Tagged: Cruise Norway

Kristiansund is offering an alternative berth at Averoy, which is 20 minutes’ drive from the town. Tenders can also be used, weather permitting. (more…)

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. (more…)

Mo i Rana is working with the Norwegian government on a plan to dredge 300m-long Toraneskaia, which will increase the depth from 6.5m to about 9.5m/10m at at cost of NKr 114 million (€10.1 million). (more…)

The local council of Eidfjord has established a new company, Visit Eidfjord KF, to take over both the destination marketing and the port operations. (more…)

European Cruise Service (ECS) is experiencing strong growth and is seeing the results of targeted work with a zero-emission strategy. (more…)

Helgeland in northern Norway is located south of the Artic Circle. Cruiseship access is via the Port of Sandnessjoen. To date, there have been no cruise calls but in 2023 Norwegian Cruise Line is visiting with Norwegian Star. (more…)

Salmon Eye has been launched in Rosendal. Located in the waters just outside the village, it is a forum to inspire and inform the world on how to better feed the planet with sustainable seafood. (more…)

Being in the north of Norway the different seasons during a year is very visible and different. (more…)

Prior to the summer season the main cruise pier, Storkaia, in Kristiansund was upgraded with new fenders. A total of 130 dumper tyres have been mounted so far to replace the old and damaged ones. (more…)

On June 24, Bergen City Council voted to change the cruiseship limit set in 2018 of three vessels and 8,000 passengers a day to four vessels a day for immediate implementation. (more…)

Hardangerfjord is expecting 134 calls this year, bringing more than 230,000 passengers to Eidfjord, Rosendal and Ulvik, given full passenger capacity. (more…)

Havnekraft AS will establish a high-voltage shore power system for cruiseships at the Garpeskaer berth in Haugesund. Planned delivery of the facility is the end of 2022. (more…)

The Norwegian-based company, Environmental Port Index (EPI), is aiming for international expansion. (more…)

Nordfjordeid’s first year ‘in business’ has been a success, according to Eli Forde Aarskog, marketing manager Seawalk Nordfjord, Port of Nordfjordeid. (more…)

The Norwegian port of Bronnoysond (Brønnøysund) is expecting 15 calls this year and has recently been welcoming newcomers such as Holland America Line, Seabourn and Silversea Cruises. (more…)

The increase in numbers of cruise passengers and ships visiting Bergen has lead to increased criticism of cruise tourism from the residents of Bergen, politicians and the media. This year the Norwegian port received 342 calls, up 31 on 2017. (more…)

As the cruise season closed in Flam, figures were released showing that 257,988 passengers visited on 153 calls, 7,027 more than in 2017. Jon Olav Stedje, manager port operations Port of Flam, commented on the record-breaking season: “The main reason for this is the extension of the season”. (more…)

Harstad in Norway has three cruise quays: town centre Larsneset (215m in length with a draught of 7.5m), town centre Seljestad (270m/7m) and Stangnes (120m/11m) which is 5km from the town centre. (more…)