazing landscapes from the water and visited a grotto as well. Samson provided a knowledgeable Faroese perspective on the area answering our many questions. Best of all we caught over a dozen Whiting, Cod and Haddock. We ate fresh fish for the next 3 nights! This was a very memorable experience for my husband and I-we could not be more enthusiastic!

16 August 2022
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Deborah and Vern! Thank you so much for your review! It was a great time to be out in the boat with you in the fiord, Árnafjørður. So happy to hear that you made some nice meals from the different species of fish that you caught! Thank you and best wishes, Samson.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Above and beyond what we had expected!

If you’re looking for a unique experience in the Faroe Islands that will provide you with spectacular landscapes, stories of the locals and their culture, and the opportunity to catch a boatload of fish, booking a boat tour/fishing excursion should be at the top of your list! We connected with Samson, our boat captain/guide, a few weeks before our trip. He responded to our emails very quickly and left no questions unanswered. The day before our scheduled boat trip, Samson reached out by phone to make sure we were still meeting him for the tour. Our boat tour was in Árnafjørður and the scenery wasu like anything we had ever seen! Samson also provided an account of the history of this special place, including his own family’s history and ties to the area. We saw just about every kind of bird that migrates through the archipelago (yes, including Puffins), about a dozen seals playing in caves, and we also reeled in almost 2 dozen fish! This is an experience that i would recommend to anyone who is looking for some riveting memories of their time spent on and around the islands.

8 August 2022
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Justin and Cassidy. Thank you so much for your heartwarming review. It means a lot. It is so kind of you to take the time to go into details with what you experienced on the tour. It is inspiring for us to learn that our tours give real meaning to our guests. Thank you, and the best of luck with everything. Kindly Samson

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