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MSC Euribia - Northern Europe 11/12-11/19 Daily Planners and Tour Excursion Guide

By cboehl1 , November 21, 2023 in MSC Cruises

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Just got back from the MSC Euribia cruise from Hamberg to Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Le Havre, and Southampton.  Was a wonderful cruise ship was very nice and new enjoyed it a lot.  Was my families first MSC cruise and we would for sure do it again and would recommend this ship to anyone.

Some details, my 17th cruise, mostly with RCCL but wifes 7th mix of Carnival/RCCL/Princess and son 4.5yo second cruise.

The weather was colder with rain almost everyday except Southampton so that played a role in full port enjoyment, but you cannot predict or control the weather.   Taking weather out each stop was very nice and all had their uniqueness that was different from the rest.  As for what we did on the trip/excursions was mostly on our own with one ship excursion in Southampton to London via ship provided excursion.  Starting off in Zeebrugge we took a shuttle provided by cruise-express, just outside the port 25euro/adult, kids under 9 free, they drive you to a bus dropoff point just outside Brugge (all busses even ship excursions drop same location) and then do pickups every 30 mins starting at 1330p until ship departure.  Was easy and best way we found to get into town and walk the streets and explore.  Next in Rotterdam we took the train/subway to Amsterdam, total trip time one way is 1hour-1.5hours depending on train you take and timing.  This cost us 18euro/adult each way on the fast direct train from Rotterdam->Amsterdam kids ride for 2.5euro all day.  Had plenty of time to walk around Amsterdam check out the city do sightseeing, shopping etc before heading back on the train to ship in Rotterdam.  It is very doable there are many trains, like every 10 mins going between cities, use the NS international app or website to plan (NS is the Netherlands national train company).  Then in Le Havre we planned to use Bee Le Havre to go to Honfluer but it was pouring rain. So we changed mind, took a taxi downtown for 10euro one way for the three of us and walked around and explored town, then taxi back.  If the weather was good is an easy walk to town about 20mins and you can jump off from there.  Lastly our stop in Southampton we did a ship excursion to London with about 2 hours of free time there to explore Covent Garden on our own.  Was good but a long day in the bus and traffic on a Friday is not great, so if you plan to do this stop to London on your own use caution as you can get stuck in the city, we were last bus back just about all-aboard.  Now I was not concerned since on ship excursion but if I was on my own like normal I would have been a nervous wreck.

On the excursions I am attaching the ship provided excursions list as this was different than what was provided before we left.  That is the one thing I disliked about this cruise was MSC pre-boarding information is spotty at best and sometimes you get different information.  Some of the excursions provided you could not prebook or shown on the website which to me is very odd.  Second we pre-booked "A Day in London" and when we got on the ship the price was lower, that is not right, and they wouldnt offer refund unless we cancelled.  We were going to change later but the London on your own was a lot cheaper but was sold out so we had to stick with what we had booked, but the price was lower on ship.  I learned that when visiting big cities on MSC it might be best to wait until you board to book as price may be cheaper than beforehand and they can accommodate more people so tend to sell out less, just food for thought.

Also attaching our daily planners as I didnt see much of them out there.

Lastly we booked a inside guarantee, and received a deluxe balcony with partial view.  Seemed this was happening to many people on the ship so if you are in a shoulder season you chances of getting upgraded may be high.  We booked this 3.5 weeks before departure and were surprised but extremely happy to have a balcony even though it rained almost everyday and couldnt use much. 

If you have any questions ask away and I will do my best to try and answer.

Nov 12 - Hamburg.PDF Nov 13 - Sea Day.PDF Nov 14 - Zeebrugge.PDF Nov 15 - Rotterdam.PDF Nov 16 - Le Havre.PDF Nov 17 - Southampton.PDF Nov 18 - Sea Day.PDF Tour Guide - Excursions.PDF

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Thanks for doing this. I’m glad you enjoyed it and had a good upgrade. It would have given you a lot more room even if you didn’t get to use the balcony much.

• 2 weeks later...

Cruiznrightalong

Thank you for posting this information! It is very helpful and has answered many of the questions we’ve had while preparing for our December 17th departure from Hamburg.

