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.

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Riga / Latvia

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Tallinn / Estonia

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Norwegian Sun

Warnemünde / Germany

Gdynia / Poland

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 23 Sep - Fri 02 Oct

9 nights

From 1 165€ per 1 person in DBL

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Liverpool / Great Britain

MSC Preziosa

Belfast / Great Britain

10 nights Hamburg, South Queensferry, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Greenock, Belfast, Liverpool, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Thu 24 Sep - Sun 04 Oct

10 nights

From 869€ per 1 person in DBL

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Gdynia / Poland

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Warnemünde / Germany

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Tallinn / Estonia

MSC Magnifica

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Thu 24 Sep - Mon 05 Oct

11 nights

From 1 229€ per 1 person in DBL

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Stornoway / Great Britain

Queensferry / Great Britain

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

Hamburg / Germany

Belfast / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

Greenock / Scotland

Liverpool / Great Britain

Kirkwall / Great Britain

10 nights Hamburg, South Queensferry, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Greenock, Belfast, Liverpool, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Thu 24 Sep - Sun 04 Oct

10 nights

From 4 379€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

MSC Virtuosa

Zeebrugge / Belgium

3 nights Southampton, Zeebrugge, Cherbourg, Southampton

Liner: MSC Virtuosa MSC Cruises

Sat 26 Sep - Tue 29 Sep

3 nights

From 529€ per 1 person in DBL

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Flom / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

MSC Euribia

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 26 Sep - Sat 03 Oct

7 nights

From 869€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Zeebrugge / Belgium

Southampton / Great Britain

3 nights United Kingdom, Belgium, France

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa MSC Yacht Club

Sat 26 Sep - Tue 29 Sep

3 nights

From 1 349€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Viggo / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

Lisbon / Portugal

Tarragona / Spain

Celebrity Apex

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) / Spain

11 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Sat 26 Sep - Wed 07 Oct

11 nights

From 2 321€ per 1 person in DBL

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Alesund / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Hellesylt / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 26 Sep - Sat 03 Oct

7 nights

From 3 359€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Alesund / Norway

Flom / Norway

MSC Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Denmark, Norway, Germany

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 27 Sep - Sun 04 Oct

7 nights

From 899€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Tallinn / Estonia

Warnemünde / Germany

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Gdynia / Poland

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Helsinki / Finland

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Riga / Latvia