Northern Europe
Fjords, capitals, and Viking history
About Northern Europe Cruises
Northern Europe rewards the curious traveler. Norway's fjords are among the most dramatic landscapes on earth. The Baltic capitals — Stockholm, Tallinn, Helsinki, St. Petersburg — are magnificent and walkable. And the combination of midnight sun in summer with the possibility of Northern Lights in early season makes this an experience unlike any other.
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Holland America Rotterdam in the Norwegian Fjords: Quiet Excellence, Reliably Delivered
Fourteen nights through Geirangerfjord, the North Cape, and the Lofoten Islands aboard Holland America's flagship. A ship and a destination perfectly matched in tempo — neither rushed, both intent on doing things properly.
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MSC Magnifica in Northern Europe: An Older Ship, A Stunning Itinerary
Twelve nights from Hamburg through Iceland and the British Isles aboard MSC Magnifica. The hardware is from 2010, but the itinerary — and the pricing — make this one of the smartest Northern Europe choices currently sold.
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Celebrity Apex in Northern Europe: Edge-Class Polish Among the Capitals
Eleven nights from Southampton through Copenhagen, Tallinn, Stockholm, and Berlin aboard Celebrity Apex. The second Edge-class ship brings Infinite Verandas and a properly thoughtful design to a city-rich itinerary.
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Viking Sky to Iceland and Greenland: Premium Mid-Ship Meets Genuine Adventure
Fourteen nights from Bergen through Iceland and the Greenland coast aboard Viking Sky. A premium mid-sized ship taken into properly remote waters, and the trip works because Viking's operations are uniformly excellent.
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Viking Polaris in the Arctic Svalbard: Polar Expedition Cruising With Adult Comfort
Twelve nights from Tromsø to Longyearbyen and circumnavigating Svalbard aboard Viking Polaris. The expedition sister to Viking Octantis, in the Arctic where the polar bears are.
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Sky Princess in Northern Europe: Fjords, Capitals, and Why This Route Should Be on Every Bucket List
A 14-night voyage from Southampton through Norway's fjords, to Iceland, Denmark, and Germany. Princess Cruises' Sky Princess handled the dramatic scenery and long port days with grace and genuine thoughtfulness.
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