Do you happen to know how many credits are required for the activities (e.g., bowling, Formula1 racer, XD cinema, etc.)?

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Meri Oliveira

Hello! Could you let me know until what time we can board the ship in Southhampton? Thanks!!!

Could you reattach the daily plans? Thank you very much!

4 hours ago, Meri Oliveira said: Hello! Could you let me know until what time we can board the ship in Southhampton? Thanks!!!  

Regular or YC?

5 hours ago, Meri Oliveira said: regular

Usually after 12

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MSC Cruise Review – in Europe (Food, Service, Entertainment and More)

A couple of months ago, I was set a challenge. Two of my friends said that they’d like to come on a cruise with me and even though I’ve been cruising for years, picking a first cruise for somebody else is not easy. The pressure was on because they were trusting me, not just with their money but also with their time.

I knew that they wouldn’t like a formal cruise line or one with strict dress codes, and I was pretty sure that they’d like a newer modern looking ship. Those things alone wouldn’t be too tricky, but I knew that we wanted to cruise from the UK and were looking to take this cruise on a tight budget. 

What Did I Book?

When I saw a 6-night MSC cruise advertised for £320 per person, I hoped that this would be the answer. 

I’ve had some great experiences with MSC in the past, but also some that weren’t so good. It isn’t uncommon to see complaints about MSC’s food or entertainment or service but for £53 a night, I figured it couldn’t go too wrong. It was cheaper than a budget hotel on land.

We boarded the MSC Preziosa around midday and embarkation was incredibly easy. We had to show our passports, covid vaccine certificates and cruise tickets at the port and that was it. No more covid tests or any other checks. We just went through security and our cruise was ready to start.

I did notice straight away that my cruise card said I’d been assigned late dining. I did request early dining when I booked but I thought no problem, I’ll sort it out onboard.

MSC’s pre and post-cruise customer service isn’t great, but I’ve always found the staff onboard to be helpful. 

Is Preziosa a New Ship?

Preziosa was built in 2011 and my recent MSC cruises have been on newer and bigger ships. I didn’t know how I’d like going back to a smaller and older ship but I knew that, to my friends, this ship would still seem huge. At full capacity the ship still holds almost 4000 guests, so she’s not a small ship by anybody’s definition. 

The Atrium Is VERY Sparkly

We walked straight onto the ship and arrived in this big atrium. The atrium was sparkly and shiny and exactly what I expected from MSC. The staircases are made of Swarovski crystals and each one is estimated to cost around $10,000. 

I often joke that MSC stands for ‘most sparkly cruise’. I personally love this modern look and even though the ship is over 10 years old, she still felt brand new to me. The staff were constantly cleaning the ship and MSC ships are definitely some of my favourites. 

MSC Has Their Own Scent (You Can Buy it!)

MSC actually has a signature smell onboard that you can buy in the gift shop. A couple of my friends have the scent in their house so when I walked onboard I thought ‘oh this smells of Justin and Tristan’s house’. 

For some reason, MSC’s app (which we used a lot on our last MSC cruise) isn’t supported on older ships like Preziosa. I’ve become so used to using apps on cruises to check my onboard account, the daily schedule, or deck plans so I did wonder if it would be like going back in time and if that would cause any problems.

MSC’s cruises vary a lot depending on the location and nationalities of the guests, I did expect this cruise to be mostly full of British people as we were sailing from and to the UK, but I was wrong about that.

There were 62 different nationalities on our cruise and in every port we picked up new guests. 

The Crew Tried to Sell Us Drinks and Dining (Quite Often)

As we embarked there were lots of crew members trying to sell us drinks packages, speciality dining and spa treatments. This is pretty common on an MSC cruise and, given how little I’d paid for the cruise, I wasn’t surprised that they’d try and get money from us this way.

I didn’t buy a drinks package and didn’t plan on spending any money on speciality restaurants or spa treatments. I wanted to keep my onboard spend as low as possible, but without being able to check it on the app like normal, I didn’t know if I really would. 

I had a couple of tasks on my first day to-do list which was to complete the safety drill, find my cabin and sort out our dining times. 

We Were Upgraded to a Balcony Cabin

We headed straight out to the top deck to get a drink and then decided to find our cabins.

MSC had a balcony upgrade offer on at the time so everybody I met on the ship who had booked a guaranteed inside cabin had been upgraded to a balcony a month or so before the cruise.

Actually, I met one person who was still in an inside cabin because they turned down their upgrade, but apart from that everybody had been upgraded. I’m pretty sure MSC still have this offer, which made this cruise cost around a third of what it would for a balcony with another big cruise line. 

£320 for 6 nights was an incredible price for an inside cabin, let alone a balcony. I didn’t know how much we would use the balcony though, as we were sailing around Northern Europe in October.

I knew that the ports were all quite industrial and, because we were having long days in port, I assumed that it would be dark whenever we sailed in or out. 

My Friends Had a Junior Balcony

We went first to my friend’s cabin as it was in the middle of the ship. They were assigned a junior balcony on deck 12. It was quite small and was missing the sofa that I’m used to in most balconies, but I loved the design and it all felt very clean and modern.

It had all the usual things, a tv a safe a fridge a hairdryer and of course a bathroom.

To find out more about the differences between junior and premium balconies, check out this post: The Difference Between Junior and Premium Balcony Cabins (MSC Preziosa/MSC Divina)

My cabin was further forward on deck 12 and I actually filmed a timelapse of me walking from one end of deck 12 to the other. This wasn’t a particularly big ship, but it still took me three and a half minutes to walk the full length.

This is one of the reasons why sometimes people don’t want upgrades. If you’re travelling as a group and have picked cabins together, being upgraded could mean that you were now at complete opposite ends of the ship. That didn’t matter to us though, we would just meet in the public areas. 

What Was Our Premium Balcony Like?

Our cabin was a premium balcony that measured in at 18 meters squared, the junior balcony was 14 meters squared so quite a bit smaller. The design was the same as my friends but our cabin was much longer and our balcony was a little bit bigger.

We could see the bridge from our cabin as we were very close to the front. I’d often see people up here working away or even cleaning the outside of the bridge.

We had lots of storage in our cabin and everything we needed. A kettle would have been a nice addition and sometimes MSC do add kettles to their cruises from the UK, but this ship is leaving the UK very shortly so I don’t blame them for not adding the kettles. 

The Showers Design Was Amazing

The bathroom had one of my favourite features that I’ve ever seen on a cruise ship. The shower doors folded inwards into the shower so that when you weren’t using it there’s more space in the cabin.

This means there’s more space around the toilet which is great for plus-sized guests and it meant that I didn’t keep banging into the shower door when drying off after a shower.

Sadly MSC hasn’t continued this onto any of their newer cruise ships, but I thought it was great. 

The Safety Drill Had to be Completed at a Set Time

The safety drill was different to my last couple of MSC cruises and I think this might have been because of the lack of an app. In the past, you used to do the safety drill all at one time in one place but, more recently, cruise ships have changed to doing muster drills on either an app or on the cabin TV and you do it whenever you’re ready.

On this cruise, I saw that the muster drill was at a set time, which I thought was strange, but we basically just had to watch the safety video in our cabins at the same time, and then go to our muster station. It was a little odd, but it got the job done. 

To learn more about what muster drills are like on most cruise lines, check out this post: Muster Drills Have Changed For The Better (REVIEW of New After Covid Process)

I think “A little odd but got the job done” could be used to describe most things on MSC cruises.

I do try to explain to people that if they’re taking an MSC cruise they need to forget what they know about cruising and just go with the flow. If you take it too seriously small things will annoy you, but if you remember how much you paid and are open to just relaxing and having a good time, it’s usually a good experience. 

We Weren’t Able to Sit With Our Friends at Dinner, Because of a Strange Reason

My friends had decided to buy a drinks package but I didn’t, and this was why we needed to sort out our dining. 

When picking our dining before the cruise, the website said that we couldn’t sit together because they had a drinks package and we didn’t.

We went to the main dining room and asked if we could change to early dining and sit together. The staff were very friendly and took a note of our cabin numbers, and said that from tomorrow they would be able to make the change.

We did go to late dining on the first night, and it definitely wasn’t what I expected based on my last 5 MSC cruises. Something happened that hasn’t happened to me in years but more about that when we get to dinner. We still had a show to go to first! 

Does MSC Preziosa Have a Theatre?

The theatre onboard the MSC Preziosa is huge. There are well over 1000 seats and more modern cruise ships, even though bigger, have made their theatres smaller. I love theatres like this, every seat has a good view and the seats are comfy.  

The first show was almost entirely in Italian. There were some Italians on our cruise but mostly the guests were British, German, and French as that’s the places where we picked up guests. 

The Cruise Director Spoke Multiple Languages

The Cruise Director came out at the start of the show and she spoke in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and I think Portuguese.

Some people don’t like how everything is done in multiple languages on European MSC cruises but it just blows my mind that some people can speak so many languages, even the Captain came on stage and spoke to us in all these languages.

English definitely was the primary language spoken onboard, it was always first and was usually the default. Sometimes the crew would speak to us in German but our blank faces told them pretty quickly that we didn’t understand. 

The First Show Wasn’t my Favourite

The singers in the shows were very talented, but I’m quite a visual person – I like colours and costume changes and set design and this show didn’t have any of that.

I did think to myself “oh no, what have I got my friends into, this is like MSC from 10 years ago”. I hoped that things would be different as the cruise went on, and it was.

I’m glad I didn’t decide to not see any more shows after this one. The rest of the shows were much more what I was used to from cruising with MSC in the Caribbean and around the UK.

When I took those two cruises everything was done just in English and, although I did hear a few other languages spoken on the Caribbean cruise, it wasn’t too different from a cruise with another cruise line.

We Were Table Sharing at Dinner – Without Warning 

Heading to our first dinner onboard I was surprised when me and my friends were both seated on tables for 6 sharing with other guests. There was no mention of table sharing before this and tend to opt out of table sharing if I can. We had a great evening though and were so lucky with our table mates.

If I can give you one piece of cruise advice, especially for an MSC cruise it would be to go with the flow. We did and we had a great evening.

I asked my table mate Mark, who was a first-time cruiser, if he was having a good cruise and he said “I’m having a great time and I’ve not even been here 24 hours yet!’

I Had Read Bad Reviews of The Food

To say that MSC often receive bad reviews about their food online would be putting it lightly, I took my first MSC cruise way back in 2012 and my experience of MSC’s food has gotten better and better every cruise since.

On my last MSC cruise on the MSC Seaview, we had some great meals and never found anything that we thought was badly cooked, that cruise was at only 23% capacity though so I hoped that on this cruise the food would be just as good. 

My friends do like their food, but they’re like me in that they don’t need things to be particularly fancy. Just food that is well cooked, hot and options that they like. 

MSC Have a ‘White Night’ on Most Cruises

After dinner, it was white night in the safari lounge and I accidentally attended in a red dress. It wasn’t a problem though, plenty of people weren’t in white and it’s often quite hard to find out what theme nights there will be ahead of a cruise.

I often wonder how people just manage to pop out a 70s costume or something. Maybe they always travel with a cowboy costume. 

Guests Could Embark Every Day

On this itinerary guests could embark and disembark every single day. That meant that the crew were always trying to sell speciality dining and drinks packages and that every day there would be a safety drill. Everybody only has to do one safety drill, but it can get quite confusing hearing it happening most days and just ignoring it. 

Our cruise started with a sea day which I love. It gave us a chance to properly explore the ship and I even found my first cruising duck.

What’s a Cruising Duck?

I had no idea that cruising ducks were a thing until recently but, basically, people buy lots of rubber ducks and hide them around cruise ships for other guests to find. You can then either rehide the duck or keep the duck. There are Facebook groups where you share photos of you with the ducks and it seems like it’s a big thing! 

Because there wasn’t an app we did get a paper schedule in the room each evening, we would take a photo of it so we knew what was happening around the ship.

MSC definitely don’t have as busy a schedule as cruise lines like Royal Caribbean or Norwegian but there were things like trivia, sports games and plenty of dance classes happening. 

MSC Do Add a Gratuity to All Drinks

I mostly came on this cruise to spend time with my friends so I spent a lot of time sitting around in bars with a Pepsi Max. It is worth noting that MSC does add a 15% gratuity to every drink if you don’t have a drinks package, so 2 Pepsis always cost us $6.90.

