9.5 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Hammerfest for around 9.5 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

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When to Visit Hammerfest

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
113,086 estimated passengers across 190 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Spring Season
Mar – May
83,593 estimated passengers across 137 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
116,356 estimated passengers across 153 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
135,777 estimated passengers across 205 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.

Cruise Lines Visiting Hammerfest

10 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

Hurtigruten Cruises (6288) AIDA Cruises Cruises (25) Holland America Line Cruises (11) Mystic Cruises Cruises (7) Ambassador Cruise Line Cruises (5) Oceania Cruises Cruises (4) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (3) Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Cruises (2) P&O Cruises Cruises (2) Costa Cruises Cruises (1)

Ships Arriving Soon

Next scheduled visits to Hammerfest

Thu 29 Oct
MS Nordlys
Hurtigruten Cruises
Fri 30 Oct
MS Nordkapp
Hurtigruten Cruises
Fri 30 Oct
MS Polarlys
Hurtigruten Cruises
Sun 1 Nov
MS Richard With
Hurtigruten Cruises
Sun 1 Nov
MS Polarlys
Hurtigruten Cruises
Mon 2 Nov
MS Nordnorge
Hurtigruten Cruises
Tue 3 Nov
MS Richard With
Hurtigruten Cruises
Wed 4 Nov
MS Nordnorge
Hurtigruten Cruises
Wed 4 Nov
MS Kong Harald
Hurtigruten Cruises
Fri 6 Nov
MS Kong Harald
Hurtigruten Cruises

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Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?

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The lowest in the industry. Other platforms charge 20–30%. We charge 1%.
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99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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