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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Riga / Latvia

Southampton / Great Britain

Gdynia / Poland

Helsinki / Finland

Norwegian Sun

Copenhagen / Denmark

Tallinn / Estonia

Warnemünde / Germany

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Lines

Fri 02 Oct - Mon 12 Oct

10 nights

From 1 073€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Alesund / Norway

MSC Euribia

Hellesylt / Norway

Flom / Norway

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 03 Oct - Sat 10 Oct

7 nights

From 649€ per 1 person in DBL

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Aarhus / Denmark

MSC Magnifica

Brest / France

Rotterdam / Netherlands

Marseille / France

Malaga / Spain

Genoa / Italy

Bilbao / Spain

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Porto / Portugal

14 nights Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sat 03 Oct - Sat 17 Oct

14 nights

From 849€ per 1 person in DBL

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Paris / France

La Coruna / Spain

Bilbao / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

Liberty of the Seas

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Liberty of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Sat 03 Oct - Sat 10 Oct

7 nights

From 1 018€ per 1 person in DBL

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Lisbon / Portugal

MSC Virtuosa

Santa Cruz de Tenerife(Canary Islands) / Spain

Arrecife / Spain

Madeira / Portugal

Southampton / Great Britain

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

Viggo / Spain

12 nights Southampton, Lisbon, Funchal, Las Palmas de G.Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife de Lanzarote

Liner: MSC Virtuosa MSC Cruises

Sat 03 Oct - Thu 15 Oct

12 nights

From 1 329€ per 1 person in DBL

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Flom / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 03 Oct - Sat 10 Oct

7 nights

From 2 459€ per 1 person in DBL

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Malaga / Spain

Aarhus / Denmark

Rotterdam / Netherlands

Brest / France

Bilbao / Spain

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

Porto / Portugal

Genoa / Italy

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Marseille / France

14 nights Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sat 03 Oct - Sat 17 Oct

14 nights

From 4 719€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife(Canary Islands) / Spain

Lisbon / Portugal

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) / Spain

Arrecife / Spain

Madeira / Portugal

Southampton / Great Britain

MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa

Viggo / Spain

Cruise itinerary

12 nights Southampton, Lisbon, Funchal, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife de Lanzarote

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa MSC Yacht Club

Sat 03 Oct - Thu 15 Oct

12 nights

From 5 959€ per 1 person in DBL

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Nordfjorden / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Hamburg / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Hamburg / Germany

MSC Preziosa

Stavanger / Norway

7 nights Hamburg, Stavanger, Maloy, Nordfjordeid, Bergen, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Sun 04 Oct - Sun 11 Oct

7 nights

From 779€ per 1 person in DBL

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Cruise itinerary

MSC Euribia

Alesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 04 Oct - Sun 11 Oct

7 nights

From 859€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Norwegian Sun

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Helsinki / Finland

Riga / Latvia

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Tallinn / Estonia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Gdynia / Poland

Southampton / Great Britain