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, page: 3: prices, schedule, promotions, reservation for 2026/2027/2028 year

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Keel / Germany

Hellesylt / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Flom / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Geiranger / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Molde / Norway

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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MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Gdynia / Poland

Warnemünde / Germany

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Warnemünde / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Riga / Latvia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 30 Aug - Sun 06 Sep

7 nights

From 3 289€ per 1 person in DBL

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La Coruna / Spain

Viggo / Spain

Liberty of the Seas

Southampton / Great Britain

Bilbao / Spain

Cadiz / Spain

Lisbon / Portugal

Southampton / Great Britain

9 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Liberty of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Mon 31 Aug - Wed 09 Sep

9 nights

From 1 208€ per 1 person in DBL

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Akureyri / Iceland

Måløy

Reykjavik / Iceland

Norwegian Star

Invergordon / Great Britain

Isafjordur / Iceland

Alesund / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

EUROPE - ICELAND

Liner: Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Lines

Thu 03 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

10 nights

From 945€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Invergordon / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

Kirkwall / Great Britain

MSC Preziosa

Dun Laoghaire, Dublin / Ireland

Cruise itinerary

Cork / Ireland

Belfast / Great Britain

Greenock / Scotland

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

Liner: MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises

Thu 03 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

10 nights

From 1 629€ per 1 person in DBL

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Cork / Ireland

Cruise itinerary

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

Greenock / Scotland

Dun Laoghaire, Dublin / Ireland

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

Hamburg / Germany

Belfast / Great Britain

Invergordon / Great Britain

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

10 nights

From 4 629€ per 1 person in DBL

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Olden / Norway

Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Costa Diadema

Stavanger / 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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Copenhagen / Denmark

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Olden / Norway

Costa Diadema

Stavanger / Norway

Denmark, Norway, Germany CPH07A3C

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Sat 05 Sep - Sat 12 Sep

7 nights

From 1 029€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Euribia

Flom / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 05 Sep - Sat 12 Sep

7 nights

From 1 189€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Eidfjord / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Magnifica

Mons / Belgium

Oslo / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sat 05 Sep - Sat 12 Sep

7 nights

From 1 189€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Flom / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

Molde / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia