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Explore Northern Europe

A cruise is one of the best ways to explore the stunning towns, cities and landscapes of the Scandinavian region.From Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen through to Tallinn, Helsinki and St Petersburg, you can experience some of the liveliest and most beautiful cities, not only in the region, but in the world.The area boasts dramatic scenery, fascinating cultures, history and archaeology. Very few cruises can offer the diversity of cultures and historic traditions that a cruise in this region can. Vikings, fjords, cliffs, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, and churches, the region guarantees stunni...
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Explore Northern Europe
Overview
A cruise is one of the best ways to explore the stunning towns, cities and landscapes of the Scandinavian region.

From Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen through to Tallinn, Helsinki and St Petersburg, you can experience some of the liveliest and most beautiful cities, not only in the region, but in the world.


The area boasts dramatic scenery, fascinating cultures, history and archaeology. Very few cruises can offer the diversity of cultures and historic traditions that a cruise in this region can. Vikings, fjords, cliffs, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, and churches, the region guarantees stunning landscapes and captivating cities.

Cruises in this region often sail from a UK port such as Dover or Harwich with a couple of sea days to relax before a busy itinerary. Another option is to fly and meet your ship in either Copenhagen or Amsterdam for a cruise that will run for around seven nights. Whichever option you choose, this kind of destination intensive itinerary is where taking a cruise really comes into its own. Having unpacked just once, your ship will glide between Europe's northern capitals without you having to lift a finger, other than to order another well-deserved post-sightseeing cocktail.

Cruises to this region are best taken in summer as the fjords tend to freeze over in winter.
Northern Europe
Overview
A cruise is one of the best ways to explore the stunning towns, cities and landscapes of the Scandinavian region.

From Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen through to Tallinn, Helsinki and St Petersburg, you can experience some of the liveliest and most beautiful cities, not only in the region, but in the world.


The area boasts dramatic scenery, fascinating cultures, history and archaeology. Very few cruises can offer the diversity of cultures and historic traditions that a cruise in this region can. Vikings, fjords, cliffs, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, and churches, the region guarantees stunning landscapes and captivating cities.

Cruises in this region often sail from a UK port such as Dover or Harwich with a couple of sea days to relax before a busy itinerary. Another option is to fly and meet your ship in either Copenhagen or Amsterdam for a cruise that will run for around seven nights. Whichever option you choose, this kind of destination intensive itinerary is where taking a cruise really comes into its own. Having unpacked just once, your ship will glide between Europe's northern capitals without you having to lift a finger, other than to order another well-deserved post-sightseeing cocktail.

