Getting ashore
Molde is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Molde, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Molde Cruise Port
Molde is a solid port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic mostly from July and October.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Molde
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 10h in Molde, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Molde get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 8% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,900 passengers
- Busy day: 7,150+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 8% of days
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October 2026
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Where Molde fits into a cruise
Molde is most commonly visited on Arctic itineraries, often alongside Nordfjordeid and Alta .
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When to cruise to Molde
Cruise ships visit during 8 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from July and October.
Most cruise traffic clusters from July and October, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Molde typically carry around 2,850 guests, with Regal Princess, Explora IV, and Majestic Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Regal Princess 7 calls
- 2 Explora IV 4 calls
- 3 Majestic Princess 4 calls
- 4 Celebrity Apex 3 calls
- 5 Silver Dawn 3 calls
- 6 Queen Victoria 2 calls
Next port calls
Mar 14 Majestic Princess
Mar 28 Majestic Princess
May 25 Star Pride
May 26 Star Pride
May 31 Celebrity Apex
Cruises that visit Molde
Silver Dawn
Copenhagen → Molde → Lysekil → Copenhagen
Jul 21, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Molde on day 3
$10,000 suite · $1,000/night
49% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Dawn
Copenhagen → Molde → Haugesund → Copenhagen
Aug 14, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Molde on day 3
$11,000 suite · $1,100/night
47% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Dawn
Copenhagen → Molde → Lysekil → Copenhagen
Jul 11, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Molde on day 3
$11,500 suite · $1,150/night
42% below typical · Price trending down
Silver Spirit
Copenhagen → Olden → Skagen → Copenhagen
May 21, 2027 · 15 nights
Visits Molde on day 12
$7,600 suite · $507/night
15% below typical · 3-month low
Star Pride
Dover → Stavanger → Bergen → Copenhagen
May 22, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Molde on day 4
$6,012 oceanview · $547/night
11% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Molde
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Molde, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Arctic · Northern Europe
Molde → Trondheim → Åndalsnes + 4 more
From Copenhagen · 10 nights · Next Jul 21
From $10,000 suite · $1,000/night
Best departure: 49% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · Norwegian Fjords
Molde → Trondheim → Åndalsnes + 4 more
From Copenhagen · 10 nights · Next Aug 14
From $11,000 suite · $1,100/night
Best departure: 47% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · Northern Europe
Olden → Leknes → Honningsvåg + 6 more
From Copenhagen · 15 nights · Next May 21
From $7,600 suite · $507/night
Best departure: 15% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · Norwegian Fjords
Stavanger → Molde → Åndalsnes + 4 more
From Dover · 11 nights · Next May 22
From $6,012 oceanview · $547/night
Best departure: 11% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic
Trondheim → Tromsø → Honningsvåg + 13 more
From Southampton · Next Oct 16
From $6,929 interior · $192/night
Best departure: 3% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · British Isles
Southampton → Olden → Molde + 5 more
From Hamburg · Next Aug 18
From $3,799 interior · $211/night
Best departure: 3% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Molde
Which cruise itineraries usually include Molde?
Cruises that call at Molde often follow itineraries such as Arctic Loop: Molde, Trondheim & Lysekil, Arctic Loop: Molde & Trondheim, and Arctic Loop: Olden, North Cape & Skagen.
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