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

Newhaven / Scotland

Isafjordur / Iceland

Akureyri / Iceland

Norwegian Star

Lerwick / Great Britain

Southampton / Great Britain

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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Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

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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MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Gdynia / Poland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Stockholm / Sweden

Warnemünde / Germany

Riga / Latvia

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 16 Aug - Sun 23 Aug

7 nights

From 3 659€ per 1 person in DBL

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Heimaey / Iceland

London / Great Britain

Grundarfjordur / Iceland

EVRIMA

Torshavn / Faroe Islands

Reykjavik / Iceland

Lerwick / Great Britain

Edinburgh / Great Britain

Kirkwall / Scotland

10 nights from Reykjavik

Liner: EVRIMA The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Tue 18 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

10 nights

From 15 010€ per 1 person in DBL

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Oslo / Norway

Stockholm / Sweden

Cruise itinerary

Eidfjord / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Kristiansand / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Stavanger / Norway

8 nights Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Thu 20 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

8 nights

From 4 049€ per 1 person in DBL

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Lisbon / Portugal

MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa

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Southampton / Great Britain

Gibraltar / Great Britain

Southampton / Great Britain

Malaga / Spain

Brest / France

Cadiz / Spain

9 nights United Kingdom, France, Portugal, Gibraltar, Spain

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa MSC Yacht Club

Thu 20 Aug - Sat 29 Aug

9 nights

From 4 109€ per 1 person in DBL

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Helsinki / Finland

Tallinn / Estonia

Hamburg / Germany

Norwegian Sun

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Gdynia / Poland

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Lines

Sat 22 Aug - Sat 29 Aug

7 nights

From 1 337€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Euribia

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Alesund / Norway

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 22 Aug - Sat 29 Aug

7 nights

From 1 439€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Celebrity Apex

Stavanger / Norway

Brussels / Belgium

Northern Fjord / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Sat 22 Aug - Sat 29 Aug

7 nights

From 2 240€ per 1 person in DBL

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Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 22 Aug - Sat 29 Aug

7 nights

From 2 699€ per 1 person in DBL