Norwegian Fjords & Northern Europe Cruises: Ports, Ships & Best Months
Norwegian fjord cruises are 593 itineraries and 709 open departures. The wider northern Europe ocean set is 1,416 itineraries and 2,389 open departures.
It’s All Cruises · October 26, 2026
Norwegian fjord cruises are the quiet-water trips people picture, and northern Europe is the wider ocean set around them! Fjord itineraries: 593, with 709 open departures. Northern Europe ocean itineraries, river departures excluded: 1,416, with 2,389 open departures.
Quick facts
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Fjord itineraries | 593 |
| Fjord open departures | 709 |
| Fjord lines / ships | 11 lines, 33 ships |
| Fjord night span | 5 to 244 nights |
| Fjord round trip / one way | 346 / 247 |
| Northern Europe itineraries | 1,416 |
| Northern Europe open departures | 2,389 |
| Northern Europe line count | Not listed |
| Northern Europe night span | Not listed |
| Busiest fjord departure month | July, 157 open departures |
| Lowest listed fjord fare in the sample | $719 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
- Fjord counts are itineraries that call a Norwegian port. Open Norwegian fjord cruises.
- Northern Europe counts are ocean itineraries in the wider region, without river departures. Open Northern Europe cruises.
- Best months below are open-departure counts. Weather is Not listed.
Fjords and northern Europe, side by side
| Set | Itineraries | Open departures | Lines | Ships | Round trip | One way | Night span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian fjords | 593 | 709 | 11 | 33 | 346 | 247 | 5 to 244 nights |
| Northern Europe ocean | 1,416 | 2,389 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
A fjord week can also sit inside the northern Europe set. Do not add the two rows together.
Fjord cruise lines
| Cruise line | Itineraries | Open departures | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland America Line | 207 | 218 | 4 |
| Princess Cruises | 151 | 145 | 4 |
| MSC Cruises | 111 | 204 | 5 |
| Oceania Cruises | 38 | 29 | 5 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 34 | 34 | 4 |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| Celebrity Cruises | 18 | 40 | 3 |
| Virgin Voyages | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Disney Cruise Line | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Royal Caribbean | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Seabourn | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fjord embarkation ports
| Departure port | Itineraries |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 138 |
| Rotterdam | 104 |
| Copenhagen | 85 |
| Amsterdam | 51 |
| Dover | 45 |
| Reykjavík | 35 |
| Warnemünde (Berlin) | 29 |
| Stockholm | 19 |
| Helsinki | 16 |
| Hamburg | 12 |
| Oslo | 8 |
| Budapest | 6 |
Ports
| Port | Itineraries calling | Open departures calling | Itineraries embarking | Arrival | Ashore | Nearest airport | If you sail from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 227 | 244 | 0 | Usually docked | Confirm the assigned quay first | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ålesund | 232 | 321 | 0 | Usually docked | Check the assigned city quay | Not listed | Not listed |
| Geiranger | 28 | 94 | 0 | Dock or tender | SeaWalk and tender arrangements differ | Not listed | Not listed |
| Flåm | 45 | 144 | 0 | Dock or tender | Confirm dock or tender first | Not listed | Not listed |
| Olden | 80 | 68 | 0 | Dock or tender | Quay and tender arrangements vary | Not listed | Not listed |
| Stavanger | 139 | 141 | 0 | Usually docked | Confirm the assigned quay first | Not listed | Not listed |
| Haugesund | 99 | 104 | 0 | Usually docked | Confirm the cruise-port exit | Not listed | Not listed |
| Oslo | 307 | 341 | 8 | Usually docked | Several quays, different city connections | Not listed | Cruises from Oslo |
| Kristiansand | 221 | 218 | 0 | Usually docked | Use the actual quay exit | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tromsø | 98 | 101 | 0 | Usually docked | Breivika and city-centre quays differ | Not listed | Not listed |
| Honningsvåg | 55 | 63 | 0 | Usually docked | North Cape needs a road return | Not listed | Not listed |
| Southampton | 219 | 203 | 138 | Usually docked | Confirm arrival and public paths | SOU, about 6 km | Cruises from Southampton |
| Rotterdam | 189 | 189 | 104 | Usually docked | Confirm the Wilhelminapier connection | Not listed | Cruises from Rotterdam |
| Copenhagen | 339 | 426 | 85 | Usually docked | Three terminal areas, different connections | Not listed | Cruises from Copenhagen |
| Amsterdam | 135 | 138 | 51 | Usually docked | Confirm arrival and public paths | AMS, about 11 km | Cruises from Amsterdam |
| Reykjavík | 140 | 116 | 35 | Usually docked | Confirm outer or Old Harbour access | KEF, about 37 km | Cruises from Reykjavík |
Bergen is the port people use as the fjord shorthand. Confirm the quay on the sailing. The walk note on the port page is the practical line, not a promise about the view.
