Travel requirements
Learn about what requirements you need to sail with Havila Voyages. Insurance, documentation, passport guidelines, what you can bring, and more.
Requirements
Learn about what requirements you need to travel with Havila Voyages.
What papers do I need to bring?
Everyone must bring a valid ID and passport for identification on our longer voyages. Passports are not required for port-to-port travels.
What insurance do I need?
All passengers are required to have a valid travel insurance. Read in detail about the official terms of the contract in our terms and conditions.
Do travellers from the Schengen area need a passport?
No, for people living in the Schengen area, it is sufficient to have an internationally approved ID card. However, passports are a safe and well-known system of identification that will always be approved.
Do I need vaccines before the trip?
Currently, there is no vaccine requirements when traveling to Norway. This may change, so please check the guidelines from your home country and from the Norwegian government.
Rules on board
Learn about what you're allowed to bring on the voyage.
Can I bring a bicycle or el-bicycle?
Bicycles can be added to the trip for a fee upon booking. Contact the customer centre if you need any help. Note that the electric bike and battery must be stored in the designated place. Charging on board is not permitted.
Can I bring an electric scooter aboard?
You can bring an electric scooter but charging it on board is prohibited. The batteries and electric scooters with integrated batteries must be stored in a designated location. Electric scooters in which the batteries have been removed can be stored in the cabin.
Can I bring a vehicle?
We only allow cars on board for the entire stretch from Bergen to Kirkenes or from Kirkenes to Bergen, not from individual ports. The car can be no longer than 5.2 meters, with a maximum width of 2.25 meters, and a maximum height of 2.1 meters. You must book vehicle transport in advance if you want to bring it on the ship. Electric, hybrid, and hydrogen cars are prohibited on board.
If you have booked car transport, the crew will meet you at quayside and inform you about the procedure, and initiate loading of the car on board. After you have received the information, you will be directed to proceed your check-in. Motorcyclists will also be met at quayside, but may ride on board themselves.
Can I bring a camper?
No, unfortunately there is no room for campers on board.
Can I bring weapons on board?
Yes, but weapons must be handed in at check-in and kept by the crew.
Is it allowed to bring alcohol?
No, for your own and others' safety, it is not allowed to bring alcohol or other recreational drugs.
Is it allowed to travel with a dog or other pets?
Havila Voyages does not allow travellers to bring animals on board, except from the following:
Guide dogs and service dogs that are specially trained to perform tasks for blind or severely visually impaired people, or for people with physical disabilities. These dogs are welcome in common areas on board except from the restaurants.
If the guest is traveling with a cabin, only pet-friendly cabins without floor carpet are allowed with a guide dog/service dog.
Travelers with a guide dog / service dog must bring documentation that the animal is approved as a guide dog or service dog.
For port-to-port voyages over short distances of less than 24 hours, it will be possible to bring small dogs or cats. Travelers must bring their own cage in which the animal must be kept during the entire voyage. In such cases, the animal must be kept on the car deck during the entire voyage. It is not allowed to bring the animal into common areas or cabins.
Travelers themselves are responsible for supervising the animal during the voyage. Check-ups on the animal must be agreed with the reception. Havila Voyages disclaims any responsibility in connection with the transport of animals. Any insurance policies must be covered in full by the owner of the animal. If a guide dog/service dog causes damage on board the ship or offends/damages passengers or the ship's crew, all costs in this connection will be charged to the animal's owner.
