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.

Sea cruises in Northern Europe: prices, schedule, promotions, reservation for 2026/2027/2028 year

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Norwegian Sun

Gdynia / Poland

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Warnemünde / Germany

Hamburg / Germany

Riga / Latvia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Helsinki / Finland

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Copenhagen / Denmark

Tallinn / Estonia

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Lines

Thu 13 Aug - Sat 22 Aug

9 nights

From 1 420€ per 1 person in DBL

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Nanortalik / Greenland

Reykjavik / Iceland

Grundarfjordur / Iceland

Marina

Isafjordur / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

Akureyri / Iceland

Kakortok / Greenland

Viking & nordic legends

Liner: Marina Oceania Cruises

Thu 13 Aug - Sun 23 Aug

10 nights

From 6 261€ per 1 person in DBL

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Reykjavik / Iceland

EVRIMA

Isafjordur / Iceland

Akureyri / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

Grundarfjordur / Iceland

5 nights from Reykjavik

Liner: EVRIMA The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Thu 13 Aug - Tue 18 Aug

5 nights

From 8 082€ per 1 person in DBL

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Bergen / Norway

Keel / Germany

Stavanger / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Costa Diadema

Hellesylt / Norway

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A36

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 14 Aug - Fri 21 Aug

7 nights

From 1 309€ per 1 person in DBL

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Geiranger / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Costa Diadema

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Bergen / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Stavanger / Norway

Denmark, Norway, Germany CPH07A3A

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Sat 15 Aug - Sat 22 Aug

7 nights

From 1 229€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Flom / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Celebrity Apex

Haugesund / Norway

Bergen / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Sat 15 Aug - Sat 22 Aug

7 nights

From 2 020€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Alesund / Norway

Flom / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 15 Aug - Sat 22 Aug

7 nights

From 2 899€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Cruise itinerary

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Copenhagen / Denmark

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Gdynia / Poland

Stockholm / Sweden

Riga / Latvia

7 nights Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sat 15 Aug - Sat 22 Aug

7 nights

From 6 229€ per 1 person in DBL

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Isafjordur / Iceland

Newhaven / Scotland

Norwegian Star

Akureyri / Iceland

Southampton / Great Britain

Lerwick / Great Britain

Reykjavik / Iceland

EUROPE - ICELAND

Liner: Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Lines

Sun 16 Aug - Sun 23 Aug

7 nights

From 543€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Flom / Norway

7 nights Denmark, Norway, Germany

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 16 Aug - Sun 23 Aug

7 nights

From 2 879€ per 1 person in DBL

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Tallinn / Estonia

Gdynia / Poland

Warnemünde / Germany

Norwegian Sun

Copenhagen / Denmark

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Helsinki / Finland

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Copenhagen / Denmark

Riga / Latvia

Hamburg / Germany