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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Lerwick / Great Britain

Southampton / Great Britain

Vik i Sogn / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Nordfjorden / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

Southampton / Great Britain

Sandnes

7 nights Southampton,Lerwick,Vik i Sogn,Nordfjordeid,Sandnes,Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Sat 24 Jun 2028

7 nights

From 2 639€ per 1 person in DBL

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Celebrity Apex

Skagen / Denmark

Helsinki / Finland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Tallinn / Estonia

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Oslo / Norway

12 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Thu 29 Jun 2028

12 nights

From 3 290€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

Tallinn / Estonia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

Helsinki / Finland

Stockholm / Sweden

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Sat 24 Jun 2028

7 nights

From 3 359€ per 1 person in DBL

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Rotterdam / Netherlands

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Celebrity Wanderer

7 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Wanderer Celebrity Cruises

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Sat 24 Jun 2028

7 nights

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Leknes / Norway

Longir / Svalbard and Jan Mayen

MSC Preziosa

Cruise itinerary

Hamburg / Germany

Tromsø / Norway

Nordfjorden / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Honninswog / Norway

Molde / Norway

14 nights Hamburg,Bergen,Molde Fjord,Longyearbyen,Honningsvag,Tromso,Leknes,Nordfjordeid,Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Fri 16 Jun 2028 - Fri 30 Jun 2028

14 nights

From 2 279€ per 1 person in DBL

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Tromsø / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Honninswog / Norway

Longir / Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Mons / Belgium

Leknes / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Nordfjorden / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Molde / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

14 nights Hamburg,Bergen,Molde Fjord,Longyearbyen,Honningsvag,Tromso,Leknes,Nordfjordeid,Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Fri 16 Jun 2028 - Fri 30 Jun 2028

14 nights

From 7 149€ per 1 person in DBL

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Norwegian Getaway

Southampton / Great Britain

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Reykjavik / Iceland

Alesund / Norway

Isafjordur / Iceland

Akureyri / Iceland

Paris / France

Olden / Norway

Zeebrugge / Belgium

EUROPE - ICELAND

Liner: Norwegian Getaway Norwegian Cruise Lines

Thu 15 Jun 2028 - Sun 25 Jun 2028

10 nights

From 1 795€ per 1 person in DBL

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Tallinn / Estonia

Warnemünde / Germany

Stockholm / Sweden

Cruise itinerary

MSC Splendida

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

6 nights Stockholm, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Stockholm

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Wed 14 Jun 2028 - Tue 20 Jun 2028

6 nights

From 939€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Tallinn / Estonia

Stockholm / Sweden

Cruise itinerary

6 nights Stockholm, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Stockholm

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Wed 14 Jun 2028 - Tue 20 Jun 2028

6 nights

From 2 839€ per 1 person in DBL

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Olden / Norway

Skagen / Denmark

Leith, Edinburgh / Great Britain

Alta / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Trondheim / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

Harstad / Norway

Arendal / Norway

Azamara Quest

Bodo / Norway

Svolvaer / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Honninswog / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Tromsø / Norway

17 nights, from Lit

Liner: Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises

Tue 13 Jun 2028 - Fri 30 Jun 2028

17 nights

From 4 067€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

Lerwick / Great Britain

Sandnes

Vik i Sogn / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Nordfjorden / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights Southampton,Lerwick,Vik i Sogn,Nordfjordeid,Sandnes,Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Sat 24 Jun 2028

7 nights