BODØ CRUISE PORT
Events: January – Bodø Jazz Open Music Festival, March – People & Fish Music festival, April – Pop Festival, April - International Organ Festival,
June – Arctic Yoga, August - Nordland Music Festival, August - Parken Music Festival
Cruise Season: All year Normal temperature range: (C) Winter: -10 /+5 Summer +10 / +20 Useful links: www.visitbodo.com
Cruise Information: www.visitbodo.com/cruise Port Information: www.portofbodo.com
Bodø, MS AIDAvita. Photo: Ingvar M. Mathisen
BODØ
Your first port of call north of the Arctic Circle
In Bodø we greet first time visitors with a big bang, from the cannons at Nyholm Fortress and live music on the
quayside. We offer a vibrant city on the edge of nature, with dazzling Midnight Sun and magical Northern Lights,
music festivals and concerts throughout the year, a lively city centre with restaurants and shops, central berths and
memorable excursions. We recommend Saltstraumen -the world’s strongest maelstrom, Kjerringøy Island - a historic
trading post, the National Norwegian Aviation Museum, Sea Egle Safari by RIB, Fishing trips, Arctic Rail, Stone Age
heritage and hikes. During the winter enjoy ice fishing, walking tours and spectacular Northern Lights excursions.
With a one-stop connection to the major airport hubs of Europe, Bodø is the perfect turnaround port.
ATTRACTIONS/ EXCURSIONS
NATURAL PHENOMENONS AND OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES
SALTSTRAUMEN
Visit the world’s strongest tidal current where the
largest whirlpools are 12 m in diameter and 5 m deep.
See one of the wonders of the world at close
quarters, as an onlooker on the shore, on a Sea Eagle
Safari by RIB or over a stone age cultural meal.
Learn about the historical adventures off the world’s
strongest tidal current.
Enjoy refreshments and an educational multimedia
film which explains the phenomenon occurring every
6 hours when almost 400 million cubic metres of
water pass through the 3 km long and 150 m wide
strait between the Saltenfjord and the Skjerstadfjord
at speeds of up to 20 knots.
Duration: 3 hours. Capacity: 400
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HIKING AND WALKS
Bodø is a find for those who love nature, and the
view from Mt Keiservarden is magnificent.
Bodø is a peninsula surrounded by ocean and fjords,
but also by a scenic countryside on the outskirts of
the city. Mountainous Bodø offers wonderful
hiking opportunities with its 120 peaks surrounding
the city. You can choose between easy walks to
demanding rock climbing.
Duration: 3 hours. Capacity: 120
SVARTISEN GLACIER
Norway’s second largest glacier, underground caves,
marble formations, steep peaks, waterfalls and
a beautiful lake are all located in the beautiful
National Park. You might like to try biking, dog
sledding, mindful walking, kissing a Moose, a guided
glacier tour or taking in the view from the café.
Duration: 8 hours by coach. Capacity 120
DEEP SEA FISHING
Bring your enthusiasm and a little luck
for an unforgettable fishing trip just outside Bodø.
You will be equipped with fishing rod and thermosuit
to keep you nice and warm whilst on deck. Your
captain and crew know all the best places and will
help you to get the right technique in order to get the
catch of the day which will be prepared and served
onboard.
Duration: 3 hours. Capacity: 24
KJERRINGØY OLD TRADING POST
Kjerringøy Trading Post is situated in an idyllic setting
at beautiful Kjerringøy, a pearl on northern Norway’s
coast. A picturesque, coastal-alpine landscape
sheltered from the ocean by a garland of small
islands, islets and rocks.
Kjerringøy is 45-minute drive from Bodø and has 15
authentic buildings at this traditional, north
Norwegian trading post which are exceptionally
well-preserved. Follow the farmhand and the maid
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
Trip to Norway’s national aviation museum
Saltstraumen. Photo: Tommy Andreassen / www.nordnorge.com
through the old buildings with their distinctive and
authentic atmosphere, buy boiled sweets at the
country store and take part in many other activities
during the season. A Multimedia show recounts the
history of the trading post.
Duration: 5 hours. Capacity: 250.
CONCERT IN BODØ CATHEDRAL
Enjoy a magical performance in Bodø Cathedral, just a
short walk from your ship. The organist will welcome
you and give an introduction to the city,
Bodø Cathedral and it´s pride and joy -one of the
largest organs with 5200 pipes.
Sit back and enjoy the beautiful concert by
the local youth choir dressed in their national
costumes. You might like to combine the visit with a
scenic drive to Rønvikfjellet viewpoint for a glimpse
of the Northern Lights or the Midnight Sun.
Duration: 1 hours. Capacity: 900
PORT & TOURIST INFORMATION
PORT OF BODØ
Visiting address: Bodøterminalen, Terminalveien
Mailing address: P.O.B. 138 , NO-8001 Bodø,
Phone/Fax: +47 75 55 10 80/90
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.bodohavn.no
NORWEGIAN AVIATION MUSEUM
The National Norwegian Aviation Museum was
opened in 1994 and is Norway’s national museum in
this field. It is situated in Bodø in a building shaped
like a gigantic propeller, and deals with both military
and civil aviation. Inside the museum you can
experience aviation and its fascinating history at
close quarters. See famous and infamous aircraft like
the Spitfire, the Twin Otter and the U-2 spy plane at
close quarters.
