Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Language
Norwegian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Aug
Typical Duration
7-15 nights
Price Range
$649–$94,500 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Kristiansand is a charming gateway to Norway's southern coast, offering access to historic Scandinavian culture, nearby fjords, and convenient connections to other Northern European ports.
Cruises that visit Kristiansand
- cruises to Kristiansand
- Kristiansand sailings
- Kristiansand cruises
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
Build Your Day in Kristiansand
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 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
Plenty of activities for kids and get ready to spend an entire day.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Cardamom Town
Fun for the children
Fish Market
The fish market in KRISTIANSAND is worth a visit.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Aquarama
good facilities with lots of things to do for a reasonable price
Closed · Opens 6 AM Mon
Restaurant Mother India
Super nice venue, great atmosphere, terrific food and lovely waiters.
Kilden Performing Arts Centre
Good place for entertainment!
Sjøhuset Restaurant
... food, service & atmosphere were PERFECT!
Closed · Opens 3 PM Mon
Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub
Excellent food, service and atmosphere!
Kristiansand Cathedral
Beautiful well maintained church in center square of kristiansand.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Patricks Pub
It is such a great place, cold beer, GREAT FOOD, and a fantastic service.
SkagenPub
A good bar with cheap and ok beers, a good atmosphere and nice dishes!
La Famiglia
Great service and great food
Hos Naboen
Delicious food and friendly service.
The Snack Kiosk
The full meals are great value for money and delicious!
Bønder i Byen
Good service, delicious fresh food and great location.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Bellini
Amazing food, really good service and cosy ambience in a matching style
Closes soon · 8 PM
Badelandet
The kids pool in the inside area is covered in molt.
Closed · Opens 3 PM Mon
Le Monde Tapas
Delicious food, awesome cocktails and great service.
Bakgården Bar
Great service and great cocktails!
Closed · Opens 12 PM Mon
Slakter Sørensen
Very good food and friendly accommodating service.
Closed · Opens 4 PM Mon
Christiansholm Fortress
Near the fortress is a Ferris wheel that provides another great experience.
Cafe Generalen
Great views with outdoor and indoor seating.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Tue
Kristiansand Cruise Terminal
Kristiansand is lovely and well worth a visit if you get the chance.
TilStede mat og mer
Food is amazingly fresh and delicious and the staff is so friendly!
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Kristiansand Museum
Guided tours are recommended for in depth history!!
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Drømmeplassen Kristiansand AS
Great vegan iced coffee and friendly service.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Mon
Rett i Garnet Restaurant
Special Dish: crispy fried Mackerel 😋 Panacota Dessert 🍨
Smag & Behag
Very nice dining room, delicious food and a very extensive wine list!
Closed · Opens 4 PM Tue
Rådhuscaféen
Recommended for bubble brunches and intimate concerts.
Closes soon · 8 PM
Spiren Kafe - bakgårds idyll - mat og drikke - plantebasert - mat og drikke - vegetar -
Really cute atmosphere, great coffee, awesome food!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Chef KiMMiS
You go here for a really good burger/fries/food experience, and only that.
Closes soon · 8 PM
Nupenparken (Otterdalsparken)
Beautiful place for rest and walk with very nice view to sea and boats)
Open now
Hos Moi
Great ocean view, wine cart is really good and the food is amazing.
Closed · Opens 4 PM Mon
Elmir's Pizzeria Kristiansand
Very good food, very friendly customer service!
Dronningens gate 24 a
Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Agder
Great natural history museum in Kristiansand!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Greek Chef on Wheels
Fresh, a very big portion, and friendly service!
Royal Angkor Khmer Kitchen (Cambodia Food)
Great food, fantastic people, reasonable prices.
Closes soon · 8 PM
Cuba Life Kaffebar
Great quality coffee, very friendly staff (and locals :-)).
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Camillo Bastrup
Great place, wifi, bathroom, wonderful baked goods, good coffee.
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM Mon
Boen Gård
USD 681 half board including wine pairing Rating.
Burger Bangs - Hamburger Restaurant Kristiansand
The ingredients are high quality and very clearly fresh and made to order.
Pincho Nation Kristiansand
Food was average, staff was nice, drinks were okay, toilets were clean.
Buns N' Roses avd. Gravane
Super delicious burgers and fries.
Gimle Farm
My visit to Gimle Gård was a unique and charming experience.
