Facts

Oslo Cruise Network BA was established in 2004, and consists of 36 shareholding companies. Among the participants are Oslo Port, tourist organisations, attractions, shops, tax-free shopping, hotels, cruise agents, transport, guide service and cruise lines.

Our purpose is to market and develop Oslo as a cruise destination.

Oslo Cruise Network has the following main objectives:

  • Within 5 years be known among cruise liners as an interesting cruise port with a wide range of attractions and sights adapted to modern cruise passengers.
  • Contribute to strengthening the overall cruise product, and make the most of Oslo's potential as a cruise destination.

Oslo Cruise Network has four main activity areas:

  • External marketing
  • Product development
  • Internal marketing
  • Contact to authorities

The members of the board are:

Chairperson

  • Mr. Kristian Qvigstad, Norway Yacht Charter

Board members

  • Ms. Margrethe Austad, Port of Oslo
  • Mr. Paal Kjeldsrud, TR Shipping
  • Ms. Heidi Thon, VisitOSLO
  • Mr. Geir Victor Svendsen, Global Refund
  • Mr. Steinar Eidaker, Holmenkollen/The Ski Museum
  • Mr. Rino Ødegård, H.M.K.
  • Mr. Tarje Hellebust, Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel

Oslo Cruise Network's secretariat functions is handled by Horwath Consulting AS.

Contact persons in the secretariat:

Eva Britt Kornfeldt (co-ordinator) and Anne Smaadal (secretary).