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Haugesund Cruise Port

Haugesund Cruise Port

Haugesund, Norway · Northern Europe

Cruise ships dock at Garpaskjérskaien — Cruise Quay, Haugesund.

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DIY 8/10

Walkable town port: cross the bridge from the quay into a compact centre; the Viking sites at Avaldsnes need a short bus or taxi.

🚱 Docked port1 km / 0.6 mi to city centre
⚠Norway is pricey and largely cashless — a card or phone covers everything; the Avaldsnes Viking sites need a bus or taxi.
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At a glance

Walk-off possibleFamily friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockMin. 2.5h neededAllow 60 min return buffer

Port summary

Cruise ships dock at GarpaskjĂŠrskaien at the northern entrance to Haugesund, about 950 m (a 15-20 minute walk) from the town centre across a bridge over Smedasundet. The compact centre, main street (Haraldsgata) and harbourfront are easily walkable; the Viking history sites at Avaldsnes and the village of Skudeneshavn need a bus or taxi.

Cruise dock

🚱 Garpaskjérskaien — Cruise Quay

The main cruise quay at the northern entrance to Haugesund, able to take the largest ships (297 m). A tourist info point and souvenir shop sit at the pier; the town centre is a 15-20 minute walk across the bridge, with a shuttle on most calls.

📍 Latitude: 59.4118, Longitude: 5.257

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Getting to Haugesund

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

đŸ’± Currency: Norwegian krone (kr)đŸ’” Cash needed: rarely💳 Cards widely accepted

A card or phone covers everything in Haugesund; you do not need Norwegian cash.

Things to do

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Frequently asked questions

Where does my cruise ship dock in Haugesund?
Your ship docks directly at the Haugesund cruise terminal in Norway.
Can I walk from the cruise port into Haugesund?
Yes. Haugesund is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
How do I get from the cruise port to Haugesund centre?
Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Local bus, Hop-on Hop-off, Taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
How much time do I need in Haugesund?
Plan for at least 2.5 hours ashore to see Haugesund independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
What currency is used in Haugesund and are cards accepted?
Haugesund uses the Norwegian krone. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
Free Wi-Fi is available at the Haugesund cruise terminal.
When should I be back at the ship?
Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.

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