Reviews & Ratings for the Bomlo

On the morning of September 4, 2025, Torghatten Nord, the operator of the ferry service, was forced to cancel multiple trips between Sandvikvåg and Halhjem due to unexpected technical difficulties with the vessel 'Bømlo'. Passengers experienced delays as the crew worked diligently to resolve the issues. Fortunately, after effective troubleshooting, 'Bømlo' was able to resume its scheduled sailings, ensuring that service was promptly restored for travelers on this important route.

On March 18, 2019, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Torghatten Nord AS announced the suspension of service for the ferry Bastø III on the Sandvikvåg-Halhjem route due to unexpected technical difficulties. Passengers faced cancellations for five scheduled departures from both Sandvikvåg and Halhjem, starting with the 1:30 p.m. sailing from Halhjem and the 2:20 p.m. departure from Sandvikvåg. The company assured travelers that efforts were underway to rectify the mechanical issue. Following prompt repairs, the Bastø III resumed operations, with its first sailing at 3:10 p.m. from Halhjem, allowing passengers to continue their journeys.

On January 21, 2019, the operations of the ferry 'Bastø III' faced significant disruptions on the E39 route between Halhjem and Sandvikvåg. Starting at 4 p.m., the vessel encountered technical difficulties that persisted late into the evening. By 6 p.m., the ferry operator made the difficult decision to cancel multiple sailings, which included the 8:35 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. departures from Halhjem, as well as the 9:25 p.m. and 11:05 p.m. sailings from Sandvikvåg. Passengers are advised to check for further updates regarding future sailings.

The Bastø III, a ferry operated by Torghatten Nord on the Halhjem - Sandvikvåg route, encountered technical difficulties on the morning of January 3, 2018. Just two days prior, on January 1, Torghatten Nord had officially assumed operation of this route. Unfortunately, all five new ferries initially scheduled for deployment experienced delays. Consequently, the company commenced the year utilizing four chartered ferries: two sourced from Bastø Fosen and two from Fjord 1, including the Bastø III. This unexpected mechanical issue, attributed to a cracked valve in one of the vessel's engines, resulted in the cancellation of ten crossings. To resolve the issue, a spare part will need to be transported from Amsterdam, arriving on the first flight to Bergen.