CRUICE NORTH 2015
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Improvements:
We want to focus on how
we as a destination receive our guests
and how we arrange everything so they
can have the best possible experience
while they are here. This also means that
the cruise lines, agents and destinations
need to work closer together to give the
guests unique and good experiences.
DESTINATION:
PORT OF NARVIK
Contact: Grethe Parker,
No. of calls/passengers 2014 /
(Est. 2015): 12 (14) / 8600 (15,200)
Shorex:
I would have chosen to go on an
excursion to experience something that’s
not possible to experience where I come
from – something unique. In Narvik, that
would without doubt be Polar Park and
visiting the wolves at the Wolf Camp.
You can have a close-up encounter with
socialized wolves (see cover photo)!
USP:
In Narvik Polar Park and the Ofoten
Line railway are the completely unique
experiences, but the cable car and World
War II history are also important for our
destination.
Successful visit:
That the guests are well
received in our town, that they have a
variety of options and not least the oppor-
tunity to experience something unique.
Improvements:
We are working
continuously to improve the experience
at the port area where the ship docks. We
have a tourist office and sales stands on
the quayside and we are working to be
able to offer free Wi-Fi.
DESTINATION:
PORT OF HARSTAD
Contact: Gro Dagsvold,
No. of calls/passengers 2014 /
(Est. 2015): 3 (2) / 2300 (1000)
Shorex:
Experienced the world’s most
beautiful archipelago by boat! Harstad
has a unique history that spans
several era and historic events. The
Trondenes Peninsula has three wonderful
attractions worth visiting. I would have
also joined a fantastic Northern Lights
chase and nature-based experiences in a
class of their own or snow fun!
USP:
The cruise ships can dock right in
the centre of the city and travel out in
the world’s most beautiful archipelago.
On land, we can offer wonderful nature-
based experiences and a rich history
and culture. There are also opportu-
nities for turnaround operations with
Evenes Airport just a short distance from
Harstad.
Successful visit:
Good information about
the city and what we can offer prior to
calling in Harstad, flexible and efficient
logistics for both vessel and passengers
on arrival and on land and, of course,
smiling and good hosting at every level.
Improvements:
Development of the
quay, so it’s longer and better suited
for capacity and receiving larger and
more cruise ships at the same time. We
need to educate more and ever better
guides, with more languages available.
Work is also underway to develop unique
packages from our region in both winter
and summer. Harstad will become a very
good cruise destination!
DESTINATION:
PORT OF SORTLAND /
VESTERÅLEN
Contact: Ssemjon Gerlitz,
No. of calls/passengers 2014 /
(Est. 2015): 6 (11) / 4800 (12,400)
Shorex:
Above all I would have gone to
Sortland Church, which is close to the
port. I would then have walked through
the town and had a coffee at one of the
various cafés. Afterwards I would have
visited Sortland Kulturhus (cultural
centre) with museum exhibitions just 100
m from the quay. Sortland is the “blue
town”!
USP:
That’s pretty clear: Inga Sami Siida,
where a Sami family demonstrates its
culture. That is followed by Nyksund,
a previously abandoned fishing village
with an exciting history and unique
architecture. Now there’s new life in the
fishing village.
Sortland: The blue town.
