Get a glimpse of Grip´s unique past

You can travel to Grip all year round, but we only provide daily transportation to the island during the summer season. Departures from Kristiansund city center from May 19 to September 17, 2023. Guiding and entrance to the stave church are included in the ticket price.

To be guaranteed a spot, you should purchase your ticket online.

You can also buy tickets on board. In July, it is best to book your ticket online, as there is a high likelihood that the boat will be fully booked if you show up without a ticket.

Yes, we have wheelchair access on Gripruta. We recommend that you contact us in advance to double check the dimensions of your wheelchair. In addition, it gives us the opportunity to check sea level (high tides), as this can cause problems.

Unfortunately, we do not have any discounts on our tickets, but children's tickets (6-17 years) are almost half the price of adult tickets. Children under 6 travel free when accompanied by adults.

Yes, we offer simple refreshments on Gripruta, including coffee, soft drinks, wine, and beer. We also sell the "Kvikk lunch" choclate and lefse.

Grip cafe - Gripkroa - is open when the Gripruta ferry is on the island. Hot meals are served during the high season. Otherwise, we offer coffee, sweet and savory snacks, and drinks. Full license.

Bicycles are welcome. Please note that there is only about 500 meters of road on Grip. Pets are allowed if they are transported in a cage or carrier. Any exceptions are decided by the crew. We remind you to keep your dog on a leash and be aware of the challenges dogs can pose to the birdlife on Grip. Dogs are not allowed inside the stave church or the inn.

Here in Western Norway, there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes, as the saying goes. "MS Kvikk" is a former ambulance boat and can withstand strong gusts of wind and high waves. The crossing takes only 35 minutes. We put passengers' comfort and safety first, and cancel if the weather is too bad. In such cases, we will refund your ticket or you can rebook it for another day, depending on what you want.

There is no free parking near Gripruta, but we can recommend parking at Gassverktomta by the Kulturfabrikken in Vågen, or in the Storkaia parking garage. Gassverktomta has cheaper long-term parking, but it is longer to walk to Piren, where the Gripruta departs.