So, it looks like your will be sailing on Viking Star, not Viking Venus. Shuttle service is usually provided for locations further out dropping you off near the fountain downtown. Not only a short walk to the bus, but if your flight is later in the day, you can store your luggage at the hotel while you wander about a bit. Australia08, August 14, 2020 in Viking Ocean. If you're planning on travelling to this destination, let us tempt you with hundreds of bookable activities, shows, attractions, tours & restaurants. I sent the query and will post if any new information is forthcoming. It's easy! A taxi from the airport to the city centre costs about NOK 250-300. Its a 5 minute walk from the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel or Thon Hotel Orion. Small change is typically left when dining at restaurants (5-10%). Started January 26, By The wharf in Bryggen is listed among UNESCOs World Heritage Sites. Bergen is a popular cruise destination and can be considered the gate to the fjords of Norway. Started August 27, 2021, By (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bergen is the second largest city in Norway and a busy port serving the oil and gas industry in the North Sea. But, somehow, I like the vibe coming from the Bergen harbor master. Here is a link to the Port of Bergen cruise call schedule: https://bergenhavn.no/en/cruise-en/call-schedules-cruise/. I've double checked my sources and your ship is Viking Venus. A single ticket costs 85 NOK. Norway can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. As of 2016, ships docking in Jekteviken/Dokken areas will have the shuttle drop them off at the port gate with the 600m walk to the city center marked. BUT, if you aren't heading to the airport but are planning on taking the train to Oslo (the ride is said to be magnificent) then maybe you want a hotel that is closer to the train station. A comprehensive, up-to-date travel guide for your selected destination showing you the best do and see activities, restaurants, cafs, nightlife, shopping and much more. Unfettered it takes about 15 minutes to walk from the ship to the Hanseatic Museum. The location is fantastic. The Gaia airport bus service from Bergen Airport at Flesland runs every 15 minutes. Euros may be accepted at tourist friendly shops. It's just a little farther away from the dock than the Radisson or the Thon Orion, but still within easy walking distance, even dragging suitcases. We stayed there before departing on our "In the Wake of the Vikings" transatlantic in September 2018, self-booked, because we got an excellent price on the room, including dinner the night before and breakfast the morning of check-out. You should be getting some sort of notification from Viking, eventually. Schedule from Port of Bergen here http://www.bergenhavn.no/. The large tourist office beside the fish market has free wifi. Page last modified on October 06, 2019, at 04:08 PM, http://www.cruise-norway.no/Ports/Bergen/default.aspx. Is that possibly SOP until a ship actually enters service? If the ship docks in its normal location, as per the comments above, another hotel choice to consider is the Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz. Also, the Airport Flybussen has a stop on the Bryggen, not far from either hotel, from what I have been able to figure out on a map. Two hotels in suitcase dragging distance of the dock are a Thon Hotel and a Radisson. I checked Barcelona but they are not publish a schedule of cruise calls because of Covid. By Skolten Cruise Port (Vagen Harbor), the main cruise terminal, is located about 1km away from the Bryggen wharf area. Right at the Bryggen waterfront. Of course, the feeling among our party is that these cruises are not at all likely to sail, so what am I worrying about? Mount Floyen Funicular - Take this cable car for great views of the city from Mount Floyen. Yes, the website still says Venus so that is the only info that the Chat people probably have access to. I checked Bergen for our June 2021 cruise on Star, noting an error in the dates. Bryggen - This historic but touristy area is Bergen's old town with leaning wooden buildings. Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Help Ukrainian Families in Need: World Central Kitchen Donation Match, Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, https://bergenhavn.no/en/cruise-en/call-schedules-cruise/, https://www.flybussen.no/billett/#/reise/fra/bergen-flyplass/bgo, http://wpc.475d.edgecastcdn.net/00475D/PDF/3-191004_PassengerTicketContract.pdf, http://www.portdebarcelona.cat/en/web/port-del-ciudada/cruceros, https://www.puertocartagena.com/en/cruise-ship-terminal/cruise-ship-schedule, https://www.puertomalaga.com/en/cruise-forecast/, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features.

If you require special assistance or a wheelchair, a shuttle bus can take you directly to the city centre. Flying is definitely the best way to get to Bergen, but its a good idea to book well in advance. The cruise schedule for the port in Bergen can be found here: www.bergenhavn.no By Norway's currency is the Norwegian Krone (NOK).

-------------------------------------------, *Passenger Ticket Contact. Bergen Taxi Fish Market - A small but lively market next to Bryggen. Additional port guide here http://www.cruise-norway.no/Ports/Bergen/default.aspx, Ships may dock at several different piers around Bergen marked J on the map below. Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, Garyoosterhonolulushipbest12-17 best1.jpg. Okay, there is an excuse for staying at the Radisson. Sign up for a new account in our community. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay. The journey takes about half an hour, and the bus takes you to the SAS Royal Hotel Bryggen in the city centre.

