Cruise business is incredibly important to small communities like Alta, especially in the winter months. Phone: 1.800.377.9383 International: 001.240.487.0155 Fax: 1.240.487.0154. Fourteen ships will offer passengers the chance to visit the moonlike landscapes of the Magma geopark in 2022, rising to 18 already booked for 2023.

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Over 10 per cent of calls will be turnarounds but the most notable development is the spread of calls throughout the year. Lets hope that the countrys politicians will consider this carefully when voting on policies that will lead to reduced cruise visits. Shore power projects are numerous across the country and Nordfjordeid has now started its own with the help of Norwegian supplier Plug. There are UNESCO-protected rock carvings that can be found in the Alta Museum, showing their history and culture. The old shoulder periods either side of the summer season have now become peak times. The port was instrumental in winning off-peak ship visits that developed into winter cruises and is now enjoying the fruits of its labour with at least one call in every month of 2022. The town has a dozen calls scheduled in 2022, many attracted by the offer of a whale safari (February to August) but theres much more on offer here including the Andya Space Centre, Inga Sami Siida and island-hopping boat trips. When finished, it will further enhance the ports ability to offer effective turnarounds. 2022 is set to be a record year for Kristiansund with over 40 calls scheduled. Meanwhile, the port is keen to re-establish itself as a reliable turnaround partner following the expertise that it acquired working with Pullmantur. Plans have also been completed for the quayside development that the port hopes will be operational in 2023. Back after an enforced two-year hiatus, Norway Day provided UK-based cruise executives with a valuable opportunity to meet up with representatives from Cruise Norways 38 member ports in London, UK, on 15 March. Seabourn, Mystic Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises are among the lines contributing to the towns 37 calls in 2022. A dredging operation to clean up the harbour has been completed in Hammerfest and works are continuing on two new quays, which are due for completion in 2024. Its a penal blow that will have significant consequences for the vibrant community that has flourished through cruise industry revenue. Inevitably, winter cruising in Northern Norway will see further growth in the years to come. Plus, our experienced travel consultants have access to exclusive vacation deals to make sure you get the best value for your time and money. The completion of the citys airport development has been delayed again and is now due for completion in 2027. The worlds first northern lights observatory was built here, making it the world famous Town of the Northern Lights. Passengers on that inaugural visit will be rewarded with a trip to 6633' N the line that marks the entrance into the Arctic Circle. And all three of Edvard Munchs Scream paintings are now back in Oslo (they all were out on tour during my last visit to the city), safely housed at the new Munch Museum. The town offers a spectacular view of the Northern Lights and mountains. Cruise passengers will be able to participate in events and community activities throughout the year as the city celebrates the achievements of its resident culinary teams and produce farmers. Narvik may soon be seeking a very different kind of cruise call. Cruise passengers have been improving the environment around Brnnysund, paying to join organised litter picking expeditions and, in the process, winning the hearts of the local community. The port is seeking cruise call growth in the coming years to help fund the project. Alta, Norway is a very tranquil place to cruise to where you can find extraordinary historical heritage and beautiful landmarks.

Nevertheless, the port will reduce the number of piers available to cruise ships from four to two in 2025. 8614 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 800, Tysons, VA 22182 Its current focus is to find a way to spread calls more evenly through the year and it is also engaging the community to help devise other substantive actions and activities. The Vega archipelago, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and heritage centre delivers an unmissable tour. Cruise lines will likely only have a few more years to visit Flm if zero-emissions regulations enter force in 2026, Sign up to get our monthly updates delivered straight to your inbox, Disney Wish arrives at homeport Port Canaveral, MSC World Europa to feature largest childrens area in fleet, Swan Hellenic christens SH Vega at Helsinki Shipyard, A bright, appealing and environmentally friendly idea, Senesco Marine starts building Casco Bay Lines ferry. EPI has already been implemented in Oslo and shore power is expected to be available from 2025-2026. Copyright 1994 2022 The Cruise Web, Inc. Alta, Norway is the largest town in Finnmark, the northeast county of Norway. And finally over to Egersund, the colourful peal on the southwest coast. Egersund is a naturally weather-protected port accessible to ships of up to 210 metres without a pilot and perhaps 230 metres with a pilot onboard. Haugesund started providing LNG for visiting ships in 2021 and this development may account for some of the growth in calls to this popular Viking homeland. But as Cruise Norway CEO Inge Tangers, said in his opening comments at the event, cooperation is more important than ever.. The port is already participating in the EPI and has furthered its sustainability aspirations by introducing a policy to limit calls to one per day. With three Michelin-starred restaurants in the city its perhaps not surprising that Trondheim has been named as a European Region of Gastronomy for 2022. CruiseandFerry.net is the online home of Cruise & Ferry Review, a twice-yearly magazine that is also available for subscription in both printed and digital formats. With 127 calls booked in 2022 it appears that cruise lines might have acknowledged the benefit of being an exclusive visitor to this pristine city. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Site Map Bod is currently preparing to be the European Capital of Culture in 2024 an accolade that will doubtless see the city rewarded with record calls. Vesteraalen, in the Kingdom of the Whales, remains a relatively unknown cruise port eight years after entering the industry. Observe the Northern Lights from one of the first observatories built in the world between late fall and early spring.

