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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Reykjavik / Iceland

Måløy

Honninswog / Norway

Isafjordur / Iceland

Akureyri / Iceland

Tromsø / Norway

Ulvik / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Mandal

Hammerfest / Norway

Alesund / Norway

North cape discovery

Liner: SONATA Oceania Cruises

Sun 25 Jun 2028 - Sun 09 Jul 2028

14 nights

From 7 549€ per 1 person in DBL

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Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Gdańsk / Poland

Ronne / Denmark

Aarhus / Denmark

Honninswog / Norway

Riga / Latvia

Reykjavik / Iceland

Isafjordur / Iceland

Berlin / Germany

Helsinki / Finland

Ulvik / Norway

Akureyri / Iceland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Mandal

Alesund / Norway

Tallinn / Estonia

Stockholm / Sweden

Visby / Sweden

Stockholm / Sweden

Hammerfest / Norway

Skagen / Denmark

Måløy

Oslo / Norway

Tromsø / Norway

Northern lights & legends

Liner: SONATA Oceania Cruises

Sun 25 Jun 2028 - Sun 23 Jul 2028

28 nights

From 13 588€ per 1 person in DBL

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Stockholm / Sweden

Oslo / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

Helsinki / Finland

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Splendida

5 nights Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Helsinki, Stockholm

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Fri 30 Jun 2028 - Wed 05 Jul 2028

5 nights

From 879€ per 1 person in DBL

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Akureyri / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

Lerwick / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

Isafjordur / Iceland

MSC Preziosa

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

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

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Fri 30 Jun 2028 - Tue 11 Jul 2028

11 nights

From 1 689€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Helsinki / Finland

Oslo / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

5 nights Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Helsinki, Stockholm

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Fri 30 Jun 2028 - Wed 05 Jul 2028

5 nights

From 2 559€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Akureyri / Iceland

Lerwick / Great Britain

Reykjavik / Iceland

Hamburg / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

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Kirkwall / Great Britain

Isafjordur / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Fri 30 Jun 2028 - Tue 11 Jul 2028

11 nights

From 5 059€ per 1 person in DBL

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Bilbao / Spain

Cruise itinerary

Southampton / Great Britain

MSC Meraviglia

Southampton / Great Britain

La Rochelle / France

7 nights Southampton,Gijon,La Rochelle,Bilbao,Cherbourg,Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 01 Jul 2028 - Sat 08 Jul 2028

7 nights

From 889€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Helsinki / Finland

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Splendida

Tallinn / Estonia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Sat 01 Jul 2028 - Sat 08 Jul 2028

7 nights

From 1 159€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Euribia

Hellesylt / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Geiranger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 01 Jul 2028 - Sat 08 Jul 2028

7 nights

From 1 219€ per 1 person in DBL

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La Rochelle / France

Southampton / Great Britain

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MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

Southampton / Great Britain

Bilbao / Spain

7 nights Southampton,Gijon,La Rochelle,Bilbao,Cherbourg,Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 01 Jul 2028 - Sat 08 Jul 2028

7 nights

From 2 639€ per 1 person in DBL

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Oslo / Norway

Tromsø / Norway

Akureyri / Iceland

Ulvik / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Måløy

Honninswog / Norway

Reykjavik / Iceland

Isafjordur / Iceland

Mandal

Hammerfest / Norway