Ferry operator · Norway
Havila
- Routes
- 19
- Terminals
- 19
- Avg crossing
- 3h 33m
Ship operator
Havila Kystruten 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 | 2 | — |
| Nesna → Ørnes | 3h 50m | 2 | — |
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.
A note on sources
Havila Kystruten's own booking and vessel information sits on a separate site that blocks automated access, so the details above are drawn from the group's corporate site. For timetables, vessel specifications, cabin categories and fares, go to Havila Kystruten's own channels directly — this page deliberately does not reproduce figures we could not verify at source.
The network
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 Havila Kystruten's own booking site. We have not reproduced timetable, cabin or fare details here because that site blocks automated access and we could not verify the figures at source.