Hurtigruten – Molde port
The operator publishes Molde as a scheduled passenger port and supplies its current port information.
Cruise planning
Research Molde cruise calls before you travel.
Use the timetable to see upcoming cruise ship calls, busy-day signals, ship counts, and port context alongside the guide, map, weather, and readiness tools.
Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Norway
Port code
NOMOL
Coordinates
62.733, 7.150
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Molde
Molde is a regional fjord city with passenger quays near the centre and waterfront.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Walkable
Can you explore independently?
Independent exploration is practical only after confirming the exact berth or tender landing and protecting the ship return time. A practical independent sequence is to complete the nearest approved sights first, use confirmed transport for one farther choice, and return before the published ship deadline. Treat the ship return time as a hard deadline. Allow extra margin for gangway or tender procedures, traffic, weather, queues, and any call-specific security checks.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when the actual landing is confirmed first, the day is limited to one coherent local plan, and any farther choice has transport and return margin arranged in advance.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the actual landing
- •A focused local route
- •One protected transport-supported outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Unconfirmed pickup arrangements
- •Trying to complete every listed choice
- •Returning without operational margin
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Hurtigruten – Molde port and Visit Norway – Fjord Norway planning.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Confirm the exact quay because cruise, ferry, and Coastal Express vessels can use different harbour positions.
Getting into town
Central Molde is local; Varden, Atlantic Road, and regional fjord plans require bus, taxi, or excursion transport. Start with the closest approved local area, then use only the transport modes identified here for any farther stop. Confirm the actual landing before committing to the route.
Port shuttle
Do not assume a shuttle; use only a port or ship service announced for the exact berth or tender landing.
Taxi and local transport
Use the marked passenger pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles for plans beyond the immediate waterfront. Shuttle or transfer context: Do not assume a shuttle; use only a port or ship service announced for the exact berth or tender landing. Confirm where the vehicle or shuttle can legally collect passengers, the return pickup point, and the last practical departure before leaving the passenger area.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Hurtigruten – Molde port and Visit Norway – Fjord Norway planning.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Visit Norway – Fjord Norway planning
Norway's official tourism platform provides regional destination and transport planning for Fjord Norway; the existing port-specific source controls berth and call-time guidance.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Hurtigruten – Molde port and Visit Norway – Fjord Norway planning.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Stay with the nearest approved local plan. Independent exploration is practical only after confirming the exact berth or tender landing and protecting the ship return time.
Half day
4–6 hours
Use this as a menu rather than a checklist: Waterfront, Romsdal Museum, cathedral, Varden, Atlantic Road, and one regional plan are the main choices. Choose one compact local cluster, or one transport-dependent regional objective when the call is long enough. Do not combine distant options unless the return is protected.
Long call
7+ hours
Choose one local cluster plus at most one transport-dependent objective. Treat the ship return time as a hard deadline. Allow extra margin for gangway or tender procedures, traffic, weather, queues, and any call-specific security checks.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Hurtigruten – Molde port and Visit Norway – Fjord Norway planning.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Quay distance, hills, weather, coach steps, and viewpoint surfaces require accessible planning. Arrival-specific check: Gangway angle, quay surface, passenger-exit distance, and vehicle access can change by berth; request call-specific assistance.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Hurtigruten – Molde port and Visit Norway – Fjord Norway planning.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Planning from the destination name alone
2
Treating every choice as walkable
Central Molde is local; Varden, Atlantic Road, and regional fjord plans require bus, taxi, or excursion transport.
3
Building an unbuffered checklist
Treat the ship return time as a hard deadline. Allow extra margin for gangway or tender procedures, traffic, weather, queues, and any call-specific security checks.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Hurtigruten – Molde port and Visit Norway – Fjord Norway planning.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Molde port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Confirm the exact quay because cruise, ferry, and Coastal Express vessels can use different harbour positions.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Central Molde is local; Varden, Atlantic Road, and regional fjord plans require bus, taxi, or excursion transport. Start with the closest approved local area, then use only the transport modes identified here for any farther stop. Confirm the actual landing before committing to the route.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Do not assume a shuttle; use only a port or ship service announced for the exact berth or tender landing. Use the marked passenger pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles for plans beyond the immediate waterfront. Shuttle or transfer context: Do not assume a shuttle; use only a port or ship service announced for the exact berth or tender landing. Confirm where the vehicle or shuttle can legally collect passengers, the return pickup point, and the last practical departure before leaving the passenger area.
