Cabins and Airseats on the Hirtshals to Stavanger ferry
The berth you book decides most of the fare on this route. What each option is, what it costs and who it suits.
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Every booking on this route includes a berth: an Airseat from €106 per person or a cabin from €183. That choice decides most of what you pay, so make it before you compare dates. This page sets out what each one gets you, and which suits which party.
The four kinds of berth
Fjord Line lists around twenty categories on MS Stavangerfjord once berth counts and deck positions are separated out. The decision behind them is simpler.
| Berth | From | Private bathroom | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Seat | €106 pp | No | One night, travelling light, keeping the fare down |
| Standard cabin | €183 | Yes | A bed and a bathroom without paying for a window |
| MiniLux or DeLuxe | Higher | Yes | More floor space, a double bed instead of bunks |
| Captain’s View or Suite | Highest | Yes | Floor to ceiling windows, room to sit |
Prices are the advertised starting fares in August 2026 and move with the date. Ferry prices covers what shifts them.
Every cabin category, with size and deck
The category codes on the booking screen are not self-explanatory. This is what sits behind them.
| Category | Size | Sleeps | Deck | Beds and extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Seat (AS1) | Seat | 1 | 10 | Reclining seat with legroom, in a quiet area. No bathroom |
| Standard interior (I1, I2, I4) | 8 to 8.5 m² | 1 to 4 | 8 and 9 | Bunks or a double, shower and toilet, no window |
| Standard outside (F1, F2, F4) | 8 to 8.5 m² | 1 to 4 | 8 and 9 | Same layout with a window, TV |
| Above the nightclub (B1, B2, B4) | 8 m² | 1 to 4 | 8 | Same as standard, but Fjord Line flags the noise itself |
| Dog friendly (FUD2, FUD4) | 8 to 8.5 m² | 2 to 4 | 8 | Standard layout, pets permitted, limited numbers |
| MiniLux (ML3, ML4) | 11 to 15 m² | 1 to 4 | 8 | Double bed plus sofa bed, TV, shower |
| DeLuxe (DL3, DLX3) | 14 to 19 m² | 1 to 3 | 8 | Double bed plus sofa bed, TV, shower |
| Family Class (N5) | 11 m² | up to 5 | 10 | Double, sofa bed and two bunks |
| Accessible (H4) | 17 m² | 1 to 4 | 8 | Bunks, larger bathroom |
| Captain’s View (L4) | 15 m² | 1 to 4 | 10 | Above the bridge, floor to ceiling windows, minibar |
| Captain’s Corner (R4) | 21 m² | 1 to 4 | 10 | Corner position, same fittings, more space |
| Suite, sea view (S4) | 24 m² | 1 to 4 | 9 | Double plus sofa bed, minibar, the largest on board |
Layouts checked against Fjord Line’s own cabin pages in August 2026. MS Bergensfjord is laid out the same way.
When an Air Seat is enough
The Airseat is a reclining seat in a quiet lounge, in the way a long-haul aircraft seat is. It is the cheapest way across and it works for a single night if you sleep easily and are not travelling with children.
Works well if
- The lowest fare on the route, from €106 per person
- A dedicated quiet area rather than a chair in a public lounge
- Enough for one night if you are travelling alone or as a couple
- Leaves the difference in your budget for Norway, where it will be needed
Look elsewhere if
- No private bathroom, so you use the shared facilities
- Little space for luggage beside you
- Harder with children, who tend to sleep better in a berth
- On the return leg of 11 hrs 30 min, a second night in a seat is a longer ask
Which berth suits your party
- Travelling as a couple. An inside cabin split two ways is often close to two Airseats, so compare the total rather than the per-person figure.
- Travelling with children. A cabin. Four berths in one room is both cheaper per head and the only version of this crossing that works.
- Driving on immediately. A cabin. You dock at 07:00 and the driving starts within the hour.
- Continuing to Bergen. The same ferry reaches Bergen at 13:00, so you are on board considerably longer. Book accordingly.
- Travelling with a dog. A pet-friendly cabin or the onboard kennel, booked at the same time as the crossing.
What is included, and what is not
Included with every berth: the crossing, bedding in the cabins, and access to the public areas. Meals are separate. There are three restaurants, a cafeteria and a café on board, and the buffet is busiest immediately after departure.
Not included: parking in Hirtshals, fuel, and Norwegian road tolls once you land. Those are covered on ferry prices and onward from Stavanger.
Book the berth and the vehicle together
Cabin availability and vehicle space are separate pools, and both sell out on peak summer sailings. If you are taking a motorhome or a caravan, book earlier than you would for a car: there are fewer oversized vehicle spaces. See taking a vehicle.
Compare berths on your dates
The fare difference between an Airseat and a cabin varies by date, so check both on the sailing you have in mind.
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Questions people ask
Is a cabin compulsory on the Hirtshals to Stavanger ferry?
You book somewhere to spend the night. The cheapest option is an Airseat, a reclining seat in a quiet lounge, from €106 per person. Cabins start at €183. Check what your booking includes before paying.
What is an Airseat?
A reclining seat in a dedicated quiet lounge, similar to a long-haul aircraft seat. It is the cheapest way to cross overnight and does not include a private bathroom.
Do cabins have a private bathroom?
Yes. Fjord Line lists a private bathroom in all cabin categories, from inside berths through sea-view cabins to suites.
How many cabin categories are there?
Around twenty, once you count berth numbers and deck positions. In practice the decision is simpler: Airseat, inside cabin, sea-view cabin or suite.
Can I bring a dog into the cabin?
Fjord Line operates pet-friendly cabins and an onboard kennel. Numbers are limited, so book the pet at the same time as the crossing.