Fjord ships
| Ship | Cruise line | Itineraries in this set | Built | Gross tonnage | Guests (double) | Space ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuw Statendam | Holland America Line | 96 | 2,018 | 99,500 | 2,666 | 37.3 |
| Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 65 | 2,021 | 99,800 | 2,668 | 37.4 |
| Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 56 | 2,004 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 54 | 2,010 | 95,128 | 2,518 | 37.8 |
| Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 44 | 2,014 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zuiderdam | Holland America Line | 39 | 2,001 | 82,305 | 1,964 | 41.9 |
| Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | 26 | 2,019 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 25 | 2,017 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Sample fjord fares
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warnemunde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 5 | Warnemünde (Berlin) | 1 | June 6, 2027 | $719 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
| Northern Europe Passage | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 15 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | April 21, 2027 | $945 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
| Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Helsinki, Stockholm | MSC Splendida | MSC Cruises | 5 | Oslo | 3 | June 2, 2028 | $969 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
| Scandinavia | Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | 7 | Southampton | 3 | May 15, 2027 | $1,055 starting cruise fare, as of October 24, 2026 |
| Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Helsinki, Stockholm | MSC Splendida | MSC Cruises | 5 | Oslo | 2 | July 14, 2028 | $1,079 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
Sample northern Europe fares
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom, Germany | MSC Preziosa | MSC Cruises | 2 | Southampton | 1 | April 23, 2027 | $173 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
| Hamburg, Southampton | MSC Preziosa | MSC Cruises | 2 | Hamburg | 1 | October 17, 2027 | $193 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
| France, United Kingdom, Germany | MSC Preziosa | MSC Cruises | 3 | Le Havre (Paris) | 1 | April 22, 2027 | $285 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
| Kiel, Southampton | MSC Euribia | MSC Cruises | 3 | Kiel | 1 | October 30, 2027 | $325 starting cruise fare, as of October 23, 2026 |
| Hamburg, Southampton, Le Havre | MSC Preziosa | MSC Cruises | 3 | Hamburg | 1 | October 17, 2027 | $375 starting cruise fare, as of October 22, 2026 |
Open fjord departures by month
| Departure month | Open departures |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 7 |
| April | 42 |
| May | 123 |
| June | 140 |
| July | 157 |
| August | 110 |
| September | 78 |
| October | 37 |
| November | 4 |
| December | 6 |
July is the busiest fjord month in this set, with 157 open departures.
Open northern Europe departures by month
| Departure month | Open departures |
|---|---|
| January | 30 |
| February | 36 |
| March | 99 |
| April | 259 |
| May | 312 |
| June | 310 |
| July | 362 |
| August | 330 |
| September | 237 |
| October | 213 |
| November | 136 |
| December | 65 |
July is the busiest northern Europe month in this set, with 362 open departures. Use the fjord table when the fjords are the reason for the trip.
How to choose
- Want the mountains: start with the fjord row, night span 5 to 244 nights, and a port such as Bergen.
- Want capitals and a longer coast: use the northern Europe row and read whether Norway is even a call.
- Pick the month from the departure table. Do not invent a weather window the numbers do not show.
- Then open the ship. A blank space ratio is Not listed.
Fares are marketing prices, confirmed when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Are fjord cruises the same list as northern Europe cruises?
No. Fjord itineraries call Norway: 593 of them. Northern Europe ocean itineraries are the wider set: 1,416. A sailing can appear in both.
Which month has the most open fjord departures?
July, with 157. That is a departure count, not a weather report.
Do these itineraries leave from Norway?
Some do. Use the embarkation table. A call at Bergen is not the same thing as embarking there.
What is a listed starting fare?
Warnemunde, Haugesund, Bergen, Lyngdal, Oslo on MSC Magnifica: $719 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026.
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