Can I explore independently?
Independent exploration is practical only after confirming the exact berth or tender landing and protecting the ship return time. A practical independent sequence is to complete the nearest approved sights first, use confirmed transport for one farther choice, and return before the published ship deadline. Treat the ship return time as a hard deadline. Allow extra margin for gangway or tender procedures, traffic, weather, queues, and any call-specific security checks.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Hurtigruten – Molde port and Visit Norway – Fjord Norway planning.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026
2 sources
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Molde
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Central Molde is local; Varden, Atlantic Road, and regional fjord plans require bus, taxi, or excursion transport. Start with the closest approved local area, then use only the transport modes identified here for any farther stop. Confirm the actual landing before committing to the route.
Arrival location reference
Molde cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Museum
Romsdal Museum
A mapped museum to consider for a port day in Molde.
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A mapped museum to consider for a port day in Molde. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Religious landmark
cathedral
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Molde.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Molde. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Varden
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Molde.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Molde. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
Atlantic Road
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Molde.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Molde. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Treat this as a longer outing and protect the ship return with confirmed transport and a generous time margin.
Longer outing; confirmed transport recommended
Local landmark
one regional plan
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Molde.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Molde. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary6 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Molde
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Your selected call
MS Richard With
Arrival
10:35pm
Departure
11:05pm
Scheduled window
0h 30m
1 ship that day
Up to 590 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 9:35pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
This call matches the guide's 2–3 hour plan.
Review that planSchedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Molde
Molde, the 'Town of Roses', is a city and municipality in Romsdal in Møre og Romsdal County, Norway. The municipality is located on the Romsdal Peninsula, surrounding the Fannefjord and Moldefjord. The city is located on the northern shore of the Romsdalsfjord. The city of Molde is the administrative centre of Møre og Romsdal County, administrative center of the municipality of Molde, commercial hub of the Romsdal region and seat of the Diocese of Møre.
Molde proper consists of a 6.2-mile (10-kilometre) long and 0.62-1.24 mile (1-2-kilometre) wide strip of urban land running east-west along the north shore of the Moldefjord, an arm of the Romsdalsfjord, on the Romsdal Peninsula. The city is sheltered by Bolsøya and the Molde Archipelago, a chain of low-lying islands and islets, to the south and the wood-clad hills of Moldemarka to the north. The city centre is located just west of the River Moldeelva, which runs into the city from the north, originating in the Lake Moldevatnet and running through the Valley Moldedalen.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Molde
Explore tour options for your port day. Check the meeting point and return time against your ship’s schedule before booking.
Excursion partner
Shore Excursions Group
Independent shore excursions
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Standard
3.5 hours
Molde to Bud Scenic Drive and the Atlantic Ocean Road
Discover Norway's most awe-inspiring landscapes on a journey from Molde to the famed Atlantic Ocean Road. This tour brings you from Molde's charming parks to the fishing village of Bud and then onward through rugged coastlines and panoramic ocean views along this iconic road. From WWII history to stunning natural scenery, this tour promises adventure and memories along every stop.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Easy
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Private
Private
3.5 hours
Private Molde to Bud Scenic Drive and the Atlantic Ocean Road
Experience Norway's natural wonders on this tour, hailed as the Norwegian Construction of the Century and named the world's most scenic drive. Starting from Molde's beautiful gardens, this adventure winds through stunning fjords, historical sites, and iconic landscapes, showcasing the best of Norway's culture and scenery. From WWII history to breathtaking ocean views, each stop offers a unique glimpse into Norway's rugged charm.
Private Sightseeing Easy
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Photo credits
Destination photography: Dong Zhang.
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- The angular wooden exterior of Krona at Romsdal Museum in Molde — Halvard Hatlen · CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Atlantic Road crossing low coastal islands, photographed in July 2008 — Arno van den Tillaart · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Molde Cathedral and its clock tower among the town's buildings — © Ad Meskens / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mountain valley viewed westwards from Varden above Molde — Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0