By
Rebecca Gibson |
Norway’s Fredrikstad Cruise Port is now able to handle larger cruise ships after officially opening its new 340m dock on 27 October.
Opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Tore Lundestad, the port’s director, the new Øra quay cost US$7.2 million to build and has state-of-the-art moorings and foam fenders. It has a depth of 12.5m, enabling it to accommodate cruise ships of up to 290m with a draft of 8m.
“I am thrilled about the opportunity this gives us in Fredrikstad Cruise Port to welcome new ships and offer modern facilities to the cruise lines, like fresh water supplies, waste handling and bunker oil available from a barge,” said Caroline Pettersen, cruise sales manager at the port. “We can also offer LNG supplied by trucks. This new, state-of-the-art, sustainable port terminal will benefit all our cruise guests. For Fredrikstad Cruise Port this is a milestone that takes us one step closer to our position as the gateway to the Oslofjord.”
Øra main dock is located in close proximity to the city of Fredrikstad, the railway, the main highway, the old town of Fredrikstad and the Oslofjord region, providing good connections for operators wanting to offer shore excursions.
Fredrikstad Cruise Port is a member of both Cruise Norway and Cruise Europe.