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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12 nights Southampton, Vigo, Funchal, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife de Lanzarote, Lisbon

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Mon 08 May 2028 - Sat 20 May 2028

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Viggo / Spain

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12 nights Southampton, Vigo, Funchal, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife de Lanzarote, Lisbon

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Mon 08 May 2028 - Sat 20 May 2028

12 nights

From 4 499€ per 1 person in DBL

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7 nights, from Amsterdam

Liner: Celebrity Compass Celebrity Cruises

Thu 11 May 2028 - Thu 18 May 2028

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Norse & baltic heritage

Liner: SONATA Oceania Cruises

Thu 11 May 2028 - Sun 21 May 2028

10 nights

From 4 707€ per 1 person in DBL

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Europe - Other

Liner: Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Lines

Fri 12 May 2028 - Sun 21 May 2028

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Keel / Germany

7 nights Kiel, Copenhagen, Hellesylt, Molde Fjord, Flaam, Kiel

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 13 May 2028 - Sat 20 May 2028

7 nights

From 1 099€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Euribia

7 nights Kiel, Copenhagen, Hellesylt, Molde Fjord, Flaam, Kiel

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Sat 13 May 2028 - Sat 20 May 2028

7 nights

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Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

MSC Euribia

7 nights Copenhagen, Hellesylt, Molde Fjord, Flaam, Kiel, Copenhagen

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 14 May 2028 - Sun 21 May 2028

7 nights

From 1 169€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

MSC Preziosa

Lerwick / Great Britain

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

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Sun 14 May 2028 - Thu 25 May 2028

11 nights

From 1 639€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

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Flom / Norway

Molde / Norway

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Hellesylt / Norway

7 nights Copenhagen, Hellesylt, Molde Fjord, Flaam, Kiel, Copenhagen

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 14 May 2028 - Sun 21 May 2028

7 nights

From 2 409€ per 1 person in DBL

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Lisbon / Portugal

Southampton / Great Britain

Arrecife / Spain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife(Canary Islands) / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

Madeira / Portugal

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) / Spain

12 nights Southampton, Vigo, Funchal, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife de Lanzarote, Lisbon

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Mon 08 May 2028 - Sat 20 May 2028

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