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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Zeebrugge / Belgium

MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

Fredericia / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

Southampton / Great Britain

Skagen / Denmark

Copenhagen / Denmark

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights Southampton, Skagen, Fredericia, Copenhagen, Zeebrugge, Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 26 Aug 2028 - Sat 02 Sep 2028

7 nights

From 2 749€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Helsinki / Finland

MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Warnemünde / Germany

Stockholm / Sweden

Tallinn / Estonia

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallinn, Copenhagen

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Sat 26 Aug 2028 - Sat 02 Sep 2028

7 nights

From 3 379€ per 1 person in DBL

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Celebrity Wanderer

Rotterdam / Netherlands

Amsterdam / Netherlands

7 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Wanderer Celebrity Cruises

Sat 26 Aug 2028 - Sat 02 Sep 2028

7 nights

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Brussels / Belgium

Bergen / Norway

Celebrity Beyong

Arctic Circle

Northern Fjord / Norway

Flom / Norway

Molde / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Tromsø / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Trondheim / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Arctic Circle

14 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Beyong Celebrity Cruises

Sat 26 Aug 2028 - Sat 09 Sep 2028

14 nights

From 4 323€ per 1 person in DBL

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Stockholm / Sweden

Cruise itinerary

Helsinki / Finland

MSC Splendida

Warnemünde / Germany

Oslo / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

5 nights Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Helsinki, Stockholm

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Fri 25 Aug 2028 - Wed 30 Aug 2028

5 nights

From 759€ per 1 person in DBL

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Oslo / Norway

Stockholm / Sweden

Helsinki / Finland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Cruise itinerary

5 nights Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Helsinki, Stockholm

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Fri 25 Aug 2028 - Wed 30 Aug 2028

5 nights

From 2 479€ per 1 person in DBL

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Riga / Latvia

Karlskrona / Sweden

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Berlin / Germany

Stockholm / Sweden

Mariehamn, Åland Islands / Finland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Tallinn / Estonia

Helsinki / Finland

Gdańsk / Poland

Baltic sea serenade

Liner: AURELIA Oceania Cruises

Tue 22 Aug 2028 - Fri 01 Sep 2028

10 nights

From 7 060€ per 1 person in DBL

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Nynäshamn / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Helsinki / Finland

Gdynia / Poland

Norwegian Jewel

Tallinn / Estonia

Warnemünde / Germany

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Cruise Lines

Mon 21 Aug 2028 - Wed 30 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 1 800€ per 1 person in DBL

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Cobh / Ireland

Belfast / Great Britain

Greenock / Scotland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Ullapool / Scotland

Azamara Quest

Leith, Edinburgh / Great Britain

Aberdeen / Great Britain

12 nights, from Copenhagen

Liner: Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises

Mon 21 Aug 2028 - Sat 02 Sep 2028

12 nights

From 4 245€ per 1 person in DBL

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Edinburgh / Great Britain

Torshavn / Faroe Islands

London / Great Britain

Dundee / Great Britain

Reykjavik / Iceland

Akureyri / Iceland

Aberdeen / Great Britain

Grundarfjordur / Iceland

Seydisfjordur / Iceland

Lerwick / Great Britain

Isafjordur / Iceland

Arctic ice & scottish gems

Liner: VISTA Oceania Cruises

Mon 21 Aug 2028 - Sat 02 Sep 2028

12 nights

From 5 417€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Copenhagen / Denmark

Skagen / Denmark

Southampton / Great Britain

Zeebrugge / Belgium

MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

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Fredericia / Denmark

7 nights Southampton, Skagen, Fredericia, Copenhagen, Zeebrugge, Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 26 Aug 2028 - Sat 02 Sep 2028

7 nights