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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Southampton / Great Britain

Nordfjorden / Norway

Skjolden / Norway

Cruise itinerary

MSC Meraviglia

Southampton / Great Britain

Sandnes

Kirkwall / Great Britain

7 nights Southampton, Kirkwall, Skjolden, Nordfjordeid, Sandnes, Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 05 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 1 009€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

MSC Euribia

Alesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 05 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 1 169€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Lyngdal

Copenhagen / Denmark

Haugesund / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

7 nights Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sat 05 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 2 469€ per 1 person in DBL

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Flom / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 05 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 2 469€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Haugesund / Norway

Gdynia / Poland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Riga / Latvia

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Magnifica

Mons / Belgium

Lyngdal

Copenhagen / Denmark

Oslo / Norway

Stockholm / Sweden

Warnemünde / Germany

14 nights Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Stock

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sat 05 Jun 2027 - Sat 19 Jun 2027

14 nights

From 2 799€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Southampton / Great Britain

MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

Sandnes

Nordfjorden / Norway

Skjolden / Norway

7 nights Southampton, Kirkwall, Skjolden, Nordfjordeid, Sandnes, Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 05 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 3 059€ per 1 person in DBL

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Honninswog / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Brussels / Belgium

Celebrity Apex

Flom / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Arctic Circle

Bergen / Norway

Tromsø / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Trondheim / Norway

Olden / Norway

Arctic Circle

Southampton / Great Britain

14 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Sat 05 Jun 2027 - Sat 19 Jun 2027

14 nights

From 3 062€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Lyngdal

Cruise itinerary

Warnemünde / Germany

Haugesund / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Warnemunde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sun 13 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 999€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Flom / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Alesund / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sun 13 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 1 169€ per 1 person in DBL

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Brussels / Belgium

Southampton / Great Britain

Oslo / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Freedom of the Seas

Rotterdam / Netherlands

8 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Mon 14 Jun 2027

8 nights

From 1 616€ per 1 person in DBL

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Sandnes

MSC Meraviglia

Southampton / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Southampton / Great Britain

Nordfjorden / Norway

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Skjolden / Norway

7 nights Southampton, Kirkwall, Skjolden, Nordfjordeid, Sandnes, Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 05 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027

7 nights