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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Southampton / Great Britain

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La Rochelle / France

Southampton / Great Britain

6 nights Southampton, La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna, Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sat 10 Jul 2027

6 nights

From 839€ per 1 person in DBL

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Viggo / Spain

Bilbao / Spain

Lisbon / Portugal

Freedom of the Seas

7 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sun 11 Jul 2027

7 nights

From 934€ per 1 person in DBL

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Kristiansand / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Oslo / Norway

Mons / Belgium

MSC Magnifica

Stavanger / Norway

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sun 11 Jul 2027

7 nights

From 1 099€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hellesylt / Norway

Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

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Alesund / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Geiranger / Norway

Flom / Norway

MSC Euribia

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

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sun 11 Jul 2027

7 nights

From 1 269€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Bilbao / Spain

La Coruna / Spain

Southampton / Great Britain

La Rochelle / France

6 nights Southampton, La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna, Southampton

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Meraviglia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sat 10 Jul 2027

6 nights

From 2 649€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

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Mons / Belgium

Copenhagen / Denmark

Stavanger / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sun 11 Jul 2027

7 nights

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Alesund / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

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Geiranger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Flom / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sun 11 Jul 2027

7 nights

From 2 749€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Kristiansand / Norway

Stockholm / Sweden

Gdynia / Poland

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Mons / Belgium

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Warnemünde / Germany

Riga / Latvia

Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Magnifica

Stavanger / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Oslo / Norway

14 nights Warnemünde, Stavanger, Bergen, Kristiansand, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemünde, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Stockholm, C

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sun 18 Jul 2027

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From 3 149€ per 1 person in DBL

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Insignia

Reykjavik / Iceland

Landscapes of a lifetime

Liner: Insignia Oceania Cruises

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Wed 14 Jul 2027

10 nights

From 3 419€ per 1 person in DBL

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Visby / Sweden

Copenhagen / Denmark

Warnemünde / Germany

Tallinn / Estonia

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Helsinki / Finland

Norwegian Jewel

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Riga / Latvia

Oslo / Norway

Gdynia / Poland

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Cruise Lines

Tue 06 Jul 2027 - Fri 16 Jul 2027

10 nights

From 2 045€ per 1 person in DBL

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La Coruna / Spain

La Rochelle / France

Bilbao / Spain

MSC Meraviglia

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Southampton / Great Britain

6 nights Southampton, La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna, Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sat 10 Jul 2027

6 nights