Port Information
Kristiansund is situated at the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean, spread across four main islands with a charming harbour at its centre. The town is known for opera and clipfish (bacalao), and even has its own clipfish museum. The harbour boat Sundbåten is a great way to experience the town. The tiny island of Grip is also worth a visit. The scenic Atlantic Ocean Road is only a 30-minute drive away. Cruise ships berth directly in the town centre, just steps from shopping and attractions. An annual opera festival takes place in February, ideal for a themed cruise in combination with the Northern Lights further north. Smøla island, located just north of Kristiansund, is a tender port for small cruise ships and expeditions sailings. Here, guests can visit both a living fishing village (Veiholmen) and a vacated one (Brattværet). Other activities include sea eagle safari, hiking, kayaking, visiting a salmon farm, or enjoying a cultural experience with a local music performance.
Erika Indergaard
Cruise and Marketing Manager
Astrupsgate 9
6518 Kristiansund N
Norway
Cruise and Marketing Manager
Astrupsgate 9
6518 Kristiansund N
Norway
+47 40246474
Nautical Information
| Max. length for berth | Kristiansund - Storkaia 300 m; Kristiansund - Devoldholmen 220 m; Smøla (at anchor) 195m |
| Max. draught | Kristiansund – Storkaia 9,5 m; Kristiansund – Devoldholmen 9,5 m; Smøla 8m |
| More info draught | Smøla: Alternative tender location available for ships with draft more than 8 m |
| Max. air draught | - |
| More info air draught | No limitations neither in Kristiansund nor Smøla |
| Anchorage available | yes |
| Anchorage compulsory | - |
| Ships tenders allowed | yes |
| Pilotage compulsory | yes |
| Tugs available | yes |
| Tidal movement/range | 1,8m |
| Ballast water disposal | - |
| Garbage disposal | yes |
| No. of quays | 2 |
| Quay length total | Storkaia 300; Devoldholmen 205m |
| Quay depth, m | Storkaia 10; Devoldholmen 10m |
| Bunkering | yes |
| Water | yes |
Sustainability Information
Are ships allowed burn HFO using:
✔ Open loop
✔ Closed loop
✔ Hybrid loop
✔ Compliant IMO Fuel
Changes may apply.On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:
No
High-voltage shore power not available. Available at Storkaia cruise pier: IEC 80005 standard connection - 690 V 500kVA.
LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:
✔ Road tanker (truck) on the quay
Supplying alternative fuels:
Yes
Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:
Yes
Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:
Yes