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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

Amazing personalized Boat tour

Samson was fantastic. He offered us a private boat tour, focusing on our personal preferences. Would recommend to everybody, 10/10.

July 11, 2021
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Dear Theresa and Jokob,
Thank you so much for the positive review. It was great fun to be out on the water with you guys. Kind regards Samson

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic "Fish, Visit & Dine in Árnafjørður" experience!

This was our best day on Faroe Islands thanks to Samson and his sister Kristianna.
You could feel how much they loved their country and culture when they told all their stories, showed the nature and presented the food.
It was very authentic and so warm hearted that you felt humbled and lucky to get such a great experience.
We can highly recommend the tour - it is worth every krone!

May 6, 2021
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Reply from boat.fo

Dear Allan and Jill,
It was a treat for us to be your hosts on this "Fish, Visit & Dine in Árnafjørður" experience. Being together with such pleasant and positive guests makes us love our country and culture even more. We are really glad we could show you the fiord and village of Árnafjørður, and welcome you to the home of our grandparents. The locals say that it is difficult to catch fish when the winds are northerly, but you still did a great job catching fish for the meal! Thank you so much for coming to see us, and many thanks for the great review!
Best wishes
Samson and Kristianna.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best experience ever

Being on a tour with Boat gave us a completely unique and personal experience. This was something I can't imagine anyone else created and I can recommend it to everyone. Samson is both skilled and friendly, ensuring that everyone will get memories for life.

November 26, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Jonas. Thank you so much for your review! And thank you for the very memorable day we had together with you and your guests. Considering we were in the month of October, the weather was very nice. The moment when we were in the company of curious seals under our boats was special. We look forward to our next adventure together.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fun and very professional trip

Super fun and very professional trip:
3 people, we fished about 50 kg of fish within 4 hours. We got wetsuits and great fishing equipment, even hot coffee. Our guide knows a lot about fishing there. We met at one PM and there was enough time to catch the ferry that same evening.
Highly recommendable.

September 29, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Michael,
Thank you very much for your review. It was a lot of fun to be out on the boat with you. A very positive experience :) I hope that you downloaded the photos, as you looked really great in several of them with the sou'wester hat!
Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent at all

Excellent at all.
Caught a lot of beautiful fish with excellent service.
Thank you Samson

September 29, 2020
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Hello Jozef,
Thank you so much for your review :) It was a great time to be out fishing in the fiord by Tórshavn with you!
Kindly Samson

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing trip with a great guide

Samson took us on a trip at his ancestral fjord and shared interesting stories and anecdotes while we took in the beautiful natural surroundings with puffins, mallemuks and other seabirds flying by. We fished at several locations while looking out for seals, and managed to catch six different types of fish with enough fish to last for at least a week! We can highly recommend a fishing trip with Samson in an authentic fishing boat and look forward to another trip when we visit again.

August 29, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Niklas and Cecilie. Thank you so much for your review. It is a priveledge to get to welcome so positive spirits as you on board. I am really glad that you enjoyed the Árnafjørður, an often overlooked gem. You did really well catching such a variety of the fish species living in the area! Thank you for visiting our islands. It would be wonderful to see you again in future :) Kind regards Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful experience with a highly welcoming and skilled guide

Amazing fishing trip with Samson, who took care of every single detail for an unique and unforgettable experience.
If you are seeking for magnificent Faroese landscapes, authentic fishing experience and good catches, you are certainly in the right hands with boat.fo !
We highly recommend !

August 22, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Quentin and Olivier,
Thank you so much for the review! It was a really nice day out on the boat in the fiord of Funningsfjørður. You were great company and you caught quite a few nice fish! Until next time, good luck on your future adventures!
Kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful experience

Wonderful experience! Would definitely recommend it to my friends visiting the Faroe Islands in the future. Nice typical Faroese boat and we catched a lot of fish :). Samson is a great guide and really kind too.

August 21, 2020
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Thank you so much for the review Diego! I had a great time today - it would be a pleasure in future to welcome some of your friends on our islands and take them on a fishing trip! Take care.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect fishing

Perfect fishing. I have never caught that many fish.

We had the best trip with captain Samson who was extremely kind, pleasant and added local anecdotes on Faroe Island history.

Will definitely do it again

August 16, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Morten,
Thank you so much for your review. It was a great time to be out with you guys on the boat in Funningsfjørður! That was some fast fishing! Will look forward to welcoming you on board again in the future. Best of luck.
Kind regards Samson

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

fantastic experience

Me and my friends had an excellent time during the trip. Samson was an extremely knowledgable guide and told us many interesting stories and facts about the Faroe Islands. I would definitely recommended taking the guided/fishing tour as it is really worth it to see some of the beautiful sights and there's plenty time for angling afterwards.

Although it might be a bit more expensive then your regular fishing trip, it is, in my experience, 100% worth it because of the effort and time put into it. All together it was one of the best things we experienced while on the Faroe Islands and I would recommend to everyone visiting.

August 12, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Tijn. Thank you so much for your review! It was a great time to be out on the boat with you and your friends. It is so refreshing to see you youngsters travelling and building memories together! A fishing competition against your buddies only adds to the fun :) Good luck to all of you with your studies and your future adventures! Kind regards Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My adult family and I wanted to to go…

My adult family and I wanted to to go on an unaccompanied boat trip for pleasure and fishing on a very short notice. We were happy to learn, that Samson is an extraordinarily friendly skipper, that fixed it, so ended up with two beautiful days at Funningsfjørður catching cod, haddock, whiting and more spectacular relatives cusk and blue ling. All due to Samson’s skilled advice on both safety and fishing spots.

July 29, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Thomas,
Thank you very much for your review and kind words! The area that you were fishing in, the beautiful Funningsfjørður, has many interesting fishing spots. As you learned, the fish will not always co-operate and be in the same spot. That is where the skill of the anglers comes into play. You and your family surely possess this skill as you caught a lot of fish! Thank you very much for treating the boat, the safety equipment and the fishing gear with great care. It was a real pleasure to rent a boat to you, and should you decide to travel to the Faroe Islands once more, you are most welcome to contact us. Greetings to your family, kindly Samson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had the best experience

We had the best experience! Would recommend for everyone visiting Faroe Island. You get an authentic fishing experience, an awesome guide who also shows you the cliffs and caves while telling stories about the area. We caught huge fish on our trip and also saw puffins and seals.
You are provided warm waterproff clothing, fishing rod, hooks and bait and get to keep the fish that you catch. If you want them cut out for you your guide will help you do that as well.
It was by far the best experience we had and we will do it again next summerz.

July 23, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Thank you very much Jeanett! It was a great pleasure to be out on the boat with you guys! You caught a lot of fish! It was great to see that the boys could not compete with the girl on board when it came to catching the biggest fish :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Totally worth it

Totally worth it, wonderful experience!

July 18, 2020
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Reply from boat.fo

Hello Zoltan, thank you very much for your review! It was a real pleasure to have you on board. Best of luck, kind regards Samson.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Excellent experience. Trustful skipper and excellent guide both for fishing and landscapes. Enjoined a lot. To be definitely recommended. Luciano and Elena from Italy

August 31, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended!

Very good experience with boat.fo and Samson. Highly professional, skilled and safe service. Samson is eager to help, accommodate requests and is very flexible. Good service! Highly recommended for exploring the fjords on your own.

June 11, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience with boat.fo

Samson gave us a really fantastic experience! I cannot recommend working with Samson and Boat.fo enough. He really went beyond the requirements to make sure that we had a great experience. We ended up catching many cod and other species in the fjord. The boat itself was very nice and made for an authentic cruise through the bay.

May 31, 2019
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