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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Kirkwall / Great Britain

Greenock / Scotland

Hamburg / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Queensferry / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

MSC Preziosa

Belfast / Great Britain

Liverpool / Great Britain

Stornoway / Great Britain

10 nights Hamburg,South Queensferry,Kirkwall,Stornoway,Greenock,Belfast,Liverpool,Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Sun 10 Sep 2028 - Wed 20 Sep 2028

10 nights

From 1 439€ per 1 person in DBL

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Helsinki / Finland

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Splendida

Tallinn / Estonia

Stockholm / Sweden

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Cruise itinerary

Stockholm / Sweden

Visby / Sweden

10 nights Warnemünde, Klaipeda, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Visby, Copenhagen, Warnemünde

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Sun 10 Sep 2028 - Wed 20 Sep 2028

10 nights

From 1 469€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hellesylt / Norway

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Molde / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Cruise itinerary

Geiranger / Norway

7 nights Copenhagen, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Molde Fjord, Flaam, Kiel, Copenhagen

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 10 Sep 2028 - Sun 17 Sep 2028

7 nights

From 2 449€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Queensferry / Great Britain

Liverpool / Great Britain

Belfast / Great Britain

Greenock / Scotland

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Stornoway / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

10 nights Hamburg,South Queensferry,Kirkwall,Stornoway,Greenock,Belfast,Liverpool,Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Sun 10 Sep 2028 - Wed 20 Sep 2028

10 nights

From 4 539€ per 1 person in DBL

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Cruise itinerary

Warnemünde / Germany

Visby / Sweden

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

Tallinn / Estonia

MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Helsinki / Finland

Stockholm / Sweden

10 nights Warnemünde, Klaipeda, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Visby, Copenhagen, Warnemünde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Sun 10 Sep 2028 - Wed 20 Sep 2028

10 nights

From 5 059€ per 1 person in DBL

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Lerwick / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Skagen / Denmark

MSC Meraviglia

Southampton / Great Britain

Skjolden / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Haugesund / Norway

7 nights Southampton, Lerwick, Skjolden, Haugesund, Skagen, Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 16 Sep 2028 - Sat 23 Sep 2028

7 nights

From 939€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

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Alesund / Norway

Keel / Germany

MSC Euribia

Keel / Germany

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 16 Sep 2028 - Sat 23 Sep 2028

7 nights

From 979€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Hellesylt / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Keel / Germany

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 16 Sep 2028 - Sat 23 Sep 2028

7 nights

From 2 319€ per 1 person in DBL

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Haugesund / Norway

Skjolden / Norway

Skagen / Denmark

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Southampton / Great Britain

MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

Lerwick / Great Britain

7 nights Southampton, Lerwick, Skjolden, Haugesund, Skagen, Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 16 Sep 2028 - Sat 23 Sep 2028

7 nights

From 2 609€ per 1 person in DBL

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Rotterdam / Netherlands

Celebrity Roamer

Amsterdam / Netherlands

7 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Roamer Celebrity Cruises

Sat 16 Sep 2028 - Sat 23 Sep 2028

7 nights

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MSC Preziosa

Liverpool / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

Queensferry / Great Britain

Greenock / Scotland

Belfast / Great Britain

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Stornoway / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

10 nights Hamburg,South Queensferry,Kirkwall,Stornoway,Greenock,Belfast,Liverpool,Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Sun 10 Sep 2028 - Wed 20 Sep 2028

10 nights