Iceland not expecting many Faroese tourists

Icelandic authorities announced on Tuesday that tourists from the Faroes were not required to self-quarantine on arrival in the country.

Minutes after this announcement was made, Faroese travellers started enquiring about trips to Iceland with Smyril Line ferry Norrøna.

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However, according to the Icelandic branch of Smyril Line, there will not be an explosive growth of tourists coming from the Faroes because they will be required to self-quarantine once they return to the Faroes.

A Smyril Line Iceland spokesperson told Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaðið that they are preparing for an increased number of Faroese tourists, but not many more than the current 20-30 per week.

“But if we receive 100 tourists rather than 20-30, it will make a difference,” the spokesperson said.

Translated by prosa.fo