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New Cruise and Ferry Terminal Under Construction in Tórshavn – Key Facts

A DKK 70 million (EUR 9.4 million) terminal is being built at the Port of Tórshavn, with completion set for June 2026

• Replaces and expands upon the original terminal from the 1980s, following the port’s large-scale 2022 expansion.
• Designed to serve both cruise passengers and international ferry travellers—marking a shift from past terminal use.
• Total building footprint exceeds 7,000 m², including 2,000 m² of terminal facilities and office space.
• The terminal is being built in a split-ownership with Smyril Line.
• International ferry passengers will access the terminal via gangway; cruise passengers will use shuttle buses from shipside.
• Heating will be powered by ocean thermal energy conversion.
• Immigration and customs facilities will be integrated, addressing deficiencies in the old terminal and preparing for the upcoming EU entry/exit system.

Source: CruiseEurope