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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Copenhagen / Denmark

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Alesund / Norway

Hellesylt / Norway

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 04 Oct - Sun 11 Oct

7 nights

From 2 209€ per 1 person in DBL

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Hamburg / Germany

Mons / Belgium

MSC Yacht Club Preziosa

Cruise itinerary

Nordfjorden / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Stavanger / Norway

7 nights Hamburg, Stavanger, Maloy, Nordfjordeid, Bergen, Hamburg

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Preziosa MSC Yacht Club

Sun 04 Oct - Sun 11 Oct

7 nights

From 2 689€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Magnifica

Cruise itinerary

Brest / France

Malaga / Spain

Marseille / France

Warnemünde / Germany

Bilbao / Spain

Porto / Portugal

Rotterdam / Netherlands

11 nights Warnemunde, Rotterdam, Brest, Bilbao, Leixoes, Malaga, Marseille

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Mon 05 Oct - Fri 16 Oct

11 nights

From 869€ per 1 person in DBL

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Rotterdam / Netherlands

Cruise itinerary

Porto / Portugal

Marseille / France

Genoa / Italy

Bilbao / Spain

MSC Magnifica

Warnemünde / Germany

Malaga / Spain

Brest / France

12 nights Warnemunde, Rotterdam, Brest, Bilbao, Leixões, Malaga, Marseille, Genoa

Liner: MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises

Mon 05 Oct - Sat 17 Oct

12 nights

From 1 309€ per 1 person in DBL

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Trondheim / Norway

Hammerfest / Norway

Costa Favolosa

Harstad / Norway

Bergen / Norway

Haugesund / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Bodo / Norway

Hamburg / Germany

Narvik / Norway

Germany, Norway HAM14A0H

Liner: Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises

Mon 05 Oct - Mon 19 Oct

14 nights

From 1 419€ per 1 person in DBL

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Genoa / Italy

Porto / Portugal

Bilbao / Spain

Rotterdam / Netherlands

Cruise itinerary

Warnemünde / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Magnifica

Malaga / Spain

Brest / France

Marseille / France

12 nights Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Magnifica MSC Yacht Club

Mon 05 Oct - Sat 17 Oct

12 nights

From 4 289€ per 1 person in DBL

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Southampton / Great Britain

Porto / Portugal

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) / Spain

Celebrity Apex

Lisbon / Portugal

Viggo / Spain

Tarragona / Spain

Madeira / Portugal

11 nights, from Southampton

Liner: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises

Wed 07 Oct - Sun 18 Oct

11 nights

From 1 091€ per 1 person in DBL

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Alicante / Spain

Copenhagen / Denmark

Barcelona / Spain

MSC Euribia

Malaga / Spain

Amsterdam / Netherlands

Keel / Germany

Cruise itinerary

10 nights Kiel, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Cherbourg, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 10 Oct - Tue 20 Oct

10 nights

From 849€ per 1 person in DBL

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Keel / Germany

Copenhagen / Denmark

Marseille / France

Malaga / Spain

MSC Euribia

Barcelona / Spain

Alicante / Spain

Cruise itinerary

Amsterdam / Netherlands

11 nights Kiel, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Cherbourg, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona, Marseille

Liner: MSC Euribia MSC Cruises

Sat 10 Oct - Wed 21 Oct

11 nights

From 1 139€ per 1 person in DBL

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Amsterdam / Netherlands

Malaga / Spain

Barcelona / Spain

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

Alicante / Spain

10 nights Kiel, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Cherbourg, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sat 10 Oct - Tue 20 Oct

10 nights

From 3 349€ per 1 person in DBL

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Cruise itinerary

Keel / Germany

MSC Yacht Club Euribia

Copenhagen / Denmark

Hellesylt / Norway

Copenhagen / Denmark

Flom / Norway

Alesund / Norway

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Euribia MSC Yacht Club

Sun 04 Oct - Sun 11 Oct

7 nights