M/S Sam: The Kalsoy Ferry

The M/S Sam is a small and sturdy vessel that carries only 12 to 17 cars. It has an open to deck for vehicles and a salon below deck (and below waterline) for passengers.

During summer it's highly recommended to get reservations or show up well in advance to get a spot, or walk on like the locals. But in late March we found that crowds weren't a problem and that we were the only tourists on Kalsoy Island.

The ferry ride to Kalsoy from Klaksvik is only about 20 minutes and is entirely inside the deep fjords of the islands archipelago, but that doesn't mean the ride can't be sporty during high winds, as we experienced on our ride back to Klaksvik!Read more