Ålesund Cruise Port Guide
16 cruises call here in 2027–28, from £1,199 per person — see them.
Photos: Philipp, luis vidilla, Fadi Al Hussen, Nafez Samman, Caroline Geres · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Norway
- Region:
- Norwegian Fjords
- Coordinates:
- 62.4723° N, 6.1549° E
16 cruises call at Ålesund between Feb 2027 and May 2028, 7 to 16 nights, from £1,199 per person, sailing from Newcastle, Southampton, Liverpool, Portsmouth and Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith), on Bolette, Balmoral and Borealis.
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Cruises calling at Ålesund (16)
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In Search of the Northern Lights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 10 nights · from Newcastle · 22 Feb 2027
from £2,299 pp · Ocean View
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In Search of the Northern Lights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 14 nights · from Southampton · 28 Feb 2027
from £2,099 pp · Interior Cabin
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In Search of the Northern Lights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 10 nights · from Newcastle · 4 Mar 2027
from £1,819 pp · Ocean View
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In Search of the Northern Lights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 10 nights · from Newcastle · 14 Mar 2027
from £1,849 pp · Ocean View
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Scenic Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) · 11 Jun 2027
from £1,549 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 9 nights · from Newcastle · 15 Jun 2027
from £1,799 pp · Interior Cabin
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Fjords & Mountains of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 9 nights · from Liverpool · 26 Jun 2027
from £1,799 pp · Interior Cabin
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Autumn Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 9 nights · from Liverpool · 18 Sep 2027
from £1,699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Autumn Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 9 nights · from Southampton · 21 Sep 2027
from £1,199 pp · Interior Cabin
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Searching the Aurora with Wil
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 10 nights · from Newcastle · 26 Oct 2027
from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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In Search of the Northern Lights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 11 nights · from Southampton · 7 Nov 2027
from £1,399 pp · Interior Cabin
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In Search of the Northern Lights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 10 nights · from Newcastle · 25 Feb 2028
from £1,249 pp · Interior Cabin
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4 more cruises calling at Ålesund
Newcastle (2)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| In Search of the Northern Lights | 13 Mar 2028 | 10 | Bolette | £1,249 | View ↗ |
| In Search of the Northern Lights | 23 Mar 2028 | 10 | Bolette | £1,249 | View ↗ |
Portsmouth (2)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| Springtime France and Fjords | 27 Apr 2028 | 16 | Balmoral | £1,899 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Norwegian Fjords | 4 May 2028 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,199 | View ↗ |
About Ålesund
Ålesund suits families and couples seeking a mix of culture, nature and outdoor activities in Norway's fjord region. This port sits on multiple islands—Hessa, Aspøya and Nørve—with newer developments extending to Uksenøya and beyond.
The town offers attractions within easy reach of the port. Explore Jugendstilbyen Ålesund, a historical landmark just 0.1 km away, or visit Byrampen Viewpoint (0.4 km) and Rundskue Viewpoint (1.4 km) for panoramic views. The Atlantic Sea-Park aquarium, 3.1 km away, appeals to families. For adventure seekers, RIB Fjord Guiding Ålesund offers boat excursions on the fjords.
When to visit
The best months to cruise here are May through September, when the Norwegian weather is most favourable.
Nearby ports
Ålesund is part of the Norwegian Fjords region. Nearby ports include Åndalsnes, Bergen, Eidfjord and Flåm.
Ålesund is a town in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of Ålesund Municipality. The centre of the town of Ålesund lies on the islands of Hessa, Aspøya, and Nørve with newer developments located on the islands of Uksenøya the outer parts of the "urban area" even stretch onto the island of Sula which is in the neighboring Sula Municipality.
Read more on Wikipedia (text CC BY-SA)
Things to do in Ålesund on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Jānis Tiltiņš · via Google Maps Aquarium
Atlantic Sea-Park
4.6 (6,957) 3.1 km from port
Large, contemporary specialist cold water aquarium with displays of local sea life species.
Near: Atlanterhavsparken Akvarium (210 m) · Lillenausa (Pila) (244 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “A great place to visit, especially for families with children! 🐧🦭 We spent the day here and had a great…” — Heimir Bates
- 5 · “Atlanterhavsparken (the Atlantic Sea Park) in Ålesund is well worth a visit. While it's probably not the most spectacular or…” — Marcin Ba
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Photo: Philipp · via Google Maps Scenic point
Byrampen Viewpoint(Alesund)
4.8 (1,503) 0.4 km from port
Near: Strykejernet, Akslatrappa trinn 115 (54 m) · Keiser Wilhelm II Bauta (68 m)
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “It’s a tiring walk up the steps but worth it when you get to the top. Keep walking and you…” — Steve Bristol
- 5 · “It’s a fairly steep hike to the top of this lookout, so if your legs aren’t up to it, take…” — Stephen Spencer
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Photo: Horacio Verna · via Google Maps Historical landmark
Jugendstilbyen Ålesund
4.7 (1,057) 0.1 km from port
Near: Sentrum helsestasjon (34 m) · Alti Kremmergaarden (66 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “This district is one of the finest Art Nouveau town centers. The compact streets around Brosundet harbor feel like an…” — Talal Qadah
- 5 · “Jugendstilsenteret og KUBE is a fascinating place to visit in Ålesund, especially for anyone interested in architecture, art, and local…” — Sameersam
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Photo: Renegade · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Molja Fyr
4.5 (270) 0.4 km from port
Near: Academy vgs Ålesund (15 m) · Fisheries Museum in Ålesund (74 m)
- Good for children
- 5 · “Nice atmosphere toward the end of the land. You could see the other islands from this light house” — Yousef H. Almubarak
- 5 · “On a beautiful sunny day a fantastic (free) photo stop!” — Peter Thompson
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Tourist attraction
Rundskue Viewpoint
4.7 (237) 1.4 km from port
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “I'm very unfit. Like was out of breath walking to the base unfit. But it was worth it. There are…” — Mewmin
- 5 · “Great view above the islands next to Ålesund!” — Manisha F
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Tourist attraction
RIB Fjord Guiding Ålesund
5.0 (128) 0.3 km from port
Near: Molo Brew (8 m) · Alesund Norway Cruise Ship Pier (51 m)
- Good for children
- 5 · “Really nice experience, from the staff, the guides and the tour itself, special mention to Miki, Flor, Coral, Uri, Mar…” — Nil Cortines
- 5 · “amazing tour, lots of action but not over the top... funny, friendly and helpful guide amazing experience, highly recommend 🤙🏽” — Jensen Broz
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Tourist attraction
Alesund Square
4.6 (74) 0.0 km from port
Near: Vinmonopolet (53 m) · Apotek 1 Nordstjernen Ålesund (54 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Beautiful spot!” — 老Laoxi
- 5 · “Really great 👍” — Thomas Frick
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Tourist attraction
Rollo
4.6 (58) 0.3 km from port
Near: Parken kulturhus (67 m) · Scandic Parken (102 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Things you see. After some research, we found out the historic importance of this lonely statue, Which is dedicated to…” — V H
- 5 · “A bronze stature of Rollo the Viking (860-928), founder of Normandy and forefather of William the Conqueror, stands in Byparken…” — David Stanley
Map of Ålesund and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Ålesund
Cruises to Norwegian Fjords mostly sail May to September.
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