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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Honninswog / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Trondheim / Norway

Celebrity Apex

Arctic Circle

Molde / Norway

Arctic Circle

Southampton / Great Britain

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Southampton / Great Britain

Olden / Norway

14 nights, from Southampton

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Sat 29 Aug - Sat 12 Sep

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Berlin / Germany

Gdańsk / Poland

Tallinn / Estonia

Northern europe explorer

Liner: Insignia Oceania Cruises

Sat 29 Aug - Fri 11 Sep

13 nights

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La Rochelle / France

Southampton / Great Britain

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Southampton / Great Britain

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Bilbao / Spain

Olden / Norway

La Coruna / Spain

MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa

Alesund / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

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14 nights United Kingdom, Norway, France, Spain

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Sat 29 Aug - Sat 12 Sep

14 nights

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Flom / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

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Keel / Germany

Molde / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

7 nights Denmark, Norway, Germany

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 30 Aug - Sun 06 Sep

7 nights

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Gdynia / Poland

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Warnemünde / Germany

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

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Hamburg / Germany

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10 nights Hamburg, Cork, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Greenock, Kirkwall, Invergordon, Hamburg

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Thu 03 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

10 nights

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10 nights Hamburg, Cork, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Greenock, Kirkwall, Invergordon, Hamburg

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Thu 03 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

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Stavanger / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Olden / Norway

Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Costa Diadema

Hellesylt / Norway

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A38

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 04 Sep - Fri 11 Sep

7 nights

From 1 469€ per 1 person in DBL

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Arctic Circle

Trondheim / Norway

Celebrity Apex

Olden / Norway

Arctic Circle

Honninswog / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Tromsø / Norway

Bergen / Norway

Molde / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Stavanger / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Alesund / Norway

14 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Sat 29 Aug - Sat 12 Sep

14 nights

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Stockholm / Sweden

Helsinki / Finland

Berlin / Germany

Skagen / Denmark

Insignia

Gdańsk / Poland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Tallinn / Estonia

Oslo / Norway

London / Great Britain

Northern europe explorer

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Sat 29 Aug - Fri 11 Sep

13 nights

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Olden / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa

La Rochelle / France

Southampton / Great Britain

Kristiansand / Norway

Bilbao / Spain

Haugesund / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

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La Coruna / Spain

Alesund / Norway

14 nights United Kingdom, Norway, France, Spain

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Sat 29 Aug - Sat 12 Sep

14 nights

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Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Molde / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

7 nights Denmark, Norway, Germany

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 30 Aug - Sun 06 Sep

7 nights

From 2 659€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

Gdynia / Poland

Riga / Latvia

Warnemünde / Germany

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 30 Aug - Sun 06 Sep

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La Coruna / Spain

Cadiz / Spain

Liberty of the Seas

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Lisbon / Portugal

Viggo / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

Bilbao / Spain

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Mon 31 Aug - Wed 09 Sep

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Norwegian Star

Måløy

Invergordon / Great Britain

Isafjordur / Iceland

Akureyri / Iceland

Southampton / Great Britain

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Alesund / Norway

EUROPE - ICELAND

Liner: Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Lines

Thu 03 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

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MSC Preziosa

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Hamburg / Germany

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Cork / Ireland

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Belfast / Great Britain

10 nights Hamburg, Cork, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Greenock, Kirkwall, Invergordon, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Thu 03 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

10 nights

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MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

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Hamburg / Germany

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Dun Laoghaire, Dublin / Ireland

10 nights Hamburg, Cork, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Greenock, Kirkwall, Invergordon, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Thu 03 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

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Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Costa Diadema

Olden / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Stavanger / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A38

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 04 Sep - Fri 11 Sep

7 nights

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14 nights, from Southampton

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Northern europe explorer

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