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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Warnemünde / Germany

Riga / Latvia

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Warnemünde / Germany

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MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Copenhagen / Denmark

Gdynia / Poland

7 nights Warnemünde, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Warnemünde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 22 Aug 2027 - Sun 29 Aug 2027

7 nights

From 3 489€ per 1 person in DBL

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Dun Laoghaire, Dublin / Ireland

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Cork / Ireland

Hamburg / Germany

Southampton / Great Britain

Cruise itinerary

Portland, England / Great Britain

Falmouth / Jamaica

Costa Favolosa

Germany, England, Ireland HAM11A04

Liner: Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises

Wed 25 Aug 2027 - Sun 05 Sep 2027

11 nights

From 1 389€ per 1 person in DBL

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Tallinn / Estonia

Riga / Latvia

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Helsinki / Finland

Warnemünde / Germany

Nynäshamn / Sweden

Norwegian Jewel

Europe - Baltic

Liner: Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 25 Aug 2027 - Fri 03 Sep 2027

9 nights

From 1 865€ per 1 person in DBL

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Azamara Quest

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Newport / USA

Kakortok / Greenland

16 nights, from Reykjavik

Liner: Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises

Wed 25 Aug 2027 - Fri 10 Sep 2027

16 nights

From 6 847€ per 1 person in DBL

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Heimaey / Iceland

Lerwick / Great Britain

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Aberdeen / Great Britain

Edinburgh / Great Britain

London / Great Britain

Grundarfjordur / Iceland

Reykjavik / Iceland

9 nights from Reykjavik (Hafnarfjordur)

Liner: EVRIMA The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Wed 25 Aug 2027 - Fri 03 Sep 2027

9 nights

From 15 631€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Oslo / Norway

Kristiansand / Norway

MSC Magnifica

Eidfjord / Norway

Mons / Belgium

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Stockholm / Sweden

8 nights Stockholm, Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Eidfjord, Bergen, Kristiansand, Oslo

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Thu 26 Aug 2027 - Fri 03 Sep 2027

8 nights

From 1 059€ per 1 person in DBL

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Eidfjord / Norway

Oslo / Norway

Mons / Belgium

Stockholm / Sweden

Warnemünde / Germany

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Kristiansand / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Copenhagen / Denmark

8 nights Stockholm, Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Eidfjord, Bergen, Kristiansand, Oslo

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Thu 26 Aug 2027 - Fri 03 Sep 2027

8 nights

From 3 549€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Costa Diadema

Cruise itinerary

Stavanger / Norway

Keel / Germany

Bergen / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Geiranger / Norway

Germany, Denmark, Norway KEL07A2N

Liner: Costa Diadema Costa Cruises

Fri 27 Aug 2027 - Fri 03 Sep 2027

7 nights

From 1 099€ per 1 person in DBL

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Mons / Belgium

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Copenhagen / Denmark

Oslo / Norway

MSC Magnifica

Kristiansand / Norway

Warnemünde / Germany

Eidfjord / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Sat 28 Aug 2027 - Sat 04 Sep 2027

7 nights

From 959€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Stavanger / Norway

MSC Meraviglia

Haugesund / Norway

Skjolden / Norway

Southampton / Great Britain

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Olden / Norway

7 nights Southampton, Haugesund, Skjolden, Olden, Stavanger, Southampton

Liner: MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises

Sat 28 Aug 2027 - Sat 04 Sep 2027

7 nights

From 989€ per 1 person in DBL

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Warnemünde / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Riga / Latvia

Stockholm / Sweden

Gdynia / Poland

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Klaipeda (Memel) / Lithuania

Cruise itinerary

7 nights Warnemünde, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Warnemünde

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Sun 22 Aug 2027 - Sun 29 Aug 2027

7 nights