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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Haugesund / Norway

Olden / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

Stavanger / Norway

Skjolden / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

7 nights Southampton, Haugesund, Skjolden, Olden, Stavanger, Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 28 Aug 2027 - Sat 04 Sep 2027

7 nights

From 2 589€ per 1 person in DBL

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Gdynia / Poland

Eidfjord / Norway

MSC Magnifica

Riga / Latvia

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Mons / Belgium

Warnemünde / Germany

Oslo / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Kristiansand / Norway

14 nights Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Eidfjord, Bergen, Kristiansand, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, S

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sat 28 Aug 2027 - Sat 11 Sep 2027

14 nights

From 2 649€ per 1 person in DBL

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Celebrity Apex

Olden / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Flom / Norway

Trondheim / Norway

Arctic Circle

Molde / Norway

Tromsø / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Alesund / Norway

Brussels / Belgium

Arctic Circle

Southampton / Great Britain

Lerwick / Great Britain

14 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Sat 28 Aug 2027 - Sat 11 Sep 2027

14 nights

From 3 094€ per 1 person in DBL

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Oslo / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Eidfjord / Norway

MSC Magnifica

Mons / Belgium

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 29 Aug 2027 - Sun 05 Sep 2027

7 nights

From 949€ per 1 person in DBL

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Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Euribia

Alesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 29 Aug 2027 - Sun 05 Sep 2027

7 nights

From 1 129€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Oslo / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Mons / Belgium

Eidfjord / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 29 Aug 2027 - Sun 05 Sep 2027

7 nights

From 2 539€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Magnifica

Gdynia / Poland

Stockholm / Sweden

Eidfjord / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

Kristiansand / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Riga / Latvia

Mons / Belgium

Copenhagen / Denmark

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Warnemünde / Germany

14 nights Warnemunde,Eidfjord,Bergen,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Stockholm,Co

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 29 Aug 2027 - Sun 12 Sep 2027

14 nights

From 2 649€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Alesund / Norway

Flom / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 29 Aug 2027 - Sun 05 Sep 2027

7 nights

From 2 669€ per 1 person in DBL

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Galway / Ireland

Dublin / Ireland

Belfast / Great Britain

Foynes, Limerick / Ireland

Belfast / Great Britain

Cobh / Ireland

Azamara Journey

11 nights, from Dublin

Liner: Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises

Sun 29 Aug 2027 - Thu 09 Sep 2027

11 nights

From 4 387€ per 1 person in DBL

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Lisbon / Portugal

Cadiz / Spain

Bilbao / Spain

Freedom of the Seas

Viggo / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

La Coruna / Spain

9 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Mon 30 Aug 2027 - Wed 08 Sep 2027

9 nights

From 947€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

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Haugesund / Norway

Stavanger / Norway

Skjolden / Norway

Olden / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights Southampton, Haugesund, Skjolden, Olden, Stavanger, Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 28 Aug 2027 - Sat 04 Sep 2027

7 nights