Akranes

The boat

About the boat - Akranes

The boat was built in 1999. It has a Yanmar engine of 298 kw/420 HK and it can take up to 7 persons for fishing trips and 9 persons for sightseeing trips.

Name of the boat Akranes

Operator Akrenes Fishing

Name of skipper Edvard Fredriksen

Location Miðvágur on the island Vágar,

Capacity 7 persons for fishing trips and 9 persons for sightseeing trips

Technical info Sómi 870, L: 8,70, W: 2,57 m, D: 1,62 m, Engine Yanmar 420 HP

Season/species Cod, haddock, plaice, flounder and sometimes halibut

Norðlýsið has vast opportunities to offer. We offer exiting and very charming fishing trip with the schooner Norðlýsið. You get to catch fish and taste a great fish meal. The skipper is a master cook, creating the finest art from the fruit of the sea.

Trip 3 hours or as agreed

Prices Tuesday & Thursday 19.00 - 22.00

Adults DKK. 250,- Children 2 - 12 years DKK 125,-

Fishing area The trip usually starts from Nólsoyarfjørður, where you may catch cod, red cod, halibut and Pollack. If the weather does not permit this, the trip goes to Festfjørður.

Departure point Departure from the East Harbour in Tórshavn or as agreed

Service Tea, coffee, soup and warm meal. The skipper is a master cook, creating the finest art from the fruit of the sea.

Equipment Fishing equipment for 20 persons

Comfort 14 bunk beds, kitchen, toilet.

Catch/Species Cod, Red cod, Halibut and Pollack.

Sightseeing tours - Norðlýsið

Norðlýsið has vast opportunities to offer. The schooner may take you to the popular cliff concerts or for a visit at the farm on the island of Koltur. You may also sail out to Borðan, the southernmost tip of the island og Nólsoy, to Stóra Dimun or other exiting places. Regular departures from May until October 2008

Tuesday 09.00 to 12.00 Sightseeing Cruise

13.00 to 18.00 Concert in the caves

19.00 to 22.00 Fishing trip

Thursday 09.00 to 12.00 Sightseeing Cruise

19.00 to 22.00 Fishing trip