Scandinavia Cruise Itineraries
Scandinavia cruises depart from a variety of ports both in the UK and from within the region itself. The UK’s embarkation ports are Southampton, Dover and Portsmouth, with voyages from these places will entailing a full day crossing the North Sea. Departure ports in Scandinavia include Copenhagen, Sweden, Bergen and occasionally Oslo.
The average length of a Scandinavia cruise is between 7 and 14 nights. Longer voyages will also include stops at ports in Baltic cities such as St Petersburg and Tallinn. Scandinavia cruise itineraries will typically call at a combination of cities, towns and harbours, with the most frequently featured being Visby in Sweden, Skagen in Denmark and Kristiansand in Norway.
The most popular Scandinavia cruise itineraries are those that sail the Norwegian Fjords. Departures are available from the UK in Dover or Southampton, or Bergen in Norway. The majority of cruise lines will offer these on a 7 or 8-night basis, but longer journeys that venture further up the Norwegian coastline are also available.
The best time for Scandinavia cruises
The best time for Scandinavia cruises is during the summer. During June, July and early September, the Scandinavia welcomes warmer weather and longer daylight hours, which allow for a more comfortable time when exploring ashore.
Cruises that explore the region outside of this period tend to be more expedition-orientated, with operators offering extensive sailings deep into the Arctic Circle. While the weather is colder and the hours of daylight fewer, exploring Scandinavia in the autumn and winter gives you the best chance of seeing nature’s most spectacular light show, Aurora Borealis.
Cruise lines that offer Scandinavia Cruises
The majority of cruise lines offer Scandinavia cruises, with some choosing to dedicate itineraries to the region and others including Scandinavian ports on sailings in the Baltic and Northern Europe. Operators like Oceania Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Cunard all offer immersive cruise experiences in Scandinavia, while all-inclusive lines such as Silversea and Regent Seven Seas are perfect should you wish to enjoy the very highest standards of accommodation, dining and facilities onboard.
To explore Norway in-depth, choose to cruise with Hurtigruten. Founded in 1893, the Norwegian operator has spent years travelling the country’s coastline and offers an array of unique itineraries stopping both at marquee ports and hidden ports other cruise lines seldom visit.
For more information regarding Scandinavia cruises or to receive a quote for a future voyage, please call us on 0800 008 6677 or make an online enquiry for one of the itineraries featured below.
