Bergen established a cruise network
Bergen Cruise Network was launched in February 2026 and brings together key stakeholders across the local cruise value chain, including the Port of Bergen, shore excursion providers, transport companies, and attractions.
The network was initiated by the Port of Bergen in cooperation with Visit Bergen, Bergen City Centre (Bergen Sentrum), the Municipality of Bergen, and Vestland County Council.
Krysta Alexa Singh, managing director, Bergen Cruise Network and cruise destination manager, Port of Bergen, explains: “The network was established in response to a clear need for better coordination, improved information flow, and greater predictability for both the destination and cruiselines. As one of the world’s most sustainable ports and the largest cruise port in Norway, Bergen recognises the importance of a more collaborative approach to destination development.”
The aim, she adds, is not to increase cruise volumes, but to strengthen quality, coordination, and local value creation. This includes improving communication and destination overview, supporting product development across stakeholders, enhancing passenger flow, and promoting a more sustainable approach to cruise tourism.
Singh concludes: “The level of engagement has exceeded even my own ambitious expectations and clearly shows the commitment across our industry to strengthen collaboration and coordination. I’m genuinely excited about what we can build together.”
(Bergen established a cruise network)
