Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Language
Norwegian
Time Zone
CEST (UTC+2)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
7-16 nights
Price Range
$649–$91,949 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Norway's stunning fjords and coastal landscapes, offering cruisers access to Scandinavian culture and natural beauty in the North Sea region.
Cruises that visit Haugesund
- cruises to Haugesund
- Haugesund sailings
- Haugesund cruises
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 8-night Holland America Line cruise
- 8-night Silversea cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night Seabourn cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 9-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 9-night MSC Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Haugesund
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Getting around:
Amanda Storsenter
Near city centre Easy access Ample choice of shops
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Thon Senter Oasen
Very clean and good service at every store I visited.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Haraldshaugen
Mobility-challenged visitors can watch from afar.
Egon
Very nice atmosphere, good food and very clean.
Obs Haugesund
Great selection
Closes soon · 9 PM
Markedet Kjøpesenter
Lovely tourist shopping experience, shame about the prices, ouch.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Il Forno
Food was great, good service and clean and tidy everywhere.
MM Café & Bar - Restaurant Haugesund
Great Service Great Internet connection Amazing Sea food soup
Oxe Burger
Decent burgers, good cosy environment and excellent service.
Closed · Opens 3 PM Tue
The Viking Village on Bukkøy (Viking Farm at Bukkøy)
The guides were extremely knowledgeable, appoarchable and fun.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Bergsenteret
Jula shop has everything from screws and work tools 🔨 to coffee makers.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Naturbakst AS
Staff was nice, the baked goods were top notch and the place was so cute.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Tue
Middag og lunchsentralen
Excelent food to a nice price.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Karmsundgata Senter
Always find good offers
Open · Closes 10 PM
To Glass Restaurant
Excellent food, fantastic surroundings and great staff!
Dattera Til Lothe
Good food, friendly staff and a very nice location.
Mackkjelleren
Best bar in Haugesund, great music and staff are great
Lothes Mat og Vinhus
Very good food, great cook, great service
Closed · Opens 6 PM Tue
Samson Restaurant & Bar
Relaxing atmosphere and decent food, prawn sandwich particularly good.
Raglamyr Senteret
grocery store clothing store
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Cibo AS
Amazingly tasting pasta, quick and good service and a relaxing atmosphere
Totalen Bluebird coffee shop
Great coffee, super friendly staff, and filled with comfortable seating.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Tue
Djupadalen
Nice trail around the lake with beautiful views along the way.
Steinsfjellsutsikten 225 m.o.h. (360° Viewpoint)
Worth a visit if in the area.
Hos Carlos kaffebar
Lovely staff and service, an amazing coffees.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Tue
Kvalsvik skulpturpark
Interesting art work and a beautiful location to showcase them!
Haugli bakeri
Friendly staff, delicious food, relaxing atmosphere
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Stuelands Abothek Bar/Pub
Perfect for a beer and a relax snaps.
King Harald I Fairhair statue
It's okay, a couple of photos, and you are essentially done.
Open now
STRAND GRILL
Food is great, quality biff and service is excellent.
Den Lille Bokbutikken
Beautiful shop, friendly, helpful owners Great quality goods
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
The Irish Viking AS
... place bar staff very friendly and price wise for Norway very good.
René
Very good and cosy, good atmosphere 👍
Captain's Cabin
Atmosphere good, beer range could be better
Marilyn Monroe Statue
Random and interesting to see something like this here.
Vanias Kafé
Gorgeous, intimate cafe with beautiful atmosfære, excellent coffee and food.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Folkepuben
A great place to meet locals and have a good beer.
The Viking Planet (Haugesund)
really innovative interactive displays within for zones of the museum
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Carlos' Bistro
Good food, reasonable service and pleasant atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Naustet Restaurant
Amazing food!
Kringsjåhytta
Really enjoyed ourselves.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sun
Sildemuseet i Dokken
Excellent guide lovely setting great value also gets you into art museum.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Viking Adventure As
All in all: fun to do, especially for the view off the coast...
