Passage Stats
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Price: $6,600
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer.
Distance: 600 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 11
Start Port: Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
End Port: Reykjavik, Iceland
SYNOPSIS
If you are into seabirds, Vikings, epic offshore sailing and massive cliffs with waterfalls and lighthouses on top of them, this is the right trip for you! We’ll start the adventure in Torshavn and sail west through the dramatic Faroe Islands before making the leap across the ocean to Iceland. The Arctic summer is in full swing, and the sunset will last for hours and gradually turn into sunrise after just a short pause below the horizon. We’ll likely make our first landfall at Vestmannaeyjar, a gorgeous volcanic fishing island south of Reykjavik.
You’ll arrive in Reykjavik just a week before the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse! We recommend you spend a week exploring the island and catch the total eclipse from the west coast near Reykjavik on the 12th of August before heading home!
Get your tickets early, there will likely be many eclipse chasers coming to Iceland at that time!
Typical Weather Pattern
The typical weather pattern between the Faroe Islands and Reykjavik, Iceland, is characterized by a maritime climate with predominantly westerly winds. Expect frequent changes in weather conditions, with overcast skies and intermittent rain. The region often experiences strong gusts due to the orographic effect of the islands, leading to choppy seas and occasional squalls, particularly in the spring and autumn months. Temperatures generally range from mild to cool, with water temperatures remaining relatively low, impacting sailing conditions year-round.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2026 ISBJØRN | Faroe Islands – Reykjavik, Iceland’ as your preferred passage.
We’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours to confirm bunk availability, send you the long-form crew application & invoice you the 50% deposit to hold your spot. Balance will be due 60 days prior to the trip start date.
Payments are non-refundable. You'll be asked to agree to our terms & conditions on your application before submitting the deposit. Please read them carefully.
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Join the boat at 13:00 on the passage start date. Crew must depart the boat by 12:00 Noon on the passage end date.
Make sure you eat lunch before joining! We’ll get straight into bunk assignments & briefings once all crew have arrived.
Travel logistics & specific itinerary will be sent in the Passage Newsletter #2 emailed to all crew 2-4 months before passage departure.
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All 59º North passages are led by qualified RYA / MCA Yachtmaster Ocean-certified skippers & mates. All miles sailed onboard both boats will count towards your own license mileage requirements. We are happy to provide certificates to this effect for your RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster or other countries’ sea-time requirements.
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We now reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! You will not be ‘alone’ when you sail with 59º North. Learn more here.