How much does a Northern Europe cruise cost in 2026?

Pricing starts at €499 per person for a 7-night Norwegian Fjord cruise (Hamburg — Stavanger — Flåm — Hamburg). The Baltic and Scandinavia start from €599, Iceland from €700, the British Isles from €1,300. MSC Yacht Club and suites start from €2,500 for 7 nights in the fjords. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and exclude port charges and the service charge.

When is the best time to take a Northern Europe cruise?

The optimal season runs from May to September. Peak is July and August: temperatures of 18–22 °C, the polar day in Norway, prices 30–40 % above average. Mid-season (May, June, September) is more comfortable in both price and crowds. In winter only one or two options remain, calling at the UK. The Northern Lights are NOT available on standard summer cruises — that is a November-to-March phenomenon.

How far ahead should I book a Northern Europe cruise?

For July and August, at least five to six months ahead, especially for three- or four-person cabins, MSC Yacht Club and suites. For May, June and September, two to three months is typically enough. The season is short (just five months) and overlaps with the main school holidays, so demand outstrips supply — particularly on the popular MSC Euribia and Costa Diadema. Last-minute bookings are only realistic on the low-season British Isles cruises in October.

Which cruise lines operate in Northern Europe?

The catalogue covers almost every major line: mass-market — MSC Cruises (flagship MSC Euribia), Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line; premium — Holland America Line (a Northern Europe specialist), Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises; luxury — Viking Ocean Cruises. The regional flagship is MSC Euribia (2023, LNG, 177,100 GT), calling at Hellesylt, Geiranger, Ålesund and Flåm.

Where do Northern Europe cruises depart from?

Main departure ports are Copenhagen (Denmark, home port of MSC Euribia), Hamburg (Germany, mostly Norway itineraries), Kiel (Germany, weekly fjord cruises), Amsterdam (the Netherlands), Southampton (UK — visa required), Stockholm (Sweden) and Warnemünde/Berlin (Germany). Copenhagen has direct flights from Kyiv, Lviv, Warsaw, Tel Aviv and Chișinău.

Do I need a visa for a Northern Europe cruise?

It depends on the itinerary. For Norwegian Fjord, Baltic and Scandinavian itineraries (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Germany) Ukrainian citizens need a Schengen multi-visa (Norway is in Schengen, though not in the EU). For UK port calls (Southampton, Greenock, Belfast, Kirkwall) a separate UK Standard Visitor Visa is required. EU citizens use the UK ETA online. Israeli citizens do not require visas for either Schengen or the UK.

What is included in the price of a Northern Europe cruise?

The base fare on MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and other mass-market lines covers the cabin, meals in main restaurants and the buffet, soft drinks with meals, the entertainment programme, pools and the fitness centre — a full-board format, not full all-inclusive. Alcohol and drink packages (from €30 per day), shore excursions (from €60), speciality restaurants and the spa are charged separately. Genuine all-inclusive is offered only by Viking Ocean Cruises and Explora Journeys.

Is a Northern Europe cruise suitable for families with children?

Yes, particularly for children aged 8 and over — port calls are long enough for family excursions in the Baltic capitals, fjord boat tours and theme parks. The regional flagship MSC Euribia offers LEGO zones, water-slide pools, the MSC Kids Club for ages 3–11 and the MSC Teens Club for teenagers. Under the Kids Sail Free programme, children under 18 travel free.

Sea cruises in Northern Europe: prices, schedule, promotions, reservation for 2026/2027/2028 year

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Stavanger / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Trondheim / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Vik i Sogn / Norway

MSC Preziosa

Molde / Norway

Cruise itinerary

11 nights Hamburg, Bergen, Molde Fjord, Trondheim, Alesund, Vik i Sogn, Stavanger, Oslo, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Sun 13 Sep - Thu 24 Sep

11 nights

From 1 089€ per 1 person in DBL

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Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Flom / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

MSC Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

7 nights Copenhagen, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Alesund, Flaam, Kiel, Copenhagen

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 13 Sep - Sun 20 Sep

7 nights

From 1 259€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Magnifica

Helsinki / Finland

Stockholm / Sweden

Gdynia / Poland

Warnemünde / Germany

Tallinn / Estonia

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Riga / Latvia

Warnemünde / Germany

Stockholm / Sweden

Aarhus / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

11 nights Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 13 Sep - Thu 24 Sep

11 nights

From 1 259€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Flom / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

7 nights Denmark, Norway, Germany

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 13 Sep - Sun 20 Sep

7 nights

From 2 609€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Mons / Belgium

Stavanger / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Trondheim / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Oslo / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

Molde / Norway

Vik i Sogn / Norway

11 nights Hamburg, Bergen, Molde Fjord, Trondheim, Alesund, Vik i Sogn, Stavanger, Oslo, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Sun 13 Sep - Thu 24 Sep

11 nights

From 4 539€ per 1 person in DBL

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Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Cruise itinerary

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Gdynia / Poland

Riga / Latvia

Stockholm / Sweden

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Helsinki / Finland

Warnemünde / Germany

Tallinn / Estonia

Aarhus / Denmark

11 nights Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 13 Sep - Thu 24 Sep

11 nights

From 5 579€ per 1 person in DBL

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Gdynia / Poland

Norwegian Sun

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Hamburg / Germany

Tallinn / Estonia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Riga / Latvia

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Helsinki / Finland

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Lines

Mon 14 Sep - Wed 23 Sep

9 nights

From 1 305€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Viggo / Spain

Bilbao / Spain

La Coruna / Spain

Liberty of the Seas

Paris / France

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Liberty of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Fri 18 Sep - Fri 25 Sep

7 nights

From 899€ per 1 person in DBL

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Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Hellesylt / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 19 Sep - Sat 26 Sep

7 nights

From 3 409€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Costa Favolosa

Invergordon / Great Britain

Queensferry / Great Britain

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Hamburg / Germany

Queensferry / Great Britain

Germany, England, Scotland HAM07A0C

Liner: Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises

Sun 20 Sep - Sun 27 Sep

7 nights

From 829€ per 1 person in DBL

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Vik i Sogn / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Oslo / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Trondheim / Norway

MSC Preziosa

Hamburg / Germany

Stavanger / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Molde / Norway

11 nights Hamburg, Bergen, Molde Fjord, Trondheim, Alesund, Vik i Sogn, Stavanger, Oslo, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Sun 13 Sep - Thu 24 Sep

11 nights