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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Amsterdam / Netherlands

Malaga / Spain

MSC Euribia

Barcelona / Spain

Le Havre / France

Alicante / Spain

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

10 nights Kiel, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Le Havre, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 07 Oct 2028 - Tue 17 Oct 2028

10 nights

From 859€ per 1 person in DBL

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Nynäshamn / Sweden

Tallinn / Estonia

Paris / France

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Southampton / Great Britain

Norwegian Getaway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Zeebrugge / Belgium

Hamburg / Germany

Helsinki / Finland

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Getaway Norwegian Cruise Lines

Sat 07 Oct 2028 - Wed 18 Oct 2028

11 nights

From 1 885€ per 1 person in DBL

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Amsterdam / Netherlands

Alicante / Spain

Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

Malaga / Spain

Le Havre / France

Copenhagen / Denmark

Barcelona / Spain

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

10 nights Kiel, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Le Havre, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 07 Oct 2028 - Tue 17 Oct 2028

10 nights

From 2 489€ 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 07 Oct 2028 - Sat 14 Oct 2028

7 nights

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Celebrity Apex

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Porto / Portugal

Cadiz / Spain

Malaga / Spain

Lisbon / Portugal

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Spice / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

12 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Mon 02 Oct 2028 - Sat 14 Oct 2028

12 nights

From 2 232€ per 1 person in DBL

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Skagen / Denmark

Oslo / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

MSC Preziosa

Mons / Belgium

Stavanger / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Cruise itinerary

7 nights Hamburg, Bergen, Stavanger, Skagen, Oslo, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Sun 01 Oct 2028 - Sun 08 Oct 2028

7 nights

From 899€ per 1 person in DBL

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Flom / Norway

Alesund / Norway

MSC Euribia

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 01 Oct 2028 - Sun 08 Oct 2028

7 nights

From 1 049€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Alesund / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 01 Oct 2028 - Sun 08 Oct 2028

7 nights

From 2 359€ per 1 person in DBL

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Oslo / Norway

Stavanger / Norway

Skagen / Denmark

Hamburg / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Mons / Belgium

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

Hamburg / Germany

7 nights Hamburg, Bergen, Stavanger, Skagen, Oslo, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Sun 01 Oct 2028 - Sun 08 Oct 2028

7 nights

From 2 669€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Euribia

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Flom / Norway

Alesund / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 30 Sep 2028 - Sat 07 Oct 2028

7 nights

From 979€ per 1 person in DBL

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Le Havre / France

Keel / Germany

Alicante / Spain

Barcelona / Spain

Malaga / Spain

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Cruise itinerary

MSC Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

10 nights Kiel, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Le Havre, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 07 Oct 2028 - Tue 17 Oct 2028

10 nights