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

Ferry Hansnes (Karlsøy) ⇄ Vannøy live times, fares, duration

A free crossing in the municipality of Karlsøy, linking Hansnes, on Ringvassøya, to the island of Vannøya, at the far north of Troms. About forty minutes' sailing, several departures a day, with no booking or ticket.

✓ Free crossing ⏱ ≈ 38 min 🔁 9 sailings/day 📍 12,9 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 Hansnes → Vannøy

Hansnes → Vannøy

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How much does the Hansnes–Vannøy 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 Hansnes–Vannøy ferry

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

EXCURSION 🥶 Float in a suit · 45 min in the fjord · waffles

Tromsø: float in a survival suit in an Arctic fjord (Kaldfjord)

4,9 ★★★★★ 539 reviews · 3.5 hrs · departs from Magic Ice Bar · guide EN

At the Kaldfjord, 25 min from Tromsø, you put on a neoprene survival suit and float on your back for 45 min in icy water facing the Arctic mountains, no swimming skills needed. On the winter evening option (Oct-Mar), the northern lights may appear overhead.

Transport + suit + towels + free photos and videos included
Norwegian waffles + hot tea and coffee + certificate at the end
⚠️ Guide EN · not for reduced mobility, back or heart problems · min. 35 kg · max. 135 kg · max. age 70

✓ Free cancellation from203 € /pers.

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Hansnes–Vannøy ferry map

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Hansnes

Karlsøy · Troms

⛴ ≈ 38 min

12,9 km

Vannøy

Karlsøy

Preparing your Hansnes–Vannøy crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS

🛏️ Stay before departure · Hansnes

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🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Vannøy

→ ACTIVITÉS

🥾 Things to do nearby · Troms

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🚗 Rent a car for Norway

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Hansnes–Vannøy 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 Hansnes and Vannøy?

Vannøya is one of the northernmost islands of Karlsøy, an Arctic land facing the open sea, well suited to the northern lights and the midnight sun; Hansnes provides the connection to Ringvassøya and the road towards Tromsø.