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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Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Alesund / Norway

Keel / Germany

Flom / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Geiranger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

7 nights Denmark, Norway, Germany

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 06 Sep - Sun 13 Sep

7 nights

From 3 299€ per 1 person in DBL

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Kristiansand / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Costa Diadema

Le Havre / France

Keel / Germany

Germany, Denmark, Norway, France KEL04A05

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 11 Sep - Tue 15 Sep

4 nights

From 399€ per 1 person in DBL

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Barcelona / Spain

Costa Diadema

Viggo / Spain

Malaga / Spain

Alicante / Spain

Copenhagen / Denmark

Marseille / France

Le Havre / France

Kristiansand / Norway

Denmark, Norway, France, Spain CPH10A0B

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Sat 12 Sep - Tue 22 Sep

10 nights

From 949€ per 1 person in DBL

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Costa Favolosa

Nordfjorden / Norway

Haugesund / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Flom / Norway

Stavanger / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Germany, Norway HAM08A0A

Liner: Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises

Sat 12 Sep - Sun 20 Sep

8 nights

From 1 039€ per 1 person in DBL

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Le Havre / France

Viggo / Spain

Costa Diadema

Malaga / Spain

Alicante / Spain

Kristiansand / Norway

Barcelona / Spain

Copenhagen / Denmark

Denmark, Norway, France, Spain CPH09A06

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Sat 12 Sep - Mon 21 Sep

9 nights

From 1 069€ per 1 person in DBL

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Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

Malaga / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

Tarragona / Spain

La Coruna / Spain

Cadiz / Spain

MSC Virtuosa

Alicante / Spain

Gibraltar / Great Britain

Lisbon / Portugal

14 nights United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar

Liner: MSC Virtuosa MSC Cruises

Sat 12 Sep - Sat 26 Sep

14 nights

From 1 509€ per 1 person in DBL

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Alesund / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Flom / Norway

MSC Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 12 Sep - Sat 19 Sep

7 nights

From 1 599€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Magnifica

Gdynia / Poland

Helsinki / Finland

Copenhagen / Denmark

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

Tallinn / Estonia

Warnemünde / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Riga / Latvia

10 nights Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sat 12 Sep - Tue 22 Sep

10 nights

From 2 469€ per 1 person in DBL

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Geiranger / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Hellesylt / Norway

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

Alesund / Norway

7 nights Germany, Denmark, Norway

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 12 Sep - Sat 19 Sep

7 nights

From 2 659€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Cadiz / Spain

Lisbon / Portugal

La Coruna / Spain

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Gibraltar / Great Britain

Southampton / Great Britain

Alicante / Spain

MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa

Cruise itinerary

Tarragona / Spain

Malaga / Spain

14 nights United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Virtuosa MSC Yacht Club

Sat 12 Sep - Sat 26 Sep

14 nights

From 6 249€ per 1 person in DBL

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

Geiranger / Norway

Alesund / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Hellesylt / Norway

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany