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A short, flat walk into a small fishing town.

Where ships dock

  • Three cruise quays (Nordfjord Havn): two for large ships, including the ICT quay about 5 minutes' walk from the centre
  • Trollebø quay, about 10 minutes from town by bus
  • A town-centre quay for smaller ships

Getting to town

From ICT or the town-centre quay you walk into central Måløy in about 5 minutes. From Trollebø, use the bus transfer arranged for your call.

The town is small and walkable. Kannesteinen, the famous wave-shaped rock, is about 10 km away: taxi, tour or local bus (plan it in the Skyss planner). West Cape (Vestkapp) is a longer drive.

Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.

Money & entry

Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK). Cards are accepted almost everywhere; many places are cashless.

Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.

Top sights nearby

  • Måløy Raid Centre (1941 commando raid museum)
  • Kannesteinen rock (taxi or tour)
  • Måløy Bridge viewpoint
  • Vestkapp (West Cape) plateau (tour)

Beaches

  • Refviksanden, a long sandy beach on Vågsøy (taxi or tour)

Safety & tips

  • Check which quay you're assigned: Trollebø needs the bus.
  • Taxis are few: pre-book for Kannesteinen.
  • Weather on the coast changes fast; bring a rain layer.

Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.

⏰ Back to the ship on time

From town allow 10 minutes to ICT, or catch the Trollebø transfer at least 30 minutes before all-aboard.

Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.

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Quick answers

Can you explore Måløy on your own?

Yes, it is rated Easy. A short, flat walk into a small fishing town.

How far is it from the cruise dock to town in Måløy?

From ICT or the town-centre quay you walk into central Måløy in about 5 minutes. From Trollebø, use the bus transfer arranged for your call.

Do I need a passport for Måløy?

U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.

When should I head back to the ship in Måløy?

From town allow 10 minutes to ICT, or catch the Trollebø transfer at least 30 minutes before all-aboard.

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