Stavanger Cruise Port
Stavanger, Norway · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Skagenkaien — Main Cruise Quay, Stavanger.
Plan my port daysCompact Norwegian cruise port; ships berth in the city-centre harbour Vågen with everything within a 10-minute walk.
At a glance
Port summary
Stavanger is an outstanding DIY port: cruise ships berth at Skagenkaien, Strandkaien or Skansekaien directly in Vågen, the city-centre inner harbour, with Old Stavanger, the cathedral, the Petroleum Museum and the main shopping streets all within a 10-minute flat walk.
Cruise docks
Skagenkaien — Main Cruise Quay
Primary cruise quay on the east side of Vågen directly in the city centre. Walk off the ship into the harbourside streets — Torget square and the cathedral are a 2-minute walk.
Latitude: 58.972184, Longitude: 5.729572
See dock on port map →Strandkaien — West Side Vågen
Cruise quay on the west side of Vågen opposite Skagenkaien. Best quay for Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger) which is 3 minutes' walk uphill.
Latitude: 58.973285, Longitude: 5.726509
See dock on port map →Skansekaien — Inner Vågen
Cruise berth at the southern end of Vågen below Valberget. Close to the cathedral and the Breiavatnet park; used when Skagenkaien and Strandkaien are both occupied.
Latitude: 58.97316, Longitude: 5.72921
See dock on port map →Børevigå — Outer Cruise Berth
Outer cruise berth about 1 km north of Vågen used on busy multi-ship days. A shuttle bus or 15-minute walk is needed to reach the city centre.
Latitude: 58.9737, Longitude: 5.7335
See dock on port map →Getting to Stavanger
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards and phones work everywhere — you can easily spend the day without cash
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Excursions compared
4 comparedLysefjord scenic fjord cruise to Preikestolen
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 7 cruise lines
Cruise line
€110$123
Do it yourself
€92$103
Save ≈ €18Save ≈ $20 (16% off)
Cruise ships dock at Skagenkaien/Strandkaien/Skansekaien in Vågen harbour — Rødne Fjord Cruise departs from Strandkaien, a flat 5–10 minute walk along the same harbour. The standard Rødne Lysefjord cruise is NOK 890 (€78) adult, runs 3–3.5 hours, sails year-round with extra departures on cruise-ship days, and uses an electric catamaran with an onboard café. No booking is mandatory but peak summer slots (10:00 departure) sell out — book the night before.
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Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) guided hike
≈ 8 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€200$225
Do it yourself
€55$62
Save ≈ €145Save ≈ $163 (73% off)
Pulpit Rock Tours (operated by Boreal Travel) runs a dedicated cruise-friendly express bus from central Stavanger to Preikestolen basecamp — return ticket NOK 425 (€37), journey 50 minutes each way, up to 9 daily departures in peak season. Catch the bus at Stavanger byterminal (the central bus terminal) or Bekhuskaien A (Scandic City), both ~10–15 minutes' walk from the cruise pier. Hike is 8 km return, ~4 km up and ~4 km down, 350 m elevation gain, paid via the basecamp parking entry of NOK 50 if you're driving — no entry fee on foot.
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Ready-made port days
10 plansThe Stavanger Classic
Wooden old town, Norway's oldest cathedral and the colour street — every postcard sight on one flat walk from the gangway.
The DIY Lysefjord Cruise
The exact fjord cruise the ships sell — same electric boat, same Pulpit Rock view from the water — booked yourself for a fraction.
Preikestolen: The Pulpit Rock Hike
The 604-metre cliff every brochure sells — reached yourself by express bus and your own two legs, for half the ship's price.
Stavanger for (Almost) Free
Wooden old town, a watch-tower view, the colour street and a lakeside park — a full morning for zero kroner.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Stavanger?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Stavanger, Norway. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Stavanger?
- Yes. Stavanger is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Stavanger centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Local bus, Hop-on Hop-off, Ferry. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Stavanger?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Stavanger independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Stavanger and are cards accepted?
- Stavanger 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 Stavanger 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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