Color Line

Northern Europe's Premier Ferry Network

4.2/5
| Founded 1990

About Color Line

Color Line is Norway's largest ferry operator and one of Northern Europe's leading cruise ferry companies. Founded in 1990, the company has built a reputation for combining efficient transportation with exceptional onboard experiences across the Scandinavian and German markets.

Fleet Size

7 Vessels

Routes

6 Active

Color Line Ferry at Norwegian port

Operating Since

1990

Routes & Destinations

Oslo - Kiel

Flagship overnight route connecting Norway and Germany

Duration: 20 hours Daily departures

Oslo - Copenhagen

Popular Scandinavian capital connection

Duration: 16.5 hours Daily service

Hirtshals - Oslo

Denmark to Norway coastal route

Duration: 3.25 hours Multiple daily

Hirtshals - Kristiansand

Short crossing to southern Norway

Duration: 2.25 hours Regular service

Strömstad - Sandefjord

Sweden to Norway connection

Duration: 2.5 hours Seasonal

Larvik - Hirtshals

Norway to Denmark route

Duration: 3.75 hours Daily departures

Modern Fleet

Color Magic & Color Fantasy

The world's largest cruise ferries, these sister ships operate the Oslo-Kiel route. With lengths of 224 meters, they feature extensive entertainment facilities, multiple restaurants, and comfortable accommodations.

  • 2,700 passenger capacity
  • 550 cars capacity
  • Multiple cabin categories
  • Onboard entertainment complex

Color Line Fleet

The remainder of Color Line's fleet consists of modern ferries designed for shorter routes, offering efficient transportation with quality onboard services.

  • MS Superspeed 1 & 2 (Oslo-Copenhagen)
  • MS Color Viking (Hirtshals-Oslo)
  • MS Color Hybrid (Sandefjord-Strömstad)
  • MS Bohus (Larvik-Hirtshals)

Passenger Experience

Advantages

  • Exceptional onboard facilities on flagship vessels
  • Comprehensive Northern European route network
  • Modern, environmentally-friendly vessels
  • Excellent dining and entertainment options
  • Reliable punctuality and service quality

Considerations

  • Premium pricing compared to some competitors
  • Limited routes outside Scandinavia-Germany corridor
  • Seasonal service on some routes
  • Can be crowded during peak summer months

Ready to Book with Color Line?

Experience Northern Europe's premier ferry network with Color Line's modern vessels and exceptional service.

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Customer Support

Multilingual assistance

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