Fjord Line

Fjord Line is a Norwegian ferry operator founded in 1993, headquartered in Egersund. It is Norway's second-largest international ferry operator with around 21% market share, carrying more than 1.2 million passengers per year. The fleet of three conventional cruise ferries plus one high-speed catamaran connects Norway and Denmark, with two of the cruise ferries powered entirely by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Key facts

Company type
Norwegian ferry operator
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Egersund, Norway
Market share
Around 21% of Norwegian international ferry market
Annual passengers
1.2 million+
Employees
Around 700 (or roughly 1,030 including sea-based crew)
Fleet
3 cruise ferries (MS Oslofjord, MS Stavangerfjord, MS Bergensfjord) + 1 high-speed catamaran (Fjord FSTR)
LNG flagships
MS Stavangerfjord (2013) and MS Bergensfjord (2014) — first single-fuelled LNG cruise ferries in the world

Top Fjord Line routes on SimpleFerry

  • Hirtshals (Denmark) → Stavanger (Norway)
  • Hirtshals → Bergen (via Stavanger)
  • Hirtshals → Kristiansand (high-speed, Fjord FSTR)
  • Hirtshals → Langesund
  • Stavanger → Bergen (Norwegian coastal connection)
  • Bergen → Stavanger → Hirtshals (return)

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Fleet and onboard experience

MS Stavangerfjord (2013) and MS Bergensfjord (2014) are the world's first single-fuelled LNG cruise ferries, achieving 23% lower greenhouse gas emissions and 100% lower sulphur emissions than diesel equivalents. Both serve the long Hirtshals-Stavanger-Bergen route with cabins, restaurants, bars and a casino. MS Oslofjord runs shorter Hirtshals routes. The Fjord FSTR catamaran handles the high-speed Hirtshals-Kristiansand crossing in around 2 hours 15 minutes. Onboard the cruise ferries, passengers find cabins (Economy, Comfort and Premium classes), Nordic-style dining, duty-free shops, kids' areas and lounges with sea views. The Sandefjord-Stromstad route ended on 29 October 2023.

Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry

Fjord Line bookings made through SimpleFerry are confirmed by reference. eTickets are not available — passengers collect a paper boarding pass at the ferry company's ticket booth at the port. Recommended arrival time is at least 1 hour before departure; boarding typically closes around 30 minutes before sailing. Free luggage allowance is generous: 50 kg per car, with foot passengers allowed to bring as many bags as they can carry.

Pet policy

Pets are welcome on Fjord Line. Some dog breeds are restricted under Danish law — owners are responsible for confirming their breed is allowed before booking. Pet documentation is required.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest Norway to Denmark ferry?

The Fjord FSTR catamaran on Hirtshals-Kristiansand is the fastest scheduled crossing between the two countries, at around 2 hours 15 minutes.

Are tickets issued as e-tickets?

No. Fjord Line tickets are paper boarding passes collected at the ticket booth at the port. The SimpleFerry booking reference is what the booth uses to issue them.

What route ended in 2023?

The Sandefjord-Stromstad route between Norway and Sweden was discontinued on 29 October 2023. Fjord Line now focuses on Norway-Denmark crossings only.

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