Explore on your own rating
Walkable town at the pier; Pulpit Rock is a big undertaking.
Where ships dock
- Strandkaien and other central quays
Getting to town
The cathedral is about 5 minutes away and Old Stavanger (Gamle Stavanger) about 10.
Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) needs ferry/bus plus a 4–5 hour hike. Lysefjord sightseeing boats leave from the harbor.
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
- Gamle Stavanger white houses
- Norwegian Petroleum Museum
- Lysefjord cruise
- Pulpit Rock (long hike)
Beaches
- None near the center
Safety & tips
- Only attempt Pulpit Rock with 7–8+ hours ashore.
- Bring rain gear.
- The colorful Øvre Holmegate street is nearby.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
If hiking, book a tour with a return guarantee.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.