Port to port

Our port-to-port page helps you plan your journey. After making your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with your booking reference - this is all you need to board, as no paper ferry ticket is issued.

Port-to-port sailings are available to book 6 months before departure. It is not possible to book or check prices and availability before this time.

Selected shorter routes are available to book earlier in advance, so check our short voyages to see if your route is included.

We sail from Bergen to Kirkenes year-round, with ships departing each of our 34 ports almost every day. Click here to view our sailing timetable.

You do not need to book a cabin for journeys less than 23 hours, although it is advisable if you are travelling overnight to ensure a comfortable journey.

For journeys longer than 23 hours, it is mandatory to book a cabin. You can do this during the booking process. You can choose the category of your cabin, but not its location on the ship. Note that suites are not available for port-to-port journeys.

We accept the following payment methods for bookings:

  • Visa

  • Mastercard

  • Maestro

  • UnionPay

  • JCB

  • American Express

You can also pay by bank transfer if your booking is made more than 90 days before departure. Unfortunately, we don’t accept payment by cheque.

If booking a ticket on board or at the port, cash is also accepted (Norwegian kroner).

To cancel your trip, please email [email protected]. Cancellation fees apply and vary depending on how close it is to your departure date. See our Terms and Conditions for more information.

Yes, you can bring a bicycle onboard for an additional 250 NOK. Please contact our Customer Service Centre to add one to your booking. Bikes are stored on the car deck during the journey.

Please ensure you bring a valid passport. If you have booked in advance online, please also have your booking number to hand – although there is no need to print your email confirmation.

Check-in times vary by embarkation port. For Bergen, check-in is from 15:30–20:00; for Kirkenes, 11:00–12:15; and for Tromsø (northbound), 14:15–18:00. For all other ports, please be ready to board at least 15 minutes before the ship's departure.

If you are travelling with a car, please arrive at the port at least 30 minutes before the ship's arrival.

If boarding in Bergen, the Jekteviksterminalen (open from 11:00) has a seating area and guest lounge where complimentary drinks and snacks are provided after checking in. If you need to store luggage, there are 15 lockers of varying sizes available (card payment only).

At other ports, facilities may be limited and opening hours vary. Most of the larger ones have a waiting room (including Tromsø, Svolvær, Ålesund, Bodø and Stokmarknes), but note that they close overnight.

During your journey, you are free to disembark and explore the ports we visit at your leisure. See our sailing plan for more information. Please ensure that you are back on board in time, as the ship cannot wait for late passengers. If you miss your ship, you will need to arrange transport by yourself and at your own expense to the next port on the schedule.  

If the ship arrives later than planned, the stay in port will be shorter to keep to schedule. The ship’s departure time will always be clearly displayed in the gangway as you disembark. 

Although we always do our best to stick to the itinerary, the weather along the Norwegian coast can have other plans. In case of very bad weather or dense fog, we always choose safety first. If your trip is affected, you will be notified via SMS or email. You can also check our sailing plan for live updates.

In cases where we cancel a call, either all or part of your journey will be refunded. Please complete our refund form and a member of our Feedback Team will be in touch.

No, your ticket does not include food and drink. You can purchase full-board (FB) or half-board (HB) meal packages, as well as à la carte meals, during the booking process or when on board. If you pre-order meals online or through our Customer Service Centre, please check your confirmation documents carefully to ensure they are listed.

Read more about our onboard restaurants on The Coastal Express.

Yes. Guests with paid deck or cabin tickets may use all onboard facilities free of charge, including the sauna, hot tubs, fitness area, and lectures. Please note that some amenities, such as towels, are available at an additional cost. Read more about the facilities on each of our ships.

We offer more than 130 excursions at the ports we visit, each run by local suppliers who are ready to showcase the wonders of their home. To book on to one, please visit the Expedition Team’s desk while on ship. 

Yes, we offer 75% off the fare price for children aged 6–17 on port-to-port sailings (children under 6 travel free). They'll also receive 50% off excursions & 20% off other extras.

Yes, student discounts are available for port-to-port sailings only.

Who is eligible:

  • High school students, aged 15–19

  • University students (all countries)

  • International students (all countries)

Requirements:

  • Must hold a valid student ID with photo

  • Physical ID card must be presented on board (digital IDs are not accepted)