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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Costa Diadema

Geiranger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Cruise itinerary

Haugesund / Norway

Keel / Germany

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A31

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 28 May 2027 - Fri 04 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 949€ per 1 person in DBL

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Olden / Norway

Bergen / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Celebrity Apex

Trondheim / Norway

Molde / Norway

Haugesund / Norway

8 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Fri 28 May 2027 - Sat 05 Jun 2027

8 nights

From 1 759€ per 1 person in DBL

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Geiranger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Haugesund / Norway

Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Costa Diadema

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Denmark, Norway, Germany CPH07A36

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Sat 29 May 2027 - Sat 05 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 949€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

MSC Meraviglia

La Rochelle / France

Bilbao / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

7 nights Southampton, Gijon, La Rochelle, Bilbao, Cherbourg, Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 29 May 2027 - Sat 05 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 1 079€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Alesund / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

Keel / Germany

Hellesylt / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Euribia

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 29 May 2027 - Sat 05 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 1 119€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Haugesund / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Costa Favolosa

Honninswog / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Alesund / Norway

Germany, Norway HAM11A05

Liner: Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises

Sat 29 May 2027 - Wed 09 Jun 2027

11 nights

From 1 269€ per 1 person in DBL

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Bilbao / Spain

MSC Meraviglia

Cruise itinerary

Kirkwall / Great Britain

Sandnes

La Rochelle / France

Southampton / Great Britain

Skjolden / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Nordfjorden / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

14 nights Southampton,Gijon,La Rochelle,Bilbao,Cherbourg,Southampton,Kirkwall,Skjolden,Nordfjordeid,Sandnes,So

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 29 May 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027

14 nights

From 2 209€ per 1 person in DBL

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Alesund / Norway

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Hellesylt / Norway

Flom / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Geiranger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 29 May 2027 - Sat 05 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 2 329€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia

La Rochelle / France

Bilbao / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

7 nights United Kingdom, Spain, France

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 29 May 2027 - Sat 05 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 2 549€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Bilbao / Spain

Paris / France

Southampton / Great Britain

Viggo / Spain

La Coruna / Spain

Freedom of the Seas

7 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Sun 30 May 2027 - Sun 06 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 1 135€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hellesylt / Norway

Costa Diadema

Keel / Germany

Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Keel / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Haugesund / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark