Ferry operator · Norway
Havila
- Routes
- 19
- Terminals
- 19
- Avg crossing
- 3h 33m
Ship operator
Havila Kystruten — sold to travellers as Havila Voyages — shares the Norwegian coastal route with Hurtigruten, calling at the same ports under a separate operator. It belongs to Havila Holding, a family-owned investment company based on the west coast.
Official site: www.havilavoyages.com/nb/havn-til-havn — always confirm the current timetable there before travelling.
Timetables
Routes operated by Havila
Showing the 2 most-searched of the 19 routes Havila runs.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings/day | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodø → Stamsund | 3h 55m | 1 | — |
| Nesna → Ørnes | 3h 50m | 1 | — |
Two operators, one coastal route
The Bergen–Kirkenes coastal service is worked by two companies rather than one. Havila Kystruten holds part of the route alongside Hurtigruten, which is why the same port pairs appear in our data under both names — around seventeen of the connections overlap.
For a passenger the practical consequence is that the sailing you want may be operated by either company, with different vessels, different onboard arrangements and separate booking channels. Checking which operator runs your specific departure date matters more here than on a route with a single operator.
Part of a family-owned group
Havila Kystruten sits within Havila Holding, which describes itself as a family-owned investment company. The group's stated approach is to manage what has been built across generations, develop profitable workplaces and build communities — its motto, til nytte og gagn, translates roughly as "to use and benefit".
The wider group also includes Havila Hotels and a gallery and shop, alongside the coastal route operation.
Booking port to port with Havila Voyages
The consumer brand is Havila Voyages, and port-to-port trips are booked on havilavoyages.com. The route has 34 ports between Bergen and Kirkenes. A port-to-port trip must be booked at least two hours before the ship arrives at your port, and not more than six months ahead.
Havila's four ships carry some of the largest battery packs installed on any passenger ship, enough for about four hours of zero-emission sailing. The northbound call in the Geirangerfjord is seasonal, from 1 April to 31 August.
Dry-dock gaps to plan around
Each ship leaves the route for planned maintenance, and its departures are affected while it is away. Havila Capella is out of service from 29 October to 30 November 2026, returning on 1 December; Havila Castor is out from 27 March to 28 April 2027. If your dates fall inside those windows, check which ship — and which company — actually sails your departure.
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Where Havila sails
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Regions Havila serves
Paying aboard
Fares with Havila
Driving with Havila? Its road-ferry fares use AutoPASS for Ferries — vehicles are billed automatically by length and foot passengers usually travel free. There is normally no ticket to buy in advance.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is Havila the same as Hurtigruten?
No. They are separate companies that both operate on the Norwegian coastal route, calling at many of the same ports — around seventeen connections overlap. Vessels, onboard arrangements and booking channels differ.
How do I know which company runs my sailing?
Check the specific departure date, since a given port pair may be served by either operator. Each company sells its own departures through its own channels.
Who owns Havila Kystruten?
It sits within Havila Holding, a family-owned investment company whose wider group also includes Havila Hotels and a gallery and shop.
Where can I find Havila's timetables and fares?
On havilavoyages.com, the Havila Voyages booking site. Port-to-port trips can be booked up to six months ahead and no later than two hours before the ship reaches your port.
Are any Havila ships out of service?
Havila Capella is in planned dry dock from 29 October to 30 November 2026 and Havila Castor from 27 March to 28 April 2027. Departures on those dates are affected.