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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Warnemünde / Germany

Haugesund / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Magnifica

Oslo / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Lyngdal

7 nights Warnemunde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sun 13 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 999€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

MSC Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sun 13 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 1 169€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Brussels / Belgium

Freedom of the Seas

Rotterdam / Netherlands

Oslo / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Copenhagen / Denmark

8 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Mon 14 Jun 2027

8 nights

From 1 575€ per 1 person in DBL

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Alesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

Hellesylt / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sun 13 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 2 469€ per 1 person in DBL

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Haugesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Mons / Belgium

Oslo / Norway

Lyngdal

Cruise itinerary

Warnemünde / Germany

7 nights Warnemunde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sun 13 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 2 469€ per 1 person in DBL

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Mons / Belgium

Riga / Latvia

Stockholm / Sweden

MSC Magnifica

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Haugesund / Norway

Lyngdal

Oslo / Norway

Gdynia / Poland

Warnemünde / Germany

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

14 nights Warnemünde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Stockholm, Copenhagen

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sun 20 Jun 2027

14 nights

From 3 029€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Lerwick / Great Britain

MSC Preziosa

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Akureyri / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

Isafjordur / Iceland

Hamburg / Germany

Reykjavik / Iceland

Kirkwall / Great Britain

11 nights Hamburg, Lerwick, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Kirkwall, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Mon 07 Jun 2027 - Fri 18 Jun 2027

11 nights

From 1 569€ per 1 person in DBL

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Cork / Ireland

Lerwick / Great Britain

Celebrity Eclipse

Belfast / Great Britain

Inverness (Loch Ness) / Scotland

Glasgow / Great Britain

Cork / Ireland

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Liverpool / Great Britain

Amsterdam / Netherlands

12 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Cruises

Mon 07 Jun 2027 - Sat 19 Jun 2027

12 nights

From 2 246€ per 1 person in DBL

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Akureyri / Iceland

Cruise itinerary

Hamburg / Germany

Reykjavik / Iceland

Isafjordur / Iceland

Lerwick / Great Britain

Reykjavik / Iceland

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

11 nights Hamburg, Lerwick, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Kirkwall, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Mon 07 Jun 2027 - Fri 18 Jun 2027

11 nights

From 4 839€ per 1 person in DBL

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Kirkwall / Great Britain

Azamara Journey

Invergordon / Great Britain

Aberdeen / Great Britain

Leith, Edinburgh / Great Britain

Dundee / Great Britain

Dublin / Ireland

Leith, Edinburgh / Great Britain

Greenock / Scotland

Douglas / Maine Island

11 nights, from Portsmouth

Liner: Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises

Tue 08 Jun 2027 - Sat 19 Jun 2027

11 nights

From 4 946€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Mons / Belgium

Oslo / Norway

Lyngdal

Cruise itinerary

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Haugesund / Norway

MSC Magnifica

7 nights Warnemunde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sun 13 Jun 2027

7 nights