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 June through July.
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 9h to 9h 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 14% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,900 passengers
- Busy day: 7,100+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 14% of days
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Where Molde fits into a cruise
Molde is most commonly visited on Arctic itineraries, often alongside Alta and Copenhagen .
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When to cruise to Molde
Cruise ships visit during 8 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from June through July.
Most cruise traffic clusters from June through July, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Molde typically carry around 2,918 guests, with Majestic Princess, Celebrity Apex, and Explora IV calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Majestic Princess 4 calls
- 2 Celebrity Apex 3 calls
- 3 Explora IV 3 calls
- 4 Silver Dawn 3 calls
- 5 Regal Princess 2 calls
- 6 Sky Princess 2 calls
Next port calls
Mar 14 Majestic Princess
Mar 28 Majestic Princess
May 31 Celebrity Apex
Jun 23 Sky Princess · Majestic Princess
Jul 13 Celebrity Apex · Silver Dawn
Cruises that visit Molde
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Molde.
Silver Dawn
Copenhagen → Molde → Lysekil → Copenhagen
Jul 11 · 10 nights
Visits Molde on day 3
Good value
$11,100 oceanview · $1,110/night
15% below typical · 3-month low
Majestic Princess
Buenos Aires → Montevideo → Molde → Southampton
Feb 9 · 36 nights
Visits Molde on day 34
Good value
$4,421 inside · $123/night
15% below typical · 6-month low
Majestic Princess
Southampton → Ålesund → Molde → Southampton
Mar 17 · 14 nights
Visits Molde on day 12
Good value
$2,546 inside · $182/night
10% below typical
Silver Dawn
Copenhagen → Molde → Lysekil → Copenhagen
Jul 21 · 10 nights
Visits Molde on day 3
Good value
$11,650 oceanview · $1,165/night
20% below typical · 3-month low
Majestic Princess
Southampton → Ålesund → Molde → Southampton
Mar 3 · 14 nights
Visits Molde on day 12
Good value
$2,766 inside · $198/night
20% below typical · 6-month low
Silver Dawn
Copenhagen → Molde → Haugesund → Copenhagen
Aug 14 · 10 nights
Visits Molde on day 3
About average
$12,350 oceanview · $1,235/night
Cruise 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 One-Way via Molde, Trondheim & Lysekil
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Transatlantic Crossing via Buenos Aires, Montevideo & Rio de Janeiro
From $4,421
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1 upcoming sailing
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Arctic Loop via Ålesund & Trondheim
From $2,546
$2,546
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2 upcoming sailings
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2 upcoming sailings
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Arctic One-Way via Molde, Trondheim & Lysekil
From $11,650
$11,650
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 upcoming sailing
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Arctic Passage via Olden & Eidfjord
From $8,129
$8,129
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1 upcoming sailing
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Arctic One-Way via Molde & Trondheim
From $12,350
$12,350
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1 upcoming sailing
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FAQ about cruises visiting Molde
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Molde.
What is the best time to visit Molde on a cruise?
The best time to visit Molde depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Molde busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Molde?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Molde include Arctic One-Way via Molde, Trondheim & Lysekil, Transatlantic Crossing via Buenos Aires, Montevideo & Rio de Janeiro, and Arctic Loop via Ålesund & Trondheim. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Molde?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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