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Northern Europe & Baltic cruises

Scandinavian capitals, Baltic harbors, British Isles and Iceland offer different routes. Compare the actual ports, time ashore and sea days, then choose the ship that fits.

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Compare the route, departure port and ship. Select a cruise to see its ports on the map.

479 matching itineraries

  • MSC Cruises

    Copenhagen, Visby, Helsinki, Tallinn, Kiel

    MSC Euribia · 6 nights

    From Copenhagen

  • MSC Cruises

    Southampton, Las Palmas de G.Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife de Lanzarote

    MSC Euribia · 6 nights

    From Southampton

  • MSC Cruises

    Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Stockholm

    MSC Magnifica · 6 nights

    From Oslo

  • MSC Cruises

    Southampton, La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna, Southampton

    MSC Meraviglia · 6 nights

    From Southampton

  • MSC Cruises

    Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Germany

    MSC Preziosa · 6 nights

    From Rotterdam

  • MSC Cruises

    United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands

    MSC Preziosa · 6 nights

    From Southampton

  • MSC Cruises

    France, Germany, Netherlands

    MSC Preziosa · 6 nights

    From Le Havre (Paris)

  • MSC Cruises

    Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Germany

    MSC Preziosa · 6 nights

    From Rotterdam

  • MSC Cruises

    Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Germany

    MSC Preziosa · 6 nights

    From Rotterdam

  • MSC Cruises

    Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Germany

    MSC Preziosa · 6 nights

    From Rotterdam

  • MSC Cruises

    Stockholm, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Stockholm

    MSC Splendida · 6 nights

    From Stockholm

  • AmaWaterways

    Captivating Rhine

    AmaCerto · 7 nights

    From Amsterdam

Plan the route

What makes a Northern Europe & Baltic itinerary good?

Northern Europe & Baltic itineraries can cover very different stretches of coast. Compare Baltic city calls with British Isles routes, Iceland voyages and Norway’s coast. Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tallinn and other calls have different terminal locations and transfer needs. Match the route and time ashore to the cities you want to explore.

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Plan your time ashore

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163 ports

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Where cruises begin

Northern Europe & Baltic departure ports

Your embarkation port affects flight logistics, the first and last day of the trip, and which cities and coastal ports a ship can comfortably reach.

Amsterdam · Copenhagen · Dover (London) · Edinburgh · Hamburg · Helsinki · Kiel · Le Havre (Paris) · Oslo · Portsmouth · Reykjavík · Rotterdam · Southampton · Stockholm · Warnemünde (Berlin)

Choose the experience

Then choose the ship

Once the route works, compare ship size, space per passenger, crew ratios, dining, pools and what the fare actually includes.

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Northern Europe & Baltic cruise FAQ
What routes do Northern Europe cruises cover?

Baltic and Scandinavian city routes differ from British Isles voyages, Iceland calls and Norwegian coastal itineraries. Compare named ports and sea days instead of treating Northern Europe as one fixed route.

Which Baltic ports should I compare?

Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn offer different city days and terminal logistics. Calls vary by operator and season, so use the actual itinerary rather than assuming every capital is included.

Where do Northern Europe cruises depart from?

Gateways can include Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amsterdam and ports in the United Kingdom. Compare flights, pre-cruise stays and one-way versus round-trip logistics with the published route.

Can I explore Northern Europe ports independently?

Many city calls suit independent exploring, but terminals can be far from city centers. Compare berth location, onward transport and all-aboard times before arranging an outing.