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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Hamburg / Germany

Akureyri / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

MSC Preziosa

Hamburg / Germany

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Lerwick / Great Britain

Isafjordur / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

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

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Fri 18 Aug 2028 - Tue 29 Aug 2028

11 nights

From 1 729€ per 1 person in DBL

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Celebrity Apex

Copenhagen / Denmark

Visby / Sweden

Stockholm / Sweden

Helsinki / Finland

Oslo / Norway

Stockholm / Sweden

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Copenhagen / Denmark

Tallinn / Estonia

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Aarhus / Denmark

14 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Fri 18 Aug 2028 - Fri 01 Sep 2028

14 nights

From 3 812€ per 1 person in DBL

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Isafjordur / Iceland

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Akureyri / Iceland

Hamburg / Germany

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Reykjavik / Iceland

Lerwick / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

Reykjavik / Iceland

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Fri 18 Aug 2028 - Tue 29 Aug 2028

11 nights

From 4 949€ per 1 person in DBL

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Malaga / Spain

MSC Meraviglia

Lisbon / Portugal

Cruise itinerary

Brest / France

Southampton / Great Britain

Gibraltar / Great Britain

Cadiz / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

9 nights Southampton,Brest,Lisbon,Gibraltar,Malaga,Cadiz,Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Thu 17 Aug 2028 - Sat 26 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 1 579€ per 1 person in DBL

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Zeebrugge / Belgium

Måløy

Norwegian Getaway

Akureyri / Iceland

Alesund / Norway

Paris / France

Southampton / Great Britain

Isafjordur / Iceland

Skjolden / Norway

Reykjavik / Iceland

EUROPE - ICELAND

Liner: Norwegian Getaway Norwegian Cruise Lines

Thu 17 Aug 2028 - Sun 27 Aug 2028

10 nights

From 1 795€ per 1 person in DBL

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Antwerp / Belgium

Dunkirk / France

Rouen / France

Antwerp / Belgium

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Azamara Journey

Rouen / France

Honfleur / France

9 nights, from Portsmouth

Liner: Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises

Thu 17 Aug 2028 - Sat 26 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 3 108€ per 1 person in DBL

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Malaga / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

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Gibraltar / Great Britain

Lisbon / Portugal

MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

Southampton / Great Britain

Cadiz / Spain

Brest / France

9 nights Southampton,Brest,Lisbon,Gibraltar,Malaga,Cadiz,Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Thu 17 Aug 2028 - Sat 26 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 3 689€ per 1 person in DBL

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Stockholm / Sweden

MSC Splendida

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Tallinn / Estonia

Kristiansand / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

Oslo / Norway

Sandnes

Vik i Sogn / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

9 nights Stockholm,Tallinn,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Vik i Sogn,Sandnes,Kristiansand,Oslo

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Wed 16 Aug 2028 - Fri 25 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 1 319€ per 1 person in DBL

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Kristiansand / Norway

Stockholm / Sweden

MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Sandnes

Tallinn / Estonia

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Warnemünde / Germany

Vik i Sogn / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

9 nights Stockholm,Tallinn,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Vik i Sogn,Sandnes,Kristiansand,Oslo

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Wed 16 Aug 2028 - Fri 25 Aug 2028

9 nights

From 4 019€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

MSC Splendida

Warnemünde / Germany

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Warnemünde / Germany

Helsinki / Finland

Tallinn / Estonia

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

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Sun 13 Aug 2028 - Sun 20 Aug 2028

7 nights

From 1 219€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Preziosa

Hamburg / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

Reykjavik / Iceland

Lerwick / Great Britain

Akureyri / Iceland

Isafjordur / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

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

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Fri 18 Aug 2028 - Tue 29 Aug 2028

11 nights