With an overwhelming world of choices, we understand you may need some personal assistance to plan your perfect vacation. The port and city continue to carefully manage sustainability issues, aided by a recent study that reported an average cruise passenger economic value of NK980 ($109.66).

Sign up to get our monthly updates delivered straight to your inbox. But the team is undeterred and currently seeking a first booking, again. From finding the right destination to choosing the best departure date, we're here to help. The Atlantic Ocean Road, Grip Island and mountain walks are perennial favourites here within a rich shore excursion programme. The culture that is present here is also something fascinating to discover. And the seabed has recently been cleared to provide an increased maximum depth of nine metres. lesunds cruise network, which comprises 40 companies, continues to engage cruise lines to build the case for cruising to overcome the likelihood of further government restrictions. Via our website, magazine and social networks, we aim to be the world's best supplier of news and insight into the global passenger shipping industries. The four that look particularly unique are a behind-the-scenes tour of the seafood industry, an educational review of Arctic plant life, an opportunity to meet the locals in Skarsvg, and a sumptuous Bites and Booze tasting experience. The annual opera festival, held every February, may have been a draw for cruise ships in the early years but now the town is winning calls throughout the year courtesy of the growing winter cruise season. At 820 metres above sea level and accessible via a fast gondola ride, the mountain of Hangar provides spectacular 360-degree views (also accessible from Ulvik). Below, we have listed a few of our favorite things to do while cruising to Alta, Norway: Expert guidance for your cruise vacation! While ships are still able to visit Flm, passengers can take a tour to the Voss Gondol if they have already experienced the Flm Railway and other nearby favourites. Follow our social media and blog for the latest cruise and travel news, including our best vacation deals. The port is also contemplating joining the network of 18 Norwegian ports who have already signed up to the Environmental Port Index (EPI) to help inspire confidence in the community that the port is proactively battling emissions. Reducing emissions, shore power and local value creation are three topics central to their discussions. The port has a record 122 visits in 2022 but continues to deliver a series of valuable service improvements including dredging works to increase the depth to 9.8 metres and shore power which is expected to come online in December 2022. With 182 scheduled calls in 2022, Tromso will be restored to its pre-pandemic position as a cruise leader in Northern Norway. View the ancient Alta rock carvings that are found in the Alta Museum that tell the stories of early life in Norway when on your cruise to Alta, Norway. Call today and experience a World of Choices Made Easy! In the meantime, the new city centre cruise pier is proving to be a popular upgrade and can accommodate ships up to 350 metres in length. Like Tromso, Alta has also become a year-round port of call. Venture into the city center and enjoy some Norwegian cuisine including the freshest seafood dishes and other local delicacies. While sustainability and the environment are important issues for Norwegian ports, they are working tirelessly to sustain and grow cruise traffic in the years ahead. Visit the Altaelva River, a very tranquil spot that runs between the Alta Canyon that reaches 1,300 feet in height. It is innovating again with the introduction of a new crew lounge which opened two days ago, providing free wifi and refreshments. As expected, they have been busy since we last met in 2019! Cruise traffic in Oslo has hit an all-time high with 175 calls planned for 2022, including seven turnarounds. Flm remains in limbo, waiting for the 2026 zero-emissions regulations to come into force that will regretfully see the port disappear from cruise itineraries. Kristiansand was the first port to offer shore power in Norway way back in 2018. The industrious team in North Cape used the pause in operations to reimagine a new collection of shore excursions. Mo i Rana joined Cruise Norway just before the pandemic and had its first calls booked for 2020 before restrictions struck. Our content covers both the cruise and ferry businesses, and provides our audience with insight into building and refurbishment, marine operations, onboard experience, ports and destinations and more. Besides of the Northern Lights, Alta is home to Finnemarksivdda plateau and the Sautso, known as Northern Europes Grand Canyon. The city is an official candidate for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championship in 2027 and may need extra beds to accommodate competitors and spectators. The port is also starting to work on putting together a consortium to develop shoreside facilities including perhaps a passenger terminal. Harstads city centre quay lengthening project will be completed in June, extending the facility to 276 metres.