Bergens main post office is located in the Xhibition mall. Powered by Invision Community. CC Help Jenn In the meantime, check MVJ to see if they made any changes there. [Update] Maybe I'm not just being nervous - I searched for Venus and her first Bergen port call is listed as 29 May 2021. A change of vessel is allowed under the terms of carriage*, so don't expect any recompense for the change. Rather, it looks like that spot is being held by Viking Star. There are free shuttle services available that will take you to Hurtigruteterminalen (speed boat terminal). You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. See Paragraph 6: CARRIERS RIGHTS AND DISCRETION. Maid staff in hotels and taxi drivers do not need to be tipped. Torggaten is the main pedestrian mall and square surrounded by department stores, cafes and restaurants. 80 NOK (return trip, Dec 2011). Wheelchair accessible. Was hoping to see for myself this past June, but had a small change of plans and never got to Bergen. City Sightseeing runs a Hop On, Hop Off bus service for 250 NOK (June 2014). LauraS I've been in Bergen on other cruise lines - once docking about a mile or so from city center (large ship) and once right at the end of the old town harbor (small ship). Tickets for local buses can be bought from the bus driver or at the bus station, which also has day tickets (the latter will save you money if you plan to make more than 2 journeys within 24 hours). You can also hike up following the trail uphill and to the right of the funicular. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Flybussen last stop was at the Raddison from the airport. When they do start publishing, http://www.portdebarcelona.cat/en/web/port-del-ciudada/cruceros, Cartagena shows nothing: https://www.puertocartagena.com/en/cruise-ship-terminal/cruise-ship-schedule, Malaga port schedule is not up to date: https://www.puertomalaga.com/en/cruise-forecast/. http://www.citysightseeing.no/. 2005-2022 ArrivalGuides, A Lion Ventures company. I think Viking Social (aka, TellUs) are the people to connect with, especially if you all want to sail on the maiden. That's what I was thinking. From there, you can easily reach the city centre on foot. Thanks, everyone. Vitusapotek Nordstjernen in the Bergen Storsenter is open until 11pm every day and also has an emergency service. Travelling by bus and train is an excellent way to see the varied landscape. While rainfall is also lowest in May, temperatures are the most pleasant in July and August; however, these months are also the busiest. CC Help Jenn Link for Flybusssen: https://www.flybussen.no/billett/#/reise/fra/bergen-flyplass/bgo. Just wondering before I look into booking a room for overnight since I want to stay an extra day after disembarking. *UPDATED* JULY Calendar Wallpaper featuring YOUR photos! The exact dates should be spelled out in your Viking invoice. Started June 21, 2021, By The other consideration is that the port lists are not 100% accurate. CC Help Jenn The largest bus operator is NOR-Way, and Lavprisekspressen/Artic Express offers low-price services from Oslo. If you want to experience a variety of different shows, live acts, concerts and exhibitions, this will be the best month to visit. From Bergen, you can take the Hurtigrutten ferry to Kirkenes, and there are also ferries to Hirtshals and Newcastle. Thanks for the links - those are going right into my cruise file. Mcdonalds and cafes may provide free wifi for customers. http://wpc.475d.edgecastcdn.net/00475D/PDF/3-191004_PassengerTicketContract.pdf.

This is where most cruise ships dock, larger ships may also dock at Dokken/Jekteviken Port, which is about 1km away from the Fish Market. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc.

I would not have considered adding the Iberian Explorer to our booking otherwise.

I'll probably contact Viking Social for a more authoritative interpretation of the situation. Norges Statsbaner, NSB, runs the line between Oslo and Bergen, which reaches heights of more than three thousand feet above sea level. I do not see Viking Venus on the schedule for arrival on 13/14 February 2021 for our Northern Lights cruise (starting on 2 Feb at Tilbury). I have a Northern Lights cruise booked for next year (if it goes)and was wondering where Viking ships tend to dock? If you chose your dates because you wanted to sail on the new ship, then you should be looking at making some changes before the penalty phase begins (120 days prior to sailing) which means soon for your 1/26/21 departure. Exactly what I needed to know! Other than the potential to find ourselves boarding the oldest Viking Ocean ship, rather than the newest, our decision to board in Barcelona was predicated on being on the "maiden voyage" of Venus. If, you have never been to Norway, why rush to leave? So, it looks like your will be sailing on Viking Star, not Viking Venus. Tipping is generally not expected in Norway. Phone: +47 910 08 000. The Thon is the closest and we chose to stay there on our own pre cruise because it was quieter then the Radisson Blu where Viking puts up guests. But it has been known to dock at other places. You shouldn't need to use local transportation since most sites are in the city center. I tried Viking Chat but got nowhere: the agent responded "I've double checked my sources and your ship is Viking Venus". You can use a card for payment. All rights reserved. On 8/14/2020 at 5:28 PM, Peregrina651 said: 19952022, The Independent Traveler, Inc. The month of May is event season in Bergen. Tempt me . If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. Norges Taxi Phone: +47 07000