General information

• Skjolden Cruise Pier: 127,5 m Draft: 12 m

• Skjolden Hydro Pier: 51 m Draft: 8 m

• Skjolden Tender Pier: 36 m Draft: 5 m

Skjolden Port can accommodate ships up to 400 meters in length and has an established maximum vessel Draft at 12 meters. The Cruise Pier is designed to accommodate the ISPS regulations, with monitored entrance points and security guards.

The port is a solid wood and concrete dock only, with no shore gangways. it has a spacious terminal building with a souvenir shop, restrooms, and a cafeteria. The port is situated in walking distance to the nearby village of Skjolden, where guests can find local cafeterias, restaurants, a tourist information centre, SUP and bike rental, supermarked and other amenities.

contact Information

VHF Channels and radio procedures

Radio at visual contact with pier. VHF Channel 12 (VHF Channel 16 standby)

Contact Port

Port Manager: Viggo Sundvold, +47 458 98 229

post@skjoldenport.com / viggo@skjoldenport.com

Booking: Halvard Johan Bolstad, +47 971 39 222

post@skjoldenport.com/ halvard@skjolden.info

Contact Pilot and Tugs

Pilot: +47 33 03 48 00

Tugs: +47 33 03 48 00

Emergency numbers

Fire: 110 / +47 57 75 14 00

Ambulance: 113 / +47 57 83 90 00

Police: 112 / +47 57 75 88 00

Coast Guard: +47 55 50 20 00

Technical Information

Here you will find technical information about the cruise pier, anchorage (tender pier) and the approach channel. Information about the Hydro Pier coming soon.

Skjolden Cruise Pier:

Pier length: 127,5m

Maximum ship length: 400 meters

Maximum ship draft: 12 meters

Height of quay: 3.1 meter at LAT

Range of Tide & Max Current: 1,5 m & 0,5 knots

Bollards: 8 x 50T-200T

Fenders: Yokohamas, 2.4 m

Side of Ship: Any (No pier obstructions)

Min. Turning Basin: 1000 m width, 25 m depth

Air Draft restrictions in Port: No

ISPS Approved: Yes

EPI Member: Yes

Time Zone: CEST/ CET (Oslo - Berlin)

Current largest ship to safely dock at Skjolden Port: Independence of the Seas (339 m / 8,8 m)

Anchorage skjolden port

Secure Anchorage(s) Position: North 61°29.471’ East 007°35.231’

Minimum Depth of Anchorage: Approx. 40m

Type of Bottom: Mud / Clay

Wind & Current: Normally no strong winds (seldom over 10 m/s) & normally max 0.5 knots

General Slope of Bottom: Relatively flat (approx. 5% max)

Distance from Ship to Tender Pier: Approx. 600m

Minimum Depth of Channel or Fairway to Tender Pier: Approx. 5m

Minimum Depth of Water at Tender Pier: Approx. 5m

Tender Pier Length: 36 meters long (3x12 meters connected together)

Fendering at Tender Pier: Tender boats use their own fenders

Type of Bitts/Bollards at Tender Pier: Bollards at both ends of each side (docking station)

Height of Tender Pier Above the Water at Low and High Tide: Floating tender dock, approx. 0.5m

Description of tender pier:

The tender pier is designed to facilitate passenger transfer from tender boats to shore. Typically, passengers disembark by taking two steps from the tender boat to the pier, followed by one step onto a gangway leading to the shore. While the pier can accommodate wheelchairs, assistance is often required to lift the wheelchair, especially since the gangway can be quite steep at low tide. Cruise ship tender boats have the highest priority at this pier, along with a local RIB-boat company. For visual reference, see Appendix D.

Approach channel

North (Tollesundet): 620 m width, min depth 50 m

South (Havhella): 750 m width, min depth 50 m

Lowest height of power lines crossing the fjord

 Fatlaberge – Ramnaberg   60 m  (Sognefjorden)

Bjørnstigkamben – Ramnaberg    60 m (Sognefjorden)

Johansholten – Byttegjuvhøgdi    60 m (Frønningen)

OBS! «Statnett» - the national system operator is working on new power lines crossings along the Sognefjord, and deviations can occur. Please contact our port manager for more information.

PRACTICAL Information

Weather and Currents:

Prevailing weather: Normally no strong winds, but SW winds can be strong in the bay and put up considerable sea. Currents: Normally no strong currents, but when there are floods in the rivers, there are some stronger currents in the fjord.

Get weather reports and tide information for Skjolden Port here:

Skjolden Weather Reports

Tide & Currents

Ship maintenance and exercises:

Lifeboat and rescue boat exercise: Port authorities to be notified beforehand.

Chip, paint and surface/ window washing, welding: Port authorities to be notified beforehand.

Painting work from the quay and on the side of the boat along the quay is not allowed.

Waste Management and fresh water :

Garbage collection to be ordered least 3 working days prior to arrival of vessel. Prices on request. Fresh water is not available.

Pilots and tugs:

Pilot is compulsory.

Kvanhovden (approach from north): North 61°2'  East 004°6' Approx: 8 h and 136 NM

Fedje (approach from south): North 60°51,4'    East 004°39' Approx: 7h and 125 NM

Tugboat is not compulsory and must be must be booked 36 hours in advance from national agent.

How to book Skjolden Port?

Skjolden Port is open from mid-April to mid-October, depending on the weather and ice conditions. The port charges a quay and mooring fee based on the ship's gross tonnage, and a passanger fee and Security fee based on the number of passengers. The harbour fees and charges for 2025 are as follows:

Harbour Fees

Quay Fee: NOK 0,85 (Per GT, Minimum 25000 GT)

Mooring Fee: NOK 0,18 (Per GT, Minimum 25000 GT)

Passenger fee: NOK 10 (Per passenger, minimum 500 PAX)

Security fee: NOK 10 (Per passenger, minimum 500 PAX)

Environmental fee (EPI) From -25% to + 59% (breakpoint point, 45 points).

For more information and booking inquiries, please contact us at:

post@skjoldenport.com or +47 458 98 229.

We look forward to welcoming you to Skjolden Port, the gateway to the national parks of Norway.