The boat to the tiny, beautiful island of Grip experienced a 20 percent increase in bookings this year. Nevertheless, a visit to the island can still be considered a truly unique and uncrowded experience.
As of July 2020, the toll road station between Kristiansund and Averøy island is history, and you can reach the «must see» Atlantic Ocean Road free of charge from Kristiansund.
Ever dreamt of experiencing the majestic sea eagle at the beautiful Smøla island? With a new high-speed boat, the densest population in the world is just a boat trip away from Kristiansund cruise port. Small cruise ships can anchor directly outside Smøla. Recently, exciting Viking ship grave founds have been made on Smøla.
For the cruise season 2020, Kristiansund launched a crew guide with insider tips and crew member discounts for cruise ship crew who visit the town and want to make the most out of their stay.
Kristiansund’s most popular attraction is actually located in the ocean, about 14 km outside of the city. The tiny and beautiful island Grip has taken the lead on TripAdvisor and is now the best rated attraction in town.