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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Eidfjord / Norway

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Kristiansand / Norway

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MSC Yacht Club Euribia

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Keel / Germany

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Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Alesund / Norway

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

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Norwegian Sun

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Warnemünde / Germany

Eidfjord / Norway

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Keel / Germany

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La Coruna / Spain

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Wed 09 Sep - Fri 18 Sep

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Keel / Germany

Kristiansand / Norway

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Costa Diadema

Germany, Denmark, Norway, France KEL04A05

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 11 Sep - Tue 15 Sep

4 nights

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La Coruna / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

La Rochelle / France

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights United Kingdom, France, Spain

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Sat 05 Sep - Sat 12 Sep

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Oslo / Norway

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MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Kristiansand / Norway

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7 nights Denmark, Germany, Norway

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Sat 05 Sep - Sat 12 Sep

7 nights

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Flom / Norway

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Alesund / Norway

Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

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Sat 05 Sep - Sat 12 Sep

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Nynäshamn / Sweden

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Norwegian Sun

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Visby / Sweden

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Europe - Baltic

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Sat 05 Sep - Mon 14 Sep

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Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Magnifica

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Mons / Belgium

Oslo / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

7 nights Warnemunde, Bergen, Eidfjord, Kristiansand, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde

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Sun 06 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

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Oslo / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

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MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

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Warnemünde / Germany

Mons / Belgium

Eidfjord / Norway

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MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

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Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Denmark, Norway, Germany

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Sun 06 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

7 nights

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Liberty of the Seas

Lisbon / Portugal

Southampton / Great Britain

La Coruna / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

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Bilbao / Spain

9 nights, from Southampton

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Wed 09 Sep - Fri 18 Sep

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Kristiansand / Norway

Keel / Germany

Le Havre / France

Costa Diadema

Germany, Denmark, Norway, France KEL04A05

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 11 Sep - Tue 15 Sep

4 nights

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