Share the crossing
Send fjord photos, message home and post as you sail — even when the ferry wifi is stretched.
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Fjord Line wifi or eSIM: stay online across the North Sea
Crossing the North Sea with Fjord Line — Hirtshals to Stavanger, Bergen or Kristiansand, Sandefjord to Strömstad, or the fast Fjord FSTR catamaran? A travel eSIM gives you mobile data on covered ships at sea, then switches to the local network the moment you dock. Your usual SIM and your number stay put, and there are no roaming surprises.
Ferry & cruise eSIM from €12.37
What you get out of it
Share the crossing, keep your onward plans straight, and land ready to go.
Keep your plans straight
Check the next connection, your ticket and the map for the drive on from Hirtshals or Bergen.
Ready the moment you dock
As you near port, your phone can switch to the local network, so you're online for the rest of the trip.
At sea the connection is best for messages, maps, email and social. In port and on land you usually get a stronger local network, better suited to video and streaming.
Is there wifi on Fjord Line?
Yes, Fjord Line ships have wifi on board, but speed and stability can vary — busy sailings and the long open stretch across the North Sea both take their toll. An eSIM is a flexible alternative: it uses Telenor Maritime's maritime network on covered ships and the local network once you're in port. Your usual SIM stays in place, and the eSIM handles data only.
Coverage and speed vary by ship, route, distance from land and how many people are online. At sea it's best for messages, maps, email and social rather than heavy streaming.
Covered Fjord Line ships
These 3 Fjord Line ships — Stavangerfjord, Bergensfjord and the fast Fjord FSTR catamaran — are covered by the Telenor Maritime network our at-sea plans use.
- Bergensfjord
- Fjord FSTR
- Stavangerfjord
Fjord Line routes: data at sea and on land
On the crossing your phone uses the maritime network. In port and on land it switches to the local network, if your plan covers that country. If not, you can add a country eSIM for your destination from the same account.
Add a country eSIM for where you're sailing:
How it works
Buy before you sail
Choose a plan, pay online, and get your eSIM with a QR code by email. Install it on wifi at home or the hotel before you board.
Connect automatically at sea
Once Fjord Line is out on the crossing, your phone can connect to the maritime network on covered ships. Your normal SIM still works for calls and texts.
Online again in port
When you dock in Norway or Denmark, your phone switches to the local network if your plan covers the country. If not, add a country eSIM from the same account.
Fjord Line eSIM — questions
Does an eSIM work on Fjord Line at sea?
Yes, on the covered ships. Your eSIM uses Telenor Maritime's maritime network, which gives you mobile data out on the North Sea. Your phone connects automatically once the ferry is at sea. Coverage and speed depend on the ship, route and distance from land, so it's best for messages, maps, email and social.
Is an eSIM cheaper than onboard wifi?
It depends how you travel. Onboard wifi prices vary by ship, so check the current price with Fjord Line. An eSIM is one price for the whole trip with no daily charge — and it keeps working in port and on later crossings.
Does it work in port and on land?
Yes. In port and on land your phone switches to the local network. If your plan covers the country, you're online right away. If not, add a country eSIM for your destination from the same account.
Do I keep my own phone number?
Yes. The eSIM is data-only and sits next to your usual SIM, which still works for calls and texts on your own number.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it on wifi at home or the hotel before you board. It takes a couple of minutes, so you're ready before you sail.
Can I use WhatsApp, iMessage and Messenger?
Yes. Messages, calls and updates in WhatsApp, iMessage and Messenger work fine on mobile data — including at sea, where the connection is built for exactly this kind of use.
Can I stream video at sea?
Short clips may work, but speed isn't guaranteed at sea and streaming can stutter — especially on the open North Sea stretch. For video or calls, the local network in port is usually better. Save episodes offline for the crossing.
Which phones support eSIM?
Most newer iPhones and Android phones support eSIM — for example iPhone XS and later, and many Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and others. Check your phone's settings to see if it can add an eSIM.
Sailing with Fjord Line? Get your eSIM ready before you go
Install your eSIM on wifi before the trip, keep your own number, and get data both on covered crossings and on land in Norway and Denmark.