Backlit in golden evening light, a white ferry with a dark hull glides over glassy water.

Ferry Belvik (Tromsø) ⇄ Vengsøy live times, fares, duration

A short free crossing in the municipality of Tromsø, linking Belvik, on the island of Kvaløya, to the island of Vengsøya. About half an hour's sailing, several departures a day, with no booking or ticket.

✓ Free crossing ⏱ ≈ 28 min 🔁 5 sailings/day 🚢 Torghatten Nord 📍 8,8 km Not bookable

WHERE TO STAY

★ 9,0/10

Aurora Distillery Cabins

📍 Lyngseidet · Lyngen Alps, on the beach · 293 reviews

Glass-fronted cabins on the shore of the Lyngenfjord, facing the Lyngen Alps.

Picture window onto the fjord: northern lights, birds, sometimes dolphins from bed
Kitchenette, hot tub and terrace in every cabin
Very isolated, nothing around · children not accepted

from200 €/ night

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★ 8,7/10

Sommarøy Arctic Hotel Tromsø

📍 Sommarøy · Coastal village facing the Atlantic · 2 004 reviews

A hotel on a white-sand island facing the Atlantic, an hour from Tromsø.

Private beach and hot tubs
Free sauna and breakfast included
Cabin kitchens are basic

from180 €/ night

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Next departures Belvik → Vengsøy

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How much does the Belvik–Vengsøy ferry cost?

✓ Free crossing

This crossing is free of charge — both passengers and vehicles. Nothing to pay or book: just turn up to board.

Foot passenger fares on the Belvik–Vengsøy ferry

Passengers travel free — one car = a single fare, whatever the number of occupants.

EXCURSION Wooden boat

Tromsø: fishing cruise on board Hermes II (historic boat)

4,9 ★★★★★ 529 reviews · 4h30 · heated lounge

A 4h30 fishing cruise in the fjords around Tromsø on Hermes II, an old wooden fishing boat. Cod is fished with 5 rods at once, and any catch is eaten right on board with butter and Norwegian flatbread.

4h30 · old wooden boat · heated lounge + suit + blankets provided
5 rods at a time (rotation if more than 5) · tasting of the catch · coffee/tea included
⚠️ In English/Norwegian · book early (can sell out)

✓ Free cancellation from172 € /pers.

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Belvik–Vengsøy ferry map

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Belvik

Tromsø · Troms

⛴ ≈ 28 min

8,8 km

Vengsøy

Tromsø

Preparing your Belvik–Vengsøy crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS

🛏️ Stay before departure · Belvik

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🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Vengsøy

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🥾 Things to do nearby · Troms

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🚗 Rent a car for Norway

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Belvik–Vengsøy ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the crossing cost?

The crossing is completely free, for both passengers and vehicles: no ticket or payment is required.

Do I need to book?

No booking is needed: you join the queue at the quay and board on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available space.

What is there to see around Belvik and Vengsøy?

Vengsøya is a small island off the western coast of Kvaløya, set in open Arctic scenery facing the sea; Belvik connects it to Kvaløya's road network towards Tromsø.