Norwegian Fjords Fly Cruises

Norwegian Fjords Fly Cruises: What to Know Before You Book

The overwhelming majority of these cruises are Norwegian fjords sailings — the landscape of steep cliff walls, cascading waterfalls and mirror-calm inlets that makes this one of the most popular cruise regions in Europe. Most itineraries embark from Hamburg, Kiel or Copenhagen, so a short flight from the UK puts you in front of the scenery within hours. Durations run from 9 nights upward, with a median of 13 nights — long enough to take in the fjords properly.

Where Do These Sailings Go?

Norwegian Fjords — The Main Event

Norwegian Fjords sailings make up the heart of what is on offer here. These itineraries are designed around the fjord scenery itself: the ships are sized to pass through narrow waterways that larger vessels cannot reach, and the routes take in the western coast and beyond. Sailings depart from Hamburg, Kiel and Copenhagen, and a handful leave from Southampton — making those particular departures a genuine no-fly option for much of Britain, easily reached by road or rail. If your sailing ends at a different port from where it began, a flight home will be needed; we can arrange that too, along with any hotel stays and transfers. For those planning ahead, our all-inclusive Norwegian Fjords cruises 2027 page covers fare options with drinks and dining included.

Transatlantic Crossings

A significant number of sailings here cross the Atlantic, often repositioning between Europe and New York. These are one-way itineraries — you fly out, join the ship, and arrive at the other end by sea, or you do it the other way around. They suit travellers who want to combine a transatlantic passage with a North American stay. We can book the flights, hotels and transfers on either side as a single package. If you are considering New York as a base, it is worth knowing that Caribbean cruises with New York stays are also available for those extending their trip.

Further Afield

For those with more time, a small number of world cruise sailings appear in this selection — grand itineraries that call at ports across multiple continents. These are longer commitments but can be booked with the same flights, hotels and transfers package. World cruises of this kind are rare, so if one fits your dates, it is worth acting promptly.

Which Cruise Lines Sail the Norwegian Fjords?

The most active line in this selection is Costa Cruises, followed by MSC Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises, and Hapag Lloyd Cruises. Cruise1st Packages — where we have bundled cruise, flights and hotels together — are also available, and these can be a tidy way to book the whole trip in one go.

The Ships: What Is Actually on Board?

Costa Diadema

Costa Diadema carries the largest spa in the entire Costa fleet — the Samsara Spa covers 6,200 m² across four decks, which means you can spend a sea day between treatments without ever feeling rushed. On Deck 5 there is a 500-metre open-air promenade alongside the ocean — a proper walk, not a few steps around a pool. In the Archipelago restaurant, menus have been developed with three Michelin-starred chefs: Barbieri, Darroze and León. View Costa Diadema cabins and deck plans.

Costa Diadema Cabin Grades

• Inside cabin I1 — 12 m², sleeps up to 4; 2 m² larger than the other inside grades, so you get a noticeably more comfortable base for the same style of cabin.
• Ocean-view cabin with sea view E1 — 14 m², sleeps up to 4; a window with changing sea views and natural light throughout the day.
• Balcony cabin with sea view B1 — 14 m², sleeps up to 4; lower deck position means calmer waters, useful if you are a sensitive sailor.
• Grand Suite GS — 25 m², sleeps up to 4; considerably more living space than any cabin category below it.

Costa Favolosa

Step aboard Costa Favolosa and the three-deck atrium greets you with Versailles-inspired crystal and mirror — a distinctive look that sets the tone for the ship’s Italian style. The Samsara Spa here covers 6,000 m² across two decks, including a thalassotherapy pool and an ocean-view fitness centre. The Archipelago restaurant is again helmed by Barbieri, Darroze and León. View Costa Favolosa cabins and deck plans.

Costa Favolosa Cabin Grades

• Inside cabin I4 — 10 m², sleeps up to 4; slightly more space than the other inside grades.
• Ocean-view cabin with sea view E1 — 13 m², sleeps up to 4; 4 m² more than the inside cabin, with a sea view window.
• Balcony cabin with sea view — 13 m², sleeps up to 4; lower deck position for the quietest, most stable experience.
• Suite S — 21 m², sleeps up to 4; the largest cabin on board, 6 m² more than the next grade down.

Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2 is the world’s only ocean liner — purpose-built for the North Atlantic crossing rather than converted from a cruise ship hull, which makes a real difference to how she handles heavy seas. Aboard, the Illuminations venue hosts the first planetarium at sea: stargazing shows, cinema screenings, concerts and lectures. The Royal Court Theatre stages West End-calibre productions, and the Queens Room offers nightly ballroom dancing. Six speciality restaurants round out an evening. View Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans.