Duration: 3 hours Capacity: 900.
NORDLAND MUSEUM BODØ
This is the oldest museum in Nordland County,
established in 1888. In one of Bodø’s oldest buildings
(from 1904), you can see the exhibition entitled “Our
City”, which portrays the city’s history. The museum
also has a 1000-year-old silver treasure from Rønvik
on display. Outside the museum there is an Iron Age
monolith. Duration: 2 hours. Capacity: 50.
Mailboxes in pier area: YES
Distances - airport: 1.5-3 km / Bodø Airport
Distance to city centre: 10-300 m.
Nearest hospital: Nordlands Hospital/
+47 75 53 40 00 / 1 km
PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION
Bunkers delivery /method: YES, by truck or bunkers terminal
Supplies: YES
Waste handling: YES
Waste water method: Tank. Trucks
Tugboats: YES, on prior request
Anchorage*: YES
Pontoons: YES, but for tenders only
Pilot: Channel 16/13
Emergency: Channel 16
Medical emergency: 113
Charts: Norwegian
Tidal movement: MLWS, 0.4 m.; MHWS, 2.8 m
ISPS approved: YES
Designated quays for cruise ships: YES
Ship tenders allowed: YES
Beam: Unlimited
Max size ship in port: 330 m. length / 10.5 m. draft
Max number of passengers per day in port: Max 5000 pax
Max number of ships per day in port: Max 4 ships
Ship’s stay min /max: No limitation
Environmental limitations /restrictions: NO
Port facilities according to
Cruise Norway`s guidelines: YES
TOURIST INFORMATION
Visiting address: Tollbugata 13, NO-8006 Bodø
Distance from port: 50 m
Mailing address: P.O.B. 514, NO-8001 Bodø
Phone/Fax: +47 75 54 80 10
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.visitbodo.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: YES
Shuttle bus: NO
Parking place for buses: YES
Taxi: YES
Rental cars: YES
Public transportation: YES, 100-200 m.
Shopping: 10-300 m.
Local currency: NOK
ATM: 50-300 m.
Currency exchange: 50-300 m.
Tax refund: NO
Public telephones in pier area: NO
Internet access in pier area: YES
Kjerringøy Trading Post. Photo: Terje Rakke / Nordic Life
SIGHTSEEING
From quayside, by bus or walking. Enjoy a sightseeing
tour with a visit to the local church, the charming city
centre with its local chocolate shop, cafes &
museums. Followed by the panoramic vistas from
Ronvikfjellet mountain.
Duration: 2 hours. Capacity: 100.
WINTER
Located in the Northern Lights belt just north of the
Arctic Circle, Bodø offers excellent chances of seeing
the Northern Lights. Its mild coastal climate, the
Aurora Borealis and fantastic Arctic twilight makes for
an excellent winter destination. Enjoy activites like:
Horseback riding, Ice fishing, Concerts, Deep Sea
Fishing, Dog sledding, Walks, Kiss a Moose & glacier
tours.
Maximum ship length:
1. Dampskips quay: 130 m.
2. Town Square quay: 220 m.
3. Terminal quay South: 230 m.
4. Terminal quay: 330 m.
5. Valen Terminal quay: 110 m.
Maximum depth in sea:
1. Dampskips quay: 6.0 m.
2. Town Square quay: 7.5 m.
3. Terminal quay South: 8.4 m.
4. Terminal quay: 11.5 m.
5. Valen Terminal quay: 8.0 m.
Yokohama fenders available in the port
Maximum ship airdraft: Bodø - No limitation
Maximum ship airdraft: Svartisen - 64 m.
Crew facilities: Mooring in city center provides very easy
access to numerous types of shopping, attractions, cafes etc.
Free Internet access available.
ANCHORAGE
Type of bottom: Sand/clay
Bodø:
- Distance from anchorage to tender pontoon: 500 m.
- Minimum draft: 20 m.
- Pontoon length: 40 m., Pontoon draft: 3 m.
Svartisen:
- Distance from anchorage to tender pontoon: 300 m.
- Minimum draft: 40 m.
- Pontoon length: 40 m., Pontoon draft: 10 m.
BODØ
Rønvikleira
1
Ronvik
QUAY:
Dampskips quay Town Square quay Terminal quay South Terminal quay* Valen Terminal quay LENGTH:
100 m. 130 m. 200 m. 350 m. 125 m. DRAFT:
6,0 m. 7.5 m. 8.4 m. 9.0 - 10.5 m. 8.0 m. * Dredging project underway, completion 2018.
AIRDRAFT:
Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited BEAM:
Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited HIGHT QUAYSIDE:
+4.5 (LAT)
+4.5 (LAT)
+4.5 (LAT)
+4.5 (LAT)
+4.5 (LAT)
500 m
SCALE
City Center
Bodø Int. Airport
CRUISE NORWAY PRODUCT MANUAL 2017/ 2018