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).