MSC Euribia

MSC Euribia launched in 2023 and was christened by Sophia Loren in Copenhagen — a connection to the region these itineraries sail. The Galleria Euribia promenade runs the full length of the ship under an LED sky. In the 1,100 m² Carousel Lounge, live music runs every night with rotating guest artists joining each sailing. The Helios Wine Bar uses interactive touchscreens to take you through wine regions and grape varieties, and Kaito Robatayaki brings a Japanese robata grill that is unique to this ship in the MSC fleet. View MSC Euribia cabins and deck plans.

Majestic Princess

Refurbished in 2025, Majestic Princess features the SeaWalk — a glass-floor walkway cantilevered over the ocean — and the glass-domed Hollywood Pool Club. Across 16 venues you will find the Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, O’Malley’s Irish Pub and Chef’s Table Lumiere, among others. MedallionClass technology means food and drinks can be delivered to you anywhere on board. The Sanctuary is an adults-only retreat on the top deck for those who want a quieter spot to take in the sea air. View Majestic Princess cabins and deck plans.

HANSEATIC nature

For those wanting a more intimate approach to the fjords, HANSEATIC nature carries just 230 guests and holds PC6 polar ice class certification — the highest passenger-ship rating for demanding conditions. 17 Zodiacs and a boarding marina give maximum flexibility for shore landings in remote spots, and 2 retractable glass observation platforms extend out above the ocean so you can watch the scenery in the open air without any barrier between you and it. View HANSEATIC nature cabins and deck plans.

What Do the Fares Include?

Costa Cruises Fare Tiers

Costa offers several fare types. The All Inclusive tier covers drinks and dining as a package — ideal if you want to know your costs upfront. Comfort Plus adds full board, unlimited drinks and 24-hour room service. A FLASH fare brings the headline price down in exchange for a more restricted booking, while Last Minute fares offer reduced prices on remaining cabins closer to departure. Fare types such as these come and go, so check current availability when you enquire.

Cunard Fare Tiers

Cunard’s main fare gives you stateroom number choice, priority for upgrades, and a flexible deposit structure — you can amend your booking up to the balance due date. Fare inclusions vary by type and can bundle on-board credit, drinks, coach transfers or car parking at Southampton. A Saver fare offers a lower price in exchange for a pre-allocated stateroom and full payment at booking.

Princess Cruises Fare Tiers

Princess Cruises offers a Standard fare covering the cruise itself, with the option to add packages separately. The Princess Plus fare bundles 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a solid package if you use the dining and drinks regularly.

Are There Any Deals Available?

A number of sailings carry a reduced price against what was previously listed for that cabin grade. The maximum reduction across these sailings is up to 25% on a single departure, though that figure applies to 1 sailing; most reduced sailings are around 10% off. If you spot a departure that suits your dates, it is worth checking the fare alongside the cabin grade — the saving is measured against that specific grade’s previous price, so the best reductions are often on particular cabin types rather than across the board. Our fly cruise deals page is also worth a look for further reductions across the fleet.

Booking the Whole Holiday With Cruise1st

Most of these sailings embark from ports in Germany, Denmark or further afield, which means a flight is part of the journey for the majority of UK travellers. At Cruise1st we arrange the flights, hotels either side, transfers and tours as part of the same booking — so you are not piecing together a trip from separate reservations. Our Cruise1st Packages are pre-built bundles of cruise, flights and hotels; alternatively, our experts can put something together to your own requirements. A small number of these sailings depart from Southampton, which you can reach by road or rail — no airport required at either end, though if the itinerary ends elsewhere a return flight will be needed and we can book that too.

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Related Itineraries Worth Considering

If you are weighing up neighbouring destinations or different departure styles, a few pages worth exploring: all-inclusive Norwegian Fjords cruises covers drink-and-dining-inclusive options without a date filter; Norway cruises from the UK focuses on sailings that do not require a flight; and Norwegian Fjords cruises from Southampton narrows things down to that single departure port. For those open to a different region with the same fly-cruise format, Mediterranean fly cruises and transatlantic fly cruises are strong alternatives, with the latter overlapping directly with some of the one-way sailings. New York fly cruises is another option if the transatlantic disembark at New York appeals. Our broader fly cruises hub covers the full range of destinations available with flights included.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.