Klaksvik Bordoy, Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands

43 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 Cruises)

Seabourn Cruise Line (42 Cruises)


Frequently Asked Questions

Usually at the north basin near the hamlet of Ánir, about 3 kilometres from the centre. A free shuttle links the quay to the tourist information office downtown in about ten minutes.
Yes, along the coast road, flat and open, with the island's peaks behind. It is 3 kilometres from the quay: perfectly walkable, though the free shuttle exists for anyone who would rather save their legs for the town.
Fishing, and you see it on arrival: stacked nets, painted hulls, the smell of salt and fresh fish. The second town of the Faroe Islands with some 5,000 people, it sits on a narrow isthmus between two bays, which earned it the nickname of the Faroese fishing capital.
The working harbour, which remains the real spectacle of the call: trawlers under repair, crates of cod, fishermen talking on the quays. Wandering along the basins means watching an industry that has supported the archipelago for generations.
The largest church in the Faroe Islands, built in 1963, a few minutes' walk from the centre. Its architecture draws on old Nordic farm churches: rough stone walls, a soaring roof, soft light. A traditional boat hung from the vault recalls the bond between faith and the sea.
Yes, and it surprises people: a former chemistry laboratory turned museum. The building held a fabric shop opened in 1919, then a laboratory from 1932 to 1961. Bottles, instruments and shelves remain in place as though the chemist had just stepped out. A neighbouring room displays old Faroese tools.
Yes, up to the heights above the town, for a single view over the bays, the roofs and the neighbouring islands. The path climbs steeply and the weather turns fast: proper shoes and a waterproof are essential.
A stroll along the water, where the shifting light on the slopes is enough to hold the eye, then the shopping streets in the centre: wool shops, cafés and small grocers selling locally knitted sweaters. On a clear day, Kunoy and Kalsoy stand out to the north.
Half a day for the essentials, more if a hike is added. The town fits into a few streets: this is a call that asks nobody to rush.
Both the Danish and the Faroese króna are used, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. On Sundays several shops close; the churches and the trails stay open.