Molde Cruise Port
Molde, Norway · Northern Europe
Cruise ship docks at Storkaia — Main Cruise Quay, Molde.
Very easy walk-off port; ideal for independent exploration of town, viewpoints and nearby excursions.
Small, highly walkable fjord port with a central quay and easy access to town.
Port summary
The cruise quay at Storkaia is about 200 metres from the town centre so most passengers simply walk off. Day trips to the Atlantic Road and Romsdalen require a tour, taxi or rental car.
Cruise dock
🚢 Storkaia — Main Cruise Quay
The primary cruise quay in Molde. Located right on the edge of the town centre with the pedestrian main street (Storgata) about 200 metres away, so most passengers walk straight off the ship into town.
📍 Latitude: 62.734359, Longitude: 7.155871
See dock on port map →Getting to Molde
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Storkaia is ~200 metres from the main street (Storgata); flat and pedestrian-friendly
📍 Walk straight from the quay along the harbour into the town centre
Norgestaxi and Molde Taxi cover the area; all vehicles take cards
📍 Taxi rank next to the quay on cruise days
Useful for longer trips around Romsdal; central Molde itself is easily walkable
📍 FRAM bus stops along Strandgata near the quay
Best option for DIY day trips to the Atlantic Road or Trollstigen; prebook in summer
📍 Hertz, Sixt and Avis have depots in central Molde
Map & things to do
Money & payments
No need to change cash — cards and contactless work everywhere.
Things to do
Atlantic Road Drive
⭐ Highlight
Drive the world-famous Atlantic Road with its curving bridges hopping island to island
🕐 Any time during the ship call; book tours for morning departures
Storgata & Harbour Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Easy half-hour stroll along the pedestrian main street and harbour promenade lined with roses
🕐 Any daylight hours
Rauma Railway & Trollstigen
🎯 Activity
Combined excursion taking the Rauma Railway into Romsdalen and climbing the Trollstigen hairpins
🕐 Book the earliest departure of the call
Molde Cathedral
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Striking 1957 modernist cathedral built after the original was destroyed in WWII
🕐 Morning or early afternoon when the cathedral is open to visitors
Romsdal Museum
🏛️ Museum
Open-air folk museum with over 50 historic Romsdal buildings on a wooded hillside
🕐 Summer afternoons when folk dancers perform in costume
Varden Viewpoint
📸 Viewpoint
The classic Molde Panorama — a 407m viewpoint with views of 222 snow-capped peaks and the fjord
🕐 Clear mornings for the sharpest peak views
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Molde?
- Your ship docks directly at the Molde cruise terminal in Norway.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Molde?
- Yes. Molde is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Molde centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Molde?
- Plan for at least 2 hours ashore to see Molde independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Molde and are cards accepted?
- Molde 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?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Molde cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- 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.