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.

Sea cruises in Northern Europe: prices, schedule, promotions, reservation for 2026/2027/2028 year

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Oslo / Norway

Eidfjord / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

Stavanger / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Magnifica

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

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 23 Aug - Sun 30 Aug

7 nights

From 1 189€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Liberty of the Seas

Hamburg / Germany

Southampton / Great Britain

Copenhagen / Denmark

Kristiansand / Norway

Rotterdam / Netherlands

8 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Liberty of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Sun 23 Aug - Mon 31 Aug

8 nights

From 1 262€ per 1 person in DBL

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Invergordon / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Reykjavik / Iceland

Hamburg / Germany

Reykjavik / Iceland

MSC Preziosa

Hamburg / Germany

Akureyri / Iceland

Isafjordur / Iceland

Kirkwall / Great Britain

11 nights Hamburg, Invergordon, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Kirkwall, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Sun 23 Aug - Thu 03 Sep

11 nights

From 1 519€ per 1 person in DBL

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Djupivogur / Iceland

Portland / USA

Holyhead / Great Britain

Isafjordur / Iceland

Stornoway / Great Britain

Cork / Ireland

London / Great Britain

Reykjavik / Iceland

Glasgow / Great Britain

Torshavn / Faroe Islands

Dublin / Ireland

Husavik / Iceland

Iceland to british isles

Liner: Marina Oceania Cruises

Sun 23 Aug - Fri 04 Sep

12 nights

From 2 150€ per 1 person in DBL

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Eidfjord / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Stavanger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Kristiansand / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

7 nights Germany, Norway, Denmark

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 23 Aug - Sun 30 Aug

7 nights

From 3 179€ per 1 person in DBL

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Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

Hellesylt / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Denmark, Norway, Germany

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 23 Aug - Sun 30 Aug

7 nights

From 3 479€ per 1 person in DBL

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Invergordon / Great Britain

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

Reykjavik / Iceland

Cruise itinerary

Akureyri / Iceland

Isafjordur / Iceland

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

11 nights Hamburg, Invergordon, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Kirkwall, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Sun 23 Aug - Thu 03 Sep

11 nights

From 4 639€ per 1 person in DBL

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Lisbon / Portugal

Gibraltar / Great Britain

Barcelona / Spain

Lisbon / Portugal

Cadiz / Spain

Paris / France

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

La Coruna / Spain

Porto / Portugal

Celebrity Eclipse

Amsterdam / Netherlands

12 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Cruises

Wed 26 Aug - Mon 07 Sep

12 nights

From 1 090€ per 1 person in DBL

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Costa Diadema

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Alesund / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Stavanger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A37

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 28 Aug - Fri 04 Sep

7 nights

From 1 159€ per 1 person in DBL

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Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Oslo / Norway

MSC Magnifica

Stockholm / Sweden

Cruise itinerary

Gdynia / Poland

Warnemünde / Germany

Riga / Latvia

Copenhagen / Denmark

6 nights Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Fri 28 Aug - Thu 03 Sep

6 nights

From 1 489€ per 1 person in DBL

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Stavanger / Norway

Oslo / Norway

MSC Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

Kristiansand / Norway

Eidfjord / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 23 Aug - Sun 30 Aug

7 nights