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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Tarragona / Spain

Brest / France

MSC Magnifica

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La Coruna / Spain

La Rochelle / France

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Genoa / Italy

Marseille / France

Warnemünde / Germany

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

12 nights Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,La Coruna,Bilbao,La Rochelle,Brest,Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Wed 05 May 2027 - Mon 17 May 2027

12 nights

From 1 079€ per 1 person in DBL

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Tromsø / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Trondheim / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Molde / Norway

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Mons / Belgium

Hamburg / Germany

MSC Preziosa

Hamburg / Germany

11 nights Hamburg, Bergen, Molde Fjord, Trondheim, Honningsvag, Tromso, Alesund, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Wed 05 May 2027 - Sun 16 May 2027

11 nights

From 1 499€ per 1 person in DBL

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La Rochelle / France

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La Coruna / Spain

Brest / France

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

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Warnemünde / Germany

Bilbao / Spain

12 nights Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,La Coruna,Bilbao,La Rochelle,Brest,Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Wed 05 May 2027 - Mon 17 May 2027

12 nights

From 3 989€ per 1 person in DBL

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Honninswog / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Molde / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Alesund / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Trondheim / Norway

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Tromsø / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

Cruise itinerary

11 nights Hamburg, Bergen, Molde Fjord, Trondheim, Honningsvag, Tromso, Alesund, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Wed 05 May 2027 - Sun 16 May 2027

11 nights

From 4 519€ per 1 person in DBL

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Amsterdam / Netherlands

Liverpool / Great Britain

Celebrity Eclipse

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Inverness (Loch Ness) / Scotland

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Lerwick / Great Britain

13 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Cruises

Thu 06 May 2027 - Wed 19 May 2027

13 nights

From 2 633€ per 1 person in DBL

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Bilbao / Spain

Warnemünde / Germany

Tarragona / Spain

Brest / France

Genoa / Italy

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

La Coruna / Spain

Marseille / France

La Rochelle / France

11 nights Genoa, Marseille, Tarragona, La Coruna, Bilbao, La Rochelle, Brest, Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Thu 06 May 2027 - Mon 17 May 2027

11 nights

From 3 979€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Costa Diadema

Copenhagen / Denmark

Bergen / Norway

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A3A

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 07 May 2027 - Fri 14 May 2027

7 nights

From 699€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Magnifica

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Tarragona / Spain

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Brest / France

La Rochelle / France

Marseille / France

La Coruna / Spain

10 nights Marseille, Tarragona, La Coruna, Bilbao, La Rochelle, Brest, Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Fri 07 May 2027 - Mon 17 May 2027

10 nights

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Keel / Germany

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Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Keel / Germany

Bergen / Norway

Gdynia / Poland

Visby / Sweden

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Costa Diadema

Flom / Norway

Germany, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden KEL14A05

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 07 May 2027 - Fri 21 May 2027

14 nights

From 1 589€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Marseille / France

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Tarragona / Spain

Warnemünde / Germany

Bilbao / Spain

La Rochelle / France

La Coruna / Spain

Brest / France

10 nights Marseille, Tarragona, La Coruna, Bilbao, La Rochelle, Brest, Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Fri 07 May 2027 - Mon 17 May 2027

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From 2 509€ per 1 person in DBL

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Tarragona / Spain

Bilbao / Spain

Genoa / Italy

MSC Magnifica

Brest / France

La Coruna / Spain

Marseille / France

Warnemünde / Germany

La Rochelle / France

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Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

12 nights Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,La Coruna,Bilbao,La Rochelle,Brest,Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Wed 05 May 2027 - Mon 17 May 2027

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