Cruiseport Florø
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FlorØ CruiSe POrT Events: Football Flora, The world’s longest Herring table, Kinnaspelet - spectacular outdoor historical play. Cruise Season: April – September. Visit our website www.cruiseport-floro.no | www.visitnorway.com | Page 38 | Page | www.visitnorway.com Smørhamn Handelsstad Photo: H. Nygård Vetvika Photo: Kåre O. Svarstad Stabben Light House Photo: Visit FjordKysten Venice of the north: colony and the nest of a sea eagle and hopefully Torches are included on the tour. Join Florø’s History Bulandet and Værlandet experience these great examples of the fauna in our Club on this intriguing guided tour through tunnels 300m from quayside by boat region. We pass the island of Kinn and learn about the and bunkers of the Second World War. Florø was Duration: 6 -7 hrs myths and history of the island then used by the Germans as a base to defend their Capacity: 11 -94 / Operated by: Boat and coach occupied territories on the European mainland from Værlandet and Bulandet are the westernmost Florø – Guided Town Walk attacks by the Allied Forces. Continue your journey inhabited island communities in Norway. It has a From the pier to the cannons which are still standing. unique landscape with its special crags combined Duration: 2 ½ hrs with marshland and lakes. Bulandet has 365 islands Capacity: 30 per group / Operated by: Foot Medieval experience. NEW! and is referred to as “Venice of the north”. This tour requires a good physical condition. 300m from quayside by boat Follow our guide through a historical walk in our town, Duration: 4 hrs Lighthouse Safari Florø. Storeåsen Viewpoint, an absolute highlight, Capacity: 11- 35 / Operated by: Boat and coach 300m from quayside by boat is included in the tour. Welcome to a journey back to the medieval time at Duration: 3 hrs Sunnfjord Geo Center. They connect past and present Capacity: 14- 28 / Operated by: riB The Trail of WWII – get close to history through the history of geology. The nature and rock This tour requires good physical condition. From the pier formations in the area have a very interesting history. Join us on a thrilling and exotic Lighthouse Safari, Duration 2 ½ hrs We visit the Wine Cellar where you will be brought taking in 3 of the county’s most westerly lighthouses Capacity: 25-50 / Operated by: Coach and by foot back to the medieval time through the atmosphere, Kinn Church Photo: Gry Seim and going ashore at one of them. We stop at a seal This tour requires good physical condition. food and drink. Highly recommended! CRUISEPORT FLORØ - AUTHENTIC PORT information PORT Facilities NAMES & Contacts Open: 24 hours Florø Port Authority Distances iSPS approved: Yes Visiting address: Fugleskjærskaia, 6900 Florø FJORD COAST ADVENTURES Airport: 2 km Designated quays for cruise ships: Yes Mailing address: P.O. Box 17, 6901 Florø City Centre: 700 m Pilot: Cannel 13 Phone: 57 75 67 40 Travel off the beaten track and be prepared for a surprise! Cruiseport Florø offers unique experiences, hospitality and exciting excursions. Tidal movement: 1.5 m Fax: 57 74 09 16 GENERAL information Ship tenders allowed: Yes international Access code: +47 You can experience nature in all kinds of weather, from brilliant sunshine to storm waves breaking against the walls of the lighthouses. Tourist information: 700 m Ships stay minimum/maximum: No restrictions Pilot: channel 13 Cruiseport Florø gives you access to some of the most real and pure experiences Norway has to offer. We call these gems “our little secrets” Bus: 400 m environmental limitations/restrictions: emergency: channel 16 Taxi: 900 m No restrictions Medical emergency: +47 57 75 80 00 and are more than happy to share them with you! rental cars: 400 m Maximum number of ships per day in port: 1 Charts: Admiralty chart no 3037 Norw. No 479 Public transportation: 400 m Maximum number of passengers email: [email protected] Guide Service: 2/15 per day in port: 1000 internet: www.florahamn.no The Cruise Terminal is located in the very centre of Florø. The passengers from the cruise ships can go for a stroll in the charming town Shopping: 500 or they can participate on one of the various excursions to some of the most beautiful sights in Fjord Norway. emergency: Sunnfjord Medical Centre 5775 8000 PORT SERVICES Tax refund: No Bunkers delivery: Diesel Cruiseport Florø offers fascinating coastal life, beautiful fjords, glaciers, steep mountains and waterfalls – a true fairy tale adventure! Supplies: Yes Passenger facilities IN PORT AREA Waste Handling: Yes Shuttle service: No Tugboats: Yes Parking place for buses and distance: Yes Anchorage: Not customary ATTractiONS/exCurSiONS Terminal building for passengers: No Pontoons: No Tourist/city maps: Yes Kinn: a highlight on the coast The heart of Norway: Explore Sunnfjord Coastal Contrasts: A great blend of Sunnfjord Local currency: NOK 300m from quay side by boat Distance: 310 km Best selling tour! Currency exchange: 700 m Duration: 3 1/2 hrs Duration: 8 hrs Distance: 132 km ATM: Yes Capacity: 11 – 98 / Operated by: Boat Capacity: 16 – 300 / Operated by: Coach Duration: 4 hrs internet access: Yes This tour requires good physical condition. A wonderful tour through scenic landscapes from Capacity: 16 -50 / Operated: by Coach 2 km walk on Kinn Island. Far out in the sea lies Public telephones: Yes the coast to the inner parts of Sunnfjord. We stop at In Naustdal we stop at The Black Friday Museum, Mailboxes: Yes the beautiful and green Kinn Island. waterfalls, museums and Norway biggest souvenir established in memory of that black Friday in The Island is a wonderful place for great shop. This tour cuts through the very heart of February 1945 when the biggest dogfight was nature and cultural experiences. Kinn is well known Norway - past, present, future. fought out in the sky over Norway during World for its medieval church and the characteristic War II. A light local lunch can be included on this mountain cleft Kinnaklova. Coastal life: Kalvåg tour. On the return the tour follows the scenic fjord We offer a guided experience in the legendary 300 m from quayside by boat road to Florø and stops at one of Norway’s most Kinn church which was built in a Romanesque style, qUAy: Length: DRAFT: HEIGHT qUAySIDE: and is one of the oldest in Norway. We guarantee an Duration: 3 -4 hrs interesting rock carving sites Ausevika. Fuglæskjerskaia west 140m 11m 2.95m Lat impressive and moving experience with narration Capacity: 11- 94 / Operated by: Boat Fugleskjærskaia Mid. 140m 11m 2.95m Lat and music. Concerts in the church Kalvåg is one of the best preserved fishing villages The Scenic Route: Florø–Bremanger Fugleskjerskaia east. 185m 6m 2.95m Lat for up to 120 people can be arranged. in Western Norway. Visit the local galleries, and Distance: 220 km Fugleskjærskaia have a look at the art and crafts you can find in Duration: 8 hrs The 360 Summit: Kalvåg. A wonderful place to spend free time! Capacity: 16 – 200 / Operated by: Ferry and coach This tour includes highlights such as the village of F L O R Ø Florø and surroundings. A popular tour! city centre Distance: 28 km Kalvåg and the wonderful beach Grotlesanden. Duration: 2 ½ hrs A scenic roundtrip packed with historical highlights. Capacity: 29 – 102 / Operated by: Coach A very popular half day trip which provides local knowledge and history, a visit to the interesting 1 1 km coastal museum and a fantastic 360 degree view! SCALE.