Cruises to this region are best taken in summer as the fjords tend to freeze over in winter.
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Paris-Notre-Dame
Short Break to Belgium & France
Ship Iona
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 01 Apr 2025
Nights 4 Nights
£329
Amsterdam7
Short Northern Europe Break
Ship MSC Virtuosa
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 20 Oct 2024
Nights 5 Nights
£449
Olden2
Norwegian Fjords
Ship Iona
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 26 Apr 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£566
Olden2
Norwegian Fjords
Ship Iona
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 26 Apr 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£566
Olden-Norway1
Norwegian Fjords
Ship Iona
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 18 Apr 2026
Nights 7 Nights
£629
Olden2 UK Favourite
Norwegian Fjords
Ship Iona
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 10 May 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£649
Stavanger-Norway3
Norwegian Fjords
Ship Iona
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 16 May 2026
Nights 7 Nights
£674
Hamburg-Germany1
Northern Europe City Escape
Ship Iona
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 25 Feb 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£679
Stavanger1
Norwegian Fjord
Ship Iona
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 10 May 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£689
Oslo-Skyline1
Scandinavia
Ship Sky Princess
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 16 May 2026
Nights 7 Nights
£749
Antwerp new Included Savings, Onboard Credit & More
Hosted Exclusive: European Cities & Christmas Markets
Ship Balmoral
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 16 Dec 2024
Nights 6 Nights
£759
MicrosoftTeams-image (5) Included Savings, Onboard Credit & More
Hosted Exclusive: Dutch Springtime Tulips
Ship Borealis
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 30 Apr 2026
Nights 5 Nights
£759
Olden-Norway1
Norwegian Fjords
Ship Sky Princess
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 11 Jul 2026
Nights 7 Nights
£799
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Norwegian Fjords
Ship Independence of the Seas
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 17 Aug 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£816
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Norwegian Fjords
Ship Sky Princess
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 09 May 2026
Nights 7 Nights
£849
Hardangerfjord, Norway_728933686 Included Savings, Onboard Credit & More
Hosted Exclusive: Scenic Fjords in Five Nights
Ship Balmoral
Location Sailing from Edinburgh (Rosyth)
Date 02 Aug 2026
Nights 5 Nights
£849
Balmoral cruising past Fureberg waterfall, Norway Included Savings, Onboard Credit & More
Hosted Exclusive: Fjords & Falls
Ship Balmoral
Location Sailing from Newcastle
Date 23 May 2026
Nights 5 Nights
£849
MicrosoftTeams-image (6) Included Savings, Onboard Credit & More
Hosted Exclusive: Springtime Gardens in Europe
Ship Balmoral
Location Sailing from Newcastle
Date 23 Apr 2026
Nights 7 Nights
£949
Oslo-Norway1
Scandinavia
Ship Sky Princess
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 23 Aug 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£969
Brest-Castle-France Exclusive Discount & Deposit
Exclusive: Gateways to Iberia, France & Ireland from Liverpool
Ship Ambition
Location Sailing from Liverpool
Date 16 Oct 2025
Nights 14 Nights
£1049
Brest-France Exclusive Discount & Deposit
Exclusive: Gateways to Iberia, France & Ireland from Belfast
Ship Ambition
Location Sailing from Belfast
Date 15 Oct 2025
Nights 14 Nights
£1049
Klaksvik, Faroe islands _508185028 Discover the highlights of this dramatic land
Icelandic Discovery
Ship Ambition
Location Sailing from Liverpool
Date 06 May 2025
Nights 12 Nights
£1055
Belfast
Europe
Ship Carnival Miracle
Location Sailing from Dover
Date 29 Jun 2025
Nights 12 Nights
£1169
adobestock_189721277 Included Savings, Onboard Credit & More
Hosted Exclusive: Glaciers, Mountains & Fjords
Ship Bolette
Location Sailing from Liverpool, UK
Date 09 Jul 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£1329
Cologne-Cathedral1
Jewels of the Rhine
Ship Emerald Sun
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 25 Oct 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£1647
Alesund-Norway Free Flights
Hosted Exclusive: 2025 Northern Lights Charter from Norwich
Ship MS Nordlys
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 07 Dec 2025
Nights 11 Nights
£1718
Trondheim-Norway-Panorama Free Flights
Hosted Exclusive: 2025 Northern Lights Charter from Newcastle
Ship MS Nordlys
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 26 Nov 2025
Nights 11 Nights
£1718
Koblenz-Germany1 £100pp additional discount Exclusive to Hays Travel
Jewels of the Rhine
Ship Emerald Sun
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 18 Oct 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£1747
Bergen-Winter1 Limited Seats Available
Hosted Exclusive: 2024 Northern Lights Charter from Bournemouth
Ship MS Polarlys
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 09 Nov 2024
Nights 11 Nights
£1799
Budapest, Hungary_768128938 Featuring 5 UK Regional Airports
Hosted Exclusive Charter: The Blue Danube
Ship MS William Wordsworth
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 17 Oct 2025
Nights 7 Nights
£1899
Alesund_2212165859-min Selling Fast
Hosted Exclusive: 2025 Northern Lights Charter from Belfast
Ship MS Polarlys
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 16 Feb 2025
Nights 11 Nights
£1899
Stavanger-Norway
Norwegian Fjords
Ship MSC Virtuosa
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 09 May 2026
Nights 7 Nights
£1916
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Hosted Exclusive: 2025 Northern Lights Charter from Bournemouth
Ship MS Polarlys
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 05 Feb 2025
Nights 11 Nights
£1999
Tromso-Norway2 Free Flights
Hosted Exclusive: 2025/26 NY Celebrations & Northern Lights from Bournemouth
Ship MS Nordlys
Fly Cruise Fly Cruise
Date 29 Dec 2025
Nights 11 Nights
£2060
La-Coruna-Spain1 New 3-, 4- and 5-Night Sailings from Southampton
Spain Mini Break to La Coruña and Vigo
Ship Disney Fantasy
Location Sailing from Southampton
Date 27 Aug 2025
Nights 5 Nights
£4862

Ports

Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik — the world's most northern capital — is Iceland's cultural hub. Sundahöfn is a modern harbour just minutes from the city centre that welcomes large ships from around the world, while smaller ships dock in the Old Harbour at the heart of town. Famous for its vibrant nightlife and vast array of cafes, bars and restaurants this diverse setting also boasts natural beauty in the unspoilt countryside.  Away from the bustling centre, discover a small piece of paradise at the Nauthólsvík geothermal beach. Golden sand meets a fusion of cold sea and hot geothermal water, which produces warmer temperatures perfect for swimming. Visit in winter and catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis - The Northern Lights.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Bergen, Norway
Bergen, Norway
The charming port city of Bergen is framed by seven hills on Norway's south-west shore. Bergen’s bustling waterfront and narrow streets of colourful half-timbered houses combine with a proud musical and maritime heritage. Ride the funicular railway up Mount Floyen for city views. Visit Troldhaugen Museum to see Edvard Grieg's musical heritage comes to life, or explore the artwork on display at KODE. The 900-year old Bryggen, a wharf that features museums and pubs, guides you through the city's sea-faring past, while locally-caught seafood can be found at Bergen Fish Market. Discover family fun at Bergen Science Centre and Bergen Aquarium, or explore the city's sights on a Segway tour.
Tromso, Norway
Arrive in Tromsø - the 'Gateway to the Arctic'. Enjoy a thrilling husky sled ride through snow-covered landscapes from the Tromso Wilderness Centre or visit the iceberg-shaped Arctic Cathedral. Ride the cable car to the top of Mount Storsteinen for amazing views, admire the artworks at the Art Museum of Norway, or step back in time at Perspektivet Museum. Taste authentic local brews on a tour of Mack Brewery or get up close to local fish and bearded seals at Polaria Arctic Aquarium.
Tromso, Norway
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