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Run late in the season, when the permanent daylight of the midnight sun is gone and the nights are longer and dark enough to offer the best chance of seeing the northern lights, we set off from Iceland’s remote east coast. If conditions are right and we’re lucky, the magical aurora borealis may dance with its green light over the ice-capped mountains and steep fjords as we set off into the ocean and leave land behind.
It’s a two day offshore passage across the far northeast corner of the Atlantic Ocean, a stretch of open water few sailors cross, bound for the haunting, windswept archipelago of the Faroe Islands. With sheer cliffs, carved rock formations, and dense seabird colonies, the world famous Faroes (One of Conde Nast’s top 10 places in the world to see) truly feel like nowhere else.
We aim to spend around three days here. Depending on conditions, we can take a local boat trip through the towering bird cliffs and deep into the sea caves of Mykines, we can visit the turf-roofed hamlet of Saksun, set on a tidal lagoon and known for its dramatic stillness and hike to Kallur Lighthouse, perched high on a headland that feels like the edge of the world, passing James Bond’s grave as we go!
From the Faroes, we turn south again for a final two-day sail to Scotland’s northwest coast. Castles and distilleries line the sea lochs, and the landscapes here are justly famous. It’s a passage through three very different worlds, remote, raw, and unforgettable.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime with the offshore sailing experts?
This passage from Iceland to Scotland via the Faroe Islands is run by Rubicon 3, Europe’s leading experts in offshore adventure sailing. We specialise in taking everyday people, men and women, solo travellers, relative newcomers and experienced sailors alike, on iconic offshore adventures that are as rewarding as they are real.
You’ll be part of a mixed crew, typically aged between 30 and 65, with a broad range of sailing experience. Some will have sailed extensively, others may only have been on the water once or twice. Either way, everyone gets fully involved from day one: helming, navigating, trimming sails, cooking, and standing watch. Our skippers, among the most respected in the industry, will teach you everything you need to know, from plotting positions to managing heavy weather, ensuring you’re actively learning throughout the trip.
Rubicon 3 runs real adventure sailing, not a packaged cruise. You’ll face open ocean conditions, explore remote and beautiful places, and sail with an exceptional group of people. It’s offshore sailing as it should be.
Want to join?
Click the Dates & Prices button to see available departures, along with full travel details including where to fly, when to arrive, and where to join the boat. Please note, due to the stop in the Faroe Islands, this is not a qualifying passage for RYA Yachtmaster Ocean. You can find our qualifying passages here.
