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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Paris / France

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Gibraltar / Great Britain

Celebrity Eclipse

Barcelona / Spain

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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Lisbon / Portugal

London / Great Britain

EVRIMA

Barcelona / Spain

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Bordeaux / France

Porto / Portugal

Ibiza / Spain

Bordeaux / France

11 nights from London (Greenwich), England

Liner: EVRIMA The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Fri 28 Aug - Tue 08 Sep

11 nights

From 11 457€ per 1 person in DBL

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Tallinn / Estonia

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Warnemünde / Germany

Riga / Latvia

Hamburg / Germany

Helsinki / Finland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Norwegian Sun

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Sun Norwegian Cruise Lines

Sat 29 Aug - Sat 05 Sep

7 nights

From 743€ per 1 person in DBL

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Geiranger / Norway

Costa Diadema

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Stavanger / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

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Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Sat 29 Aug - Fri 04 Sep

6 nights

From 939€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Riga / Latvia

MSC Magnifica

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

Gdynia / Poland

7 nights Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sat 29 Aug - Sat 05 Sep

7 nights

From 1 859€ per 1 person in DBL

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Flom / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Molde / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 29 Aug - Sat 05 Sep

7 nights

From 2 659€ per 1 person in DBL

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Olden / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa

Kristiansand / Norway

Haugesund / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Alesund / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights United Kingdom, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa MSC Yacht Club

Sat 29 Aug - Sat 05 Sep

7 nights

From 3 089€ per 1 person in DBL

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Riga / Latvia

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Gdynia / Poland

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sat 29 Aug - Sat 05 Sep

7 nights

From 3 099€ per 1 person in DBL

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Arctic Circle

Trondheim / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Olden / Norway

Stavanger / Norway

Arctic Circle

Southampton / Great Britain

Tromsø / Norway

Celebrity Apex

Southampton / Great Britain

Geiranger / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Bergen / Norway

Molde / Norway

14 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Sat 29 Aug - Sat 12 Sep

14 nights

From 3 474€ per 1 person in DBL

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Helsinki / Finland

Berlin / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

Tallinn / Estonia

Gdańsk / Poland

London / Great Britain

Oslo / Norway

Skagen / Denmark

Insignia

Northern europe explorer

Liner: Insignia Oceania Cruises

Sat 29 Aug - Fri 11 Sep

13 nights

From 4 662€ per 1 person in DBL

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Paris / France

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Gibraltar / Great Britain

Lisbon / Portugal

Celebrity Eclipse

Barcelona / Spain

Porto / Portugal

Cadiz / Spain

Lisbon / Portugal

Amsterdam / Netherlands

La Coruna / Spain