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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Isafjordur / Iceland

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Trondheim / Norway

Reykjavik / Iceland

Kristiansand / Norway

Måløy

Reykjavik / Iceland

Grundarfjordur / Iceland

Iceland & norway discovery

Liner: SONATA Oceania Cruises

Tue 13 Jun 2028 - Sun 25 Jun 2028

12 nights

From 6 749€ per 1 person in DBL

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Stockholm / Sweden

Warnemünde / Germany

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Tallinn / Estonia

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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Cruise itinerary

Stockholm / Sweden

MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

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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Norwegian Getaway

Olden / Norway

Akureyri / Iceland

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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Leknes / Norway

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Hamburg / Germany

Molde / Norway

Nordfjorden / Norway

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Mons / Belgium

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MSC Preziosa

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

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Leknes / Norway

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Mons / Belgium

Molde / Norway

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Hamburg / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

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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

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From 7 149€ per 1 person in DBL

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Vik i Sogn / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Sandnes

Southampton / Great Britain

Lerwick / Great Britain

Nordfjorden / Norway

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Sat 24 Jun 2028

7 nights

From 969€ per 1 person in DBL

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Helsinki / Finland

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Splendida

Warnemünde / Germany

Tallinn / Estonia

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Stockholm / Sweden

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

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Sat 24 Jun 2028

7 nights

From 1 119€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Alesund / Norway

MSC Euribia

Hellesylt / Norway

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Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Sat 24 Jun 2028

7 nights

From 1 119€ per 1 person in DBL

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Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Flom / Norway

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MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 17 Jun 2028 - Sat 24 Jun 2028

7 nights

From 2 579€ per 1 person in DBL

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Trondheim / Norway

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Måløy

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Kristiansand / Norway

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