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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Kristiansand / Norway

Lyngdal

Cruise itinerary

Mons / Belgium

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Oslo / Norway

7 nights Warnemünde, Kristiansand, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 20 Jun 2027 - Sun 27 Jun 2027

7 nights

From 2 529€ per 1 person in DBL

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Kristiansand / Norway

MSC Magnifica

Copenhagen / Denmark

Mons / Belgium

Warnemünde / Germany

Lyngdal

Warnemünde / Germany

Riga / Latvia

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Stockholm / Sweden

Warnemünde / Germany

Gdynia / Poland

Oslo / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

14 nights Warnemünde, Kristiansand, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Stockholm, Cop

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 20 Jun 2027 - Sun 04 Jul 2027

14 nights

From 2 949€ per 1 person in DBL

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Rotterdam / Netherlands

Freedom of the Seas

Southampton / Great Britain

Hamburg / Germany

5 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Mon 21 Jun 2027 - Sat 26 Jun 2027

5 nights

From 541€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Geiranger / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Costa Favolosa

Mamoudzou / Mayotte

Alesund / Norway

Flom / Norway

Bergen / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Germany, Norway HAM09A0A

Liner: Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises

Mon 21 Jun 2027 - Wed 30 Jun 2027

9 nights

From 1 149€ per 1 person in DBL

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Harstad / Norway

Isafjordur / Iceland

Tromsø / Norway

Hammerfest / Norway

Måløy

Copenhagen / Denmark

Reykjavik / Iceland

Alta / Norway

Trondheim / Norway

Honninswog / Norway

Insignia

Leknes / Norway

Voyage of the vikings

Liner: Insignia Oceania Cruises

Mon 21 Jun 2027 - Sun 04 Jul 2027

13 nights

From 4 351€ per 1 person in DBL

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Geiranger / Norway

Aarhus / Denmark

Bergen / Norway

Costa Diadema

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A2T

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 25 Jun 2027 - Fri 02 Jul 2027

7 nights

From 1 099€ per 1 person in DBL

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Gdynia / Poland

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Cruise itinerary

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

MSC Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Oslo / Norway

Riga / Latvia

6 nights Oslo,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Stockholm

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Fri 25 Jun 2027 - Thu 01 Jul 2027

6 nights

From 1 159€ per 1 person in DBL

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Gdynia / Poland

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Cruise itinerary

Stockholm / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Riga / Latvia

Oslo / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

6 nights Oslo,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Stockholm

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Fri 25 Jun 2027 - Thu 01 Jul 2027

6 nights

From 2 929€ per 1 person in DBL

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Molde / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Alesund / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

Haugesund / Norway

Kirkwall / Great Britain

MSC Meraviglia

Southampton / Great Britain

8 nights Southampton, Kirkwall, Maloy, Molde Fjord, Alesund, Haugesund, Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 26 Jun 2027 - Sun 04 Jul 2027

8 nights

From 1 069€ per 1 person in DBL

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Geiranger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

Bergen / Norway

Costa Diadema

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Aarhus / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Denmark, Norway, Germany CPH07A2V

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Sat 26 Jun 2027 - Sat 03 Jul 2027

7 nights

From 1 099€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Cruise itinerary

Lyngdal

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Oslo / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

Mons / Belgium

7 nights Warnemünde, Kristiansand, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 20 Jun 2027 - Sun 27 Jun 2027

7 nights