Cruise port Bodø
Info for port Bodø on 17 Jul 2027
Port information & tips for Bodø
Bodø is the impressive gateway to the Arctic and the lively capital of Nordland county, located just north of the Arctic Circle. The city inspires with its dramatic backdrop of rugged mountain peaks and the vast Norwegian Sea, while simultaneously radiating a modern, creative flair as a former European Capital of Culture. In addition, the award-winning Stormen cultural center right by the harbor, the striking architecture of the Bodø Domkirke, and the fascinating Norwegian Aviation Museum are among the absolute highlights in the immediate vicinity. Cruise ships usually dock at the central Storkaia or the Terminalkai. Thanks to this excellent location, the vibrant city center with its galleries and cafés can be easily reached on foot in only about ten minutes, inviting you to extensive explorations.
The cruise port of Bodø, picturesquely located north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, is excellently connected and allows for a convenient arrival. The ships usually dock directly at the city center, so exploring the city immediately after arrival is easily possible on foot.
Airplane
Bodø Airport (BOO) is extremely conveniently located, only about 1.2 kilometers south of the city center and the port. The taxi ride to the terminal takes only about 5 minutes and costs approximately 150 NOK, while a bus connection (Line 4 of Nordland fylkeskommune) takes just 4 minutes and costs between 20-29 NOK. Many travelers with light luggage also choose the short walk into the center. From the DACH region, you can usually reach Bodø with stopovers, for example via Oslo, with airlines such as SAS, Norwegian, or Widerøe. Given the longer journey, a pre-cruise overnight stay is recommended to start your cruise relaxed.
Train
Bodø Station (Bodø stasjon) forms the northern terminus of the Nordland Line (Nordlandsbanen) and offers train connections to Trondheim, among others. Thanks to the central location of the port, you can easily walk from the station to the terminal. Alternatively, a taxi will take you to the port in about 3 minutes, or you can use bus line 4, which takes you to the city center in about 9 minutes.
Car
Bodø can be reached via the European route E6, the most important north-south connection in Nordland, as well as via National Road 80, which connects Bodø with the E6 at Fauske. Located directly at the port is the Parkering Bodø Havn, which offers short- and long-term parking options. For longer parking durations, long-term parking spaces are also available at Bodø Airport. In the city center, you will also find car rental stations, including Sixt, to explore the region flexibly.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will usually receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is mandatory for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for your journey to the port accordingly and take into account that the latest embarkation time - depending on the cruise line and destination - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The same applies during the voyage: for shore excursions, you should be back on board at least one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements as well as the notices on board, as docking and departure times can change at short notice.
In port on 17 Jul 2027
