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I’m just back from almost two weeks travelling with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines on the MS Borealis from Liverpool in northwest England to the north of Norway. (more…)
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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…)
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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…)
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Being in the north of Norway the different seasons during a year is very visible and different. (more…)
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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…)
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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…)
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Last year Cruise Baltic and Cruise Norway joined forces and launched the Itinerary Planner. The tool aims to make planning itineraries in the Baltic Sea region and Norway easier, and now the Itinerary Planner is ready in a new and improved edition. (more…)
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Cruise Destination Hardangerfjord – Port of Eidfjord
Hardangerfjord is expecting 134 calls this year, bringing more than 230,000 passengers to Eidfjord, Rosendal and Ulvik, given full passenger capacity. (more…)
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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…)
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The Norwegian-based company, Environmental Port Index (EPI), is aiming for international expansion. (more…)
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The cruise ports of Alesund, Geirangerfjord, Kristiansund, Molde & Andalsnes and associated tourist boards in More and Romsdal have joined forces to facilitate sustainable cruise tourism. (more…)
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Norway has imposed restrictions on visitors to the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and is banning cruise liners from offering helicopter and submarine rides amid growing concern about the impact of tourism on its fragile environment. (thetimes.co.uk)
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The Hurtigruten Museum has been renovated and MS Finnmarken 1956 proudly represents this monument in the center of Stokmarknes, the birthplace of the Hurtigruten. (more…)
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Cruise Baltic and Cruise Norway have joined forces and launched the new tool, the “Itinerary Planner”. The tool makes it easier for cruise lines to check availability and plan itineraries in the Baltic Sea Region and Norway. (more…)
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Norwegian officials have extended their border closure through August 20, effectively ending most of the Arctic expedition cruise season by putting Svalbard off limits to international guests. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Cruise passengers were spending less in port in Norway last year than they did five years ago, according to a study recently published by Innovation Norway, a government agency supporting innovation and development of Norwegian companies. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Port of Nordfjordeid
Nordfjordeid’s first year ‘in business’ has been a success, according to Eli Forde Aarskog, marketing manager Seawalk Nordfjord, Port of Nordfjordeid. (more…)
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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…)
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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…)
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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…)
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