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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Marseille / France

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Bilbao / Spain

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

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

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Costa Diadema

Copenhagen / Denmark

Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Bergen / Norway

Keel / Germany

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A3A

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 07 May 2027 - Fri 14 May 2027

7 nights

From 799€ per 1 person in DBL

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Marseille / France

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Brest / France

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La Coruna / Spain

Warnemünde / Germany

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

From 869€ per 1 person in DBL

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Gdynia / Poland

Visby / Sweden

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Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Bergen / Norway

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Germany, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden KEL14A05

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 07 May 2027 - Fri 21 May 2027

14 nights

From 1 489€ per 1 person in DBL

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Geiranger / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Olden / Norway

Flom / Norway

Stavanger / Norway

Celebrity Apex

Bergen / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

8 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Fri 07 May 2027 - Sat 15 May 2027

8 nights

From 1 656€ per 1 person in DBL

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Tarragona / Spain

La Rochelle / France

Brest / France

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Warnemünde / Germany

Marseille / France

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Bilbao / Spain

La Coruna / Spain

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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Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Costa Diadema

Bergen / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Denmark, Norway, Germany CPH07A3G

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Sat 08 May 2027 - Sat 15 May 2027

7 nights

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La Rochelle / France

Tarragona / Spain

MSC Magnifica

La Coruna / Spain

Brest / France

Bilbao / Spain

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Warnemünde / Germany

9 nights Tarragona, La Coruña, Bilbao, La Rochelle, Brest, Warnemünde

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sat 08 May 2027 - Mon 17 May 2027

9 nights

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MSC Euribia

Flom / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

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Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Alesund / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 08 May 2027 - Sat 15 May 2027

7 nights

From 1 069€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

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Alesund / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Keel / Germany

Flom / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 08 May 2027 - Sat 15 May 2027

7 nights

From 2 239€ per 1 person in DBL

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Genoa / Italy

Bilbao / Spain

Brest / France

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Marseille / France

La Coruna / Spain

La Rochelle / France

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Warnemünde / Germany

Tarragona / Spain

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