Closed · Opens 8 AM Tue
La Divina AS
Stopped in for lunch, delicious authentic pizza, lovely friendly staff!
Closes soon · 9:30 PM
Kvalen fyr
What you see in photo is all there is, nice view though.
Tre stuer Uni-k
Amazing food, great service, delicious coffee.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Kyststien i Haugesund
Rugged coastal scenery.
Kaigata 1 Bar
Great service, amazing food, beautiful views.
The Strand
Food, service, drinks, atmosphere all 5 star, best in town!
Closed · Opens 4 PM Tue
Krimz Kramz
Could spend hours in the shop and take so many different things home.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Mini Krasna Bar, Karaoke & Pianobar
Good beer and good atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 1 PM Wed
Restaurant-kafe DRØMMEN DIN
Highly recommended to anyone looking for delicious food and great service!
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Haraldsvang Naturpark
A lake to swim in as well
Nichos Cafe
Lovely coffee and cakes with great service definitely worth a visit
Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Hagland fortress
Pressverket
Fantastic burgers and good value lunch deal in the afternoon!
Friområde: Kvalsvik Badeplass
It is known for its small beach for whole year bathing.
Bøkkeren Bar
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
DiggIn Foodtruck As
Recommend for a filling and healthy lunch!
Closed · Opens 8 AM Tue
Krosshaugen
The view is amazing.
Karmsund Civic Museum
Small but packed with exhibits and a warm welcome too.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Bare hyggelig
Very relaxing with beautiful coffee and hot chocolate, plus wonderful staff.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Skeisvatnet
Dock 1
DOCK-1 D – Delicious food, perfectly cooked and full of flavour.
Haugesund Tourist Information
They had an area where the children and adults could dress up as vikings.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Aksnesstranda
Garasjebryggeriet
No takeout·No delivery
Asalvika bad og friluftsområde
Beautiful place to swim when there is nice weather ❤️
Open now
Øst Vinbar
Very good wine, perfect atmosphere and great staff, 10/10 🥰
Closed · Opens 5 PM Tue
Fjordbuda Haugesund
Good prices and promotions.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Bytoget (City Train Sightseeing)
Fair price for families.
Haugesund Walk of Fame
Amazing experience.
Restaurant 77
Very good food and friendly staff 🤩
Roots Musikk og Kulturpub
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 4 PM Wed
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Haugesund
Haugesund has quietly established itself as a vibrant cruise hub in Northern Europe, with eleven major cruise lines including Holland America Line, Viking Ocean Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises calling at this Norwegian port. With nearly 100 upcoming cruises and predominantly seven-night itineraries, Haugesund serves primarily as a port of call on routes connecting iconic Scandinavian and Northern European destinations like Oslo, Bergen, Copenhagen, and Rotterdam. The port enjoys robust activity during the peak summer months from May through September, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking authentic Nordic experiences without the crowds of larger ports.
Once ashore, passengers discover a charming coastal town with genuine Norwegian character. The waterfront area invites leisurely exploration, while nearby attractions showcase the region's rich maritime heritage and natural beauty. Whether you're looking to stretch your legs between sea days or dive deeper into local culture, Haugesund offers the perfect balance of accessibility and authentic Scandinavian discovery that makes Northern European cruising so rewarding.
Once ashore, passengers discover a charming coastal town with genuine Norwegian character. The waterfront area invites leisurely exploration, while nearby attractions showcase the region's rich maritime heritage and natural beauty. Whether you're looking to stretch your legs between sea days or dive deeper into local culture, Haugesund offers the perfect balance of accessibility and authentic Scandinavian discovery that makes Northern European cruising so rewarding.
Cruise Lines at Haugesund
- Viking Ocean Cruises (58 cruises)
- Holland America Line (52 cruises)
- MSC Cruises (23 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (14 cruises)
- Seabourn (11 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (9 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (6 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (4 cruises)
- Silversea (4 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (2 cruises)
- Disney Cruise Line (1 cruise)
- HX Expeditions (1 cruise)
- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (1 cruise)
