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Cruises to Northern Europe

Norwegian fjords and Baltic capitals reward a comfortable, well-run ship for the long scenic sea days. Here are the ships sailing Northern Europe, ranked by our Vessel Class grade.

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◆Which ship is right for you◆
Top of the class
MSC Euribia
This Large resort ship from MSC Cruises leads every Northern Europe vessel on our grade.
Travelers' favorite
4.0
Carnival Miracle
Highest review score in the region: 4.0/5 across 368 published reviews.
Best for families
Sapphire Princess
The top-graded Northern Europe ship that earns our family tag on its own data.
◆Best ships sailing Northern Europe◆
#32
MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (6,327 guests) · new in 2023 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.3Reviews
#34
Sky Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,660 guests) · refit 2023 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#38
Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,560 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#42
MSC Meraviglia
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (4,488 guests)
Vessel
3.0Reviews
#48
MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (3,959 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.2Reviews
#49
MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (4,842 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
2.9Reviews
#74
Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (3,903 guests) · refit 2024 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#76
Sun Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (4,300 guests) · new in 2024 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.1Reviews
#86
MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises · Contemporary
Large resort ship (2,550 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.2Reviews
#93
Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,670 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed · Great for families
Vessel
4.0Reviews
#103
Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (2,368 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#106
Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (3,195 guests) · new in 2022 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
2.9Reviews
#110
Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (1,878 guests) · refit 2026 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.7Reviews
#116
Norwegian Sky
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (1,944 guests) · refit 2024 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#123
Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (2,298 guests) · refit 2024 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.6Reviews
◆Ports you’ll visit◆
Dover (London)
Le Havre (Paris)
Zeebrugge (Brussels)
At Sea
Copenhagen
Fairy tale spires, harbor color, and bikes gliding past Nordic design shrines.
Heads up: Oceankaj is an industrial quay; even the Little Mermaid is a bus ride away.
Warnemünde (Berlin)
Aarhus
Amsterdam
Gothenburg
Kiel (Hamburg)
Hellesylt, Norway
Geiranger
Seven Sisters waterfalls tumble past hairpin roads climbing to dizzy fjord views.
Heads up: Often a tender port; the famous viewpoints need a bus up the switchbacks.
◆When to go◆
Northern Europe sails May to August, built around the long northern daylight. June and July give you the mildest weather and near-midnight sun in the fjords; May and August are quieter shoulders. The season is short; ships redeploy by autumn.
Aug 202618 sailingsSep 202627 sailingsOct 202634 sailingsNov 202620 sailingsDec 202616 sailingsJan 202718 sailingsMar 202717 sailingsAug 202713 sailingsApr 202725 sailingsSep 202714 sailingsOct 20284 sailingsOct 20276 sailingsJun 20282 sailingsSep 20281 sailingsJun 202748 sailingsJul 202718 sailingsMay 202732 sailingsFeb 20281 sailingsNov 20271 sailingsNov 20281 sailingsMar 20281 sailingsFeb 202716 sailingsApr 20285 sailings
◆Common questions◆
When is the best time to cruise Northern Europe?

Northern Europe sails May to August, built around the long northern daylight. June and July give you the mildest weather and near-midnight sun in the fjords; May and August are quieter shoulders. The season is short; ships redeploy by autumn.

How long are Northern Europe cruises?

The Northern Europe sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 3 to 42 nights.

Which ports do Northern Europe cruises visit?

Tracked Northern Europe itineraries call at Dover (London), Le Havre (Paris), Zeebrugge (Brussels), At Sea, Copenhagen and Warnemünde (Berlin).

What is the best cruise ship in Northern Europe?

MSC Euribia (MSC Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #32 in our fleet-wide ranking.

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