The Port of Vagur in the Faroe Islands the newest member at Cruise Europe
The Port of Vagur in the Faroe Islands is Cruise Europe’s newest member. It has two quays – 86m long and 10m depth and 130m/7m – all located just 400m from the town centre although shuttle buses can be arranged on request.
On June 27 Adventure Canada called with Ocean Endeavour bringing 175 passengers. Prior to this the port received a call of similar size in 2018. “We are currently in the process of preparing the port for the cruise ship industry and trying to get calls for 2024,” explains Magnus Pauli West, tourist manager in Vagur.
In connection with the port’s efforts to get more cruiseships, he adds that an online calendar will show what ships are arriving when rather than the present one which only shows past calls.
There are also eight large anchorages and several smaller along the tender quay.
Although there is no terminal, the port area is closed off and passengers and crew are within easy reach of town centre, a tourist information centre, WiFi hotspots, public toilets, shops, cafes, green spaces and tourist attractions.
Looking ahead, Magnus Pauli West says: “The port is undergoing developing a new strategy and looking into becoming a greenport. This strategy and the work afterwards will include updates to current facilities at the harbour.”
When it comes to shore excursions, he says: “The tourist information centre tailor-makes destination packages for arriving ships. These could include the Faroese chain dance, guided tours, excursions, access to museum and art galleries, beer tasting and much more. The emphasis is on local and sustainable.”
In addition a cruise catalogue is being designed which will be ready and available, both in print and online, at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg in September. This handy document highlights Vagur as a sustainable tourist destination, the local attractions and products on offer and the fact that a deep fjord shelters Vagur from currents and waves, making it a safe and reliable port of call.
(The Port of Vagur in the Faroe Islands the newest member at Cruise Europe)
