The Norwegian government has extended its restrictions for coastal cruises and Svalbard and stated it will reassess the situation by May 1, 2021.
Mainly, the restrictions include a ban on cruises in Svalbard, except day trips with up 30 individuals, including passengers and crew.
Coastal cruises that begin in Norway and only call at Norwegian ports with Norwegian or overseas ships are restricted to 50 % of their passenger capacity and to no more than 200 individuals on board, together with passengers and crew.
Coastal cruises starting in an overseas port are also restricted to a maximum of 200 individuals onboard, however, passengers and crews aren’t allowed to go ashore. However, the crew may go ashore together with crew changes in order to travel home.
Companies wanting to operate cruises must submit plans to Norwegian authorities demonstrating their health and security protocols and compliance with current legislation and regulations.
The current travel restrictions don’t allow tourists to enter Norway.
Mostly, Norwegians and foreigners with residency in Norway can travel to Norway however must have a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arriving, then undergo another test upon arrival, followed by a 10-day quarantine period.
