8.7 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Sandnes for around 8.7 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 Sandnes

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Spring Season
Mar – May
12,365 estimated passengers across 9 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
81,818 estimated passengers across 30 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
31,560 estimated passengers across 11 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Sandnes

11 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

Holland America Cruises (48) MSC Cruises Cruises (36) Ambassador Cruise Line Cruises (9) Saga Cruises Cruises (4) Mystic Cruises Cruises (3) Viking River Cruises Cruises (2) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (2) Viking Cruises Cruises (2) MSC Explora Journeys Cruises (1) Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Cruises (1) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (1)

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Next scheduled visits to Sandnes

Wed 16 Sep
ms Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Cruises
07:00 – 15:00
Tue 29 Sep
Ambience
Ambassador Cruise Line Cruises
08:00 – 17:00
Fri 9 Oct
Vasco da Gama-Nicko
Mystic Cruises Cruises
13:00 – 19:00

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Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?

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