Color Line and SuperSpeed 2 on this route
The ship, the two seating classes, what is on board for the 3 hrs 45 min, and the rules that apply before you can travel.
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Color Line is the only operator on Hirtshals to Larvik, sailing SuperSpeed 2, a day ferry built in 2007 that carries 1,929 passengers and 764 cars. The crossing takes 3 hrs 45 min. There are no passenger cabins, two reserved seating lounges at extra cost, three restaurants, a bar and a tax-free shop.
With only one operator on the route, there is no choice of company. The decision is which Norwegian port suits your destination, which the route comparison covers.
SuperSpeed 2
The crossing at a glance
- Built
- 2007
- In service on this route since 2008
- Length
- 211 m
- 33,500 gross tonnes
- Passengers
- 1,929
- Color Line's own figure
- Cars
- 764
- Or 117 lorries
SuperSpeed 2 is a high-capacity day ferry. Note the passenger figure: several comparison sites quote 2,325, while Color Line’s own facts page states 1,929. Where the two disagree we use the operator’s figure.
There are no passenger cabins. The 54 day cabins on board are reserved for lorry drivers. For an overnight crossing with a cabin, the Fjord Line services to Stavanger and Bergen are the alternatives.
The two seating classes
A standard ticket buys you passage, not a particular seat. Voyager Class has 261 seats on deck 9 aft, Business Class has 93 on deck 8 aft and includes Wi-Fi. Both are booked as an add-on. On a quiet November crossing neither is necessary. On a full sailing in the last week of July it is the difference between 3 hrs 45 min in a comfortable chair or 3 hrs 45 min on a bench near the stairwell.
| Voyager Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 261 | 93 |
| Deck | Deck 9 aft | Deck 8 aft |
| Wi-Fi | Chargeable | Included |
| Worth it when | Summer sailings, travelling with children | You want to work, or it is a full sailing and you value quiet |
Both are booked as an extra. On a quiet crossing there is normally ample standard seating; on a full summer sailing a reserved seat is worth considering.
Food, drink and the tax-free shop
There are three restaurants, a cafe and a bar on board, all paid for separately from the ticket. The buffet is busiest immediately after departure.
The tax-free shop is well used on this route, because alcohol prices differ substantially between Denmark and Norway. There is also an ATM on board handling euro, Danish kroner and Norwegian kroner.
Practical rules worth knowing before you book
- Valid ID is mandatory, and Color Line strongly encourages a passport rather than a national ID card, because border controls apply.
- Minimum age to travel unaccompanied is 16 on a standard crossing, and 20 on a day trip fare.
- Pets are carried and must be added to the booking. Car alarms have to be deactivated if an animal stays in the vehicle.
- Free Wi-Fi is a Business Class feature, not a shipwide one.
Color Club
Color Line’s loyalty programme. Membership is free and takes the advertised car fare from €53 to €51 per person, and the motorhome package from €107 to €102. For a family of four travelling both ways that is roughly €16. Choosing a cheaper date saves considerably more, as set out on the prices page.
Compare Color Line dates and fares
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Questions people ask
Which Color Line ship sails Hirtshals to Larvik?
SuperSpeed 2, built in 2007. She is 211 metres long at 33,500 gross tonnes, and Color Line rates her at 1,929 passengers and 764 cars. She is a day ferry, so there are no passenger cabins.
Is Color Line the only operator on this route?
Yes. No other company sails Hirtshals to Larvik. If you want a choice of operator on a crossing from Hirtshals you have to look at Kristiansand, where Color Line and Fjord Line both sail.
What is the difference between Voyager Class and Business Class?
Both are reserved seating lounges that cost extra on top of your ticket. Voyager Class has 261 seats, Business Class has 93 and includes free Wi-Fi. A standard ticket gives you the ship but not a guaranteed seat, which matters on a full summer sailing.
Is there a tax free shop on board?
Yes, and it is a genuine part of the trip for Norwegian and Danish passengers given the price difference on alcohol either side of the border. There is also an ATM on board handling euro, Danish kroner and Norwegian kroner.
What is Color Club?
Color Line's loyalty scheme. It takes roughly €2 per person off the advertised fares on this route, so it pays for itself over a family return trip. It is worth joining if you expect to sail with them again, not as a one-off discount trick.