Temporarily closed
India Wala Kristiansand
Excellent service and delicious food for reasonable price.
Vaktbua
Wonderfull little bar with a relaxed and friendly barkeeper.
Closed · Opens 3 PM Fri
Smash Burger&Shakes
Super good food, kind and excellent people and ok prices
San Sebastián
Very delicious Cocktails!
Port of Kristiansand
Picturesque too with good restaurants
Temporarily closed
Gvino – Georgian Wine Bar in Kristiansand
Loved this place — amazing wine selection, wonderful staff, great location 💫
Bystranda
Scenic beach area located in the centre of Kristiansand.
Nature Norway: RIB Speed Sightseeing
Incredible experience, a lot of fun going on the tour while on water.
Odderøya fort
Amazing sights and close to city center.
Midnight Cafe
A Rock-centric pub, with tons of signed guitars on display;
Nord Café - Bagels&Brew
Gluten free options, amazing service and events!
Closes soon · 8 PM
La Recette
Great food and excellent atmosphere.
Closes soon · 8 PM
Telfords Pub
Great Pub, very cosy and tasty beer
Fuglevikstranda
Small quite place or beach.
Open now
Kristiansand Port
Plenty of shops and bars in the centre.
Hamresanden
Great sandy beach.
Taar Cafè & Cocktailbar
Drinks and service is TOP CLASS!
Closed · Opens 5 PM Tue
Onigiri Café
The food is fresh, authentic, and made with real care.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Uferpromenade Kristiansand
Yips Kristiansand
The atmosphere is super nice and calm, and the seating is super comfortable.
Kristiansand Beach
Lovely place
Yuuka Yuuka Kristiansand
We ate in and the service was friendly, helpful and fast.
Explore Kristiansand
Kristian was an amazing guide and the scenery was beautiful.
Closes soon · 8 PM
Enten Eller
Recommend to try the beer there.
Smashed
No frills, just delicious.
3. Stampe Badeplass
Bathing islands It's worth trying something "beachy".
MS Bragdøya
Møvikstranda
Grostøl beach
Bråvann
Solviga badestrand
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Kristiansand
Kristiansand has emerged as a vibrant cruise destination in Northern Europe, with eleven major cruise lines calling at this Norwegian port. With over 200 upcoming sailings and a strong presence from premium operators like Viking Ocean Cruises, Oceania Cruises, and Silversea alongside mainstream lines such as Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises, the port offers excellent variety for cruise travelers. Most itineraries span seven nights, with Kristiansand serving as a port of call on routes connecting Scandinavia's most iconic cities—Oslo, Copenhagen, and Bergen—along with popular Baltic and Northern European ports.
When your ship docks, you'll find yourself in a charming coastal city with a relaxed Norwegian atmosphere. The compact city center invites leisurely exploration, while the nearby Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park offers family-friendly entertainment. The summer months of April through August see peak cruise activity, making this an ideal time to experience the region's long daylight hours and pleasant weather while discovering what makes this southern Norwegian port a favorite among cruise passengers.
When your ship docks, you'll find yourself in a charming coastal city with a relaxed Norwegian atmosphere. The compact city center invites leisurely exploration, while the nearby Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park offers family-friendly entertainment. The summer months of April through August see peak cruise activity, making this an ideal time to experience the region's long daylight hours and pleasant weather while discovering what makes this southern Norwegian port a favorite among cruise passengers.
Cruise Lines at Kristiansand
- Viking Ocean Cruises (90 cruises)
- Holland America Line (76 cruises)
- MSC Cruises (73 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (13 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (5 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (5 cruises)
- Viking River Cruises (5 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (4 cruises)
- Silversea (4 cruises)
- Disney Cruise Line (2 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 cruise)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Kristiansand
Cruises Visiting Kristiansand
Ship Schedule at Kristiansand
Kristiansand Location
Other Cruise Ports in Norway
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristiansand Port (NOKRS)?
Kristiansand Port (NOKRS) is the official port serving Kristiansand, Norway, located at 58.1333°N, 7.9833°E.
How can I reach Kristiansand from the harbor?
The port is in the city center. Local buses and taxis connect you to Kvadraturen and nearby attractions.
What are must-see attractions near Kristiansand Port?
Posebyen, Kvadraturen, Fisketorvet market, and the harbor sunset views.
When is the Quart Festival held?
Historically in July; current schedules vary.