Port of Eskifjörður
General port information
Approximately 2 km in length, fjord Eskifjörður (Eskifjordur) is a calm arm of Reyðarfjörður (Reydarfjordur), East Iceland's longest fjord, which is about 30 km long and 7 km wide, as well as very deep. Eskifjörður's safe, clear channel, gives you a chance to observe the fantastic views of surrournding mountains and the Eskifjörður Town.
The piers and other waterfront structures, along with colourfully painted houses in the background, show Norwegian influences, common for Icelandic seaside towns and villages. This heritages has been beutifully preserved in Eskifjörður, lending the town an immensely charming character.
Cruise ships reach berth just below the town center and beside an immaculate marina for small crafts. Tour buses have plenty of space by this berth for manoeuvring and picking up ship passengers.
General
| Name of harbour | Port of Eskifjordur |
| Name of pier | Hafskipabryggja |
| info@portofeskifjordur.is | |
| Phone | +354 476 1199 |
| Fax | +354 476 1597 |
| Location | 65°04'46''N - 14°01'42''W |
| Approach | Through a deep clear fjord |
| Pilot | Pilot availble |
| Pilotage | Compulsory for vessels over 100m in length |
| Pilot station | 65°01'6N - 13°55'0W |
| Tugboat | One tug with 27.8t bollard pull and equipped for firefighting with a capacity of 300m3/hr. |
| Local time | GMT |
| Open | 24/7 |
| Scenic cruising | Reydarfjordur 21 km; cruise duration 1.5 hrs. |
| Seasons | Optimal visting time May-September |
| Minimum depth at low tide | >25m (82ft) |
| Tidal difference | 1.7m (5.5ft) |
| Current | Outgoing current in Reyðarfjörður of 1.7-2.0 knots |
| Swell | 0m (0ft) |
| Ice conditions | Approach and port are ice free year-round |
| Air draught restrictions | None |
| Restrictions on port entry | None |
| Port charges | Charges 2015 |
| Nautical chart of port | #715 Eskifjörður |
| Issued by | Icelandic Hydrographic Office |
| Websithe for chart information | www.lhg.is/english |
| ENC Graphical Catalogue | http://www.ic-enc.org/coverage |
Port Services
| Bunkers | Yes |
| Suplies | No |
| Waste Handling | By truck |
| Fresh Water | Yes |
| Black (sewage) and grey (sink) water | By truck |
| Bilge and sludge | By truck |
| Cruise ship clearance | Yes |
Distances
| Town center | 500m |
| Outdoor swimming pool | 900m |
| Public restrooms | 700m |
| ATM | 650m |
| Airport | 49km |
| NEIGHBOUR TOWNS | |
| Reyðarfjörður 15km | (09.3mi) |
| Norfjörður 23km | (14.2mi) |
| Fáskúrðsfjörður 36km | (22.3mi) |
| Stöðvarfjörður 59km | (36.6mi) |
| Mjóifjörður 73km | (44.7mi) |
Transportation
Emergency
| Taxis | Yes |
| Excursion buses | Yes |
| Shuttles | Not needed |
| Rental cars | Available |
| Pubic transportaton | No |
| Ermergency service | 113 |
| Police | 113 |
| Fire | 113 |
| District hospital | 113 |