To learn more about cruise ship gratuities, check out this post: Cruise Gratuities: A Simple Step by Step Guide For First Time Cruisers

On MSC You Have to Assign Your Card Onboard

On most cruise lines you’ll assign a credit card to your account at embarkation or before you get onboard, but on MSC you use these machines around the ship to assign your card within 48 hours of embarking.

This means that when you buy things using your cruise card, it’ll come off your credit card when you get home. We did this and it was very easy. I’m not sure why they do it like this, but as I mentioned earlier “a little odd but it works” seems to be how MSC do things.

How Did Preziosa Compare to Virtuosa?

I was amazed by how much I liked this ship. Having been on a lot of the newer and bigger MSC ships I assumed that I wouldn’t like this one as much but I honestly think I might prefer Preziosa over the newer ships like Virtuosa. Preziosa doesn’t have a big street in the middle like Virtuosa and I did miss the sky lounge, but apart from that, we found lots of nice areas onboard. Each one was as sparkly as the last.

I Have The Highest Loyalty Status With MSC

It was on this first sea day that my loyalty bonuses arrived in my room. I have the highest loyalty status with MSC, not because I’ve earnt it but because MSC matches your status with other cruise lines. I have a full guide on how to do that and it’s well worth getting freebies. Who doesn’t like free macaroons and Prosecco?

To check out the step-by-step guide, click here: MSC Status Match – Step by Step Application Guide and Chart

We Were Moved to Early Dining (Yay)

Also in our room was a little piece of paper that said that we had been moved to early dining. My friends had been assigned the same table so we were happy. Early dining was at 5.45 and late at 8.15. If I’m at home, I tend to have my dinner at around 5.30, so 8.15 to me felt like bedtime snacks.

True 5.45 is quite early, but we would go to the buffet every night before bed to get more snacks and a cup of tea. I mostly drink peppermint tea and MSC do it better than any other cruise line, I’m not sure why it might be because of the temperature of the water or it might be because of these nice mugs. 

How Was The Main Dining Room Food?

Our main dining room dinner was quite nice, and I mean that in the British sense of “quite” not the American sense. The food wasn’t anything amazing but it was perfectly okay, the food was hot, and the portion sizes were good.

My friend Chris did end up having multiple starters and multiple mains as the cruise went on – he didn’t mean to, but some communication mixups meant that he had lots to eat but he didn’t complain! 

At one point he thought he was asked if he wanted another beer so he said yes, when another starter arrived he was confused but didn’t complain, he happily ate it and had another beer afterwards.

The service in the main dining room was always good and the bread was amazing. At two points during our cruise, we had a little show with dinner, one where the waiters sang a song to us and another where we were introduced to the crew.

To learn more about MSC’s food, check out this post that includes photos of everything I ate and menus: Everything I Ate on my MSC Cruise (Photos and Menus) – Food Review

There Isn’t a Start or End Day

One thing that is a little odd about MSC cruises is because everybody is getting on and off each day there isn’t really a ‘welcome onboard’ or ‘thank you for cruising with us’, sometimes you’ll watch a show on day 3 that seems like its saying goodbye, but really you’ve just started the cruise. 

Treasure Island Was Much More What I Expected

Next up on the schedule was a show called Treasure Island. This was entirely in English and told the story of Billy Bones the pirate. I have to admit when they got to the end and said ‘That was the story of Billy Bones’ I was like what who, there was a story? But the show was definitely entertaining.

It was a mix of singing, dancing, acrobatics, and magic. It was more what I was used to from more recent MSC cruises. MSC has really improved their shows in the last few years. They’re still bizarre, and I think they always will be, but they’re entertaining.

I’d describe MSC’s shows as ‘May seem crazy’.  I did spend a lot of time on this cruise coming up with what MSC could stand for, it stands for Mediterranean Shipping Company really but that isn’t as fun as ‘Maybe sorta chaotic’.

Every Evening Ended With Pizza

We ended our evening in the way we did every day, at the Pizza station. MSC are amazing at Pizza. I’d place them just behind Princess Cruises in terms of quality, but the access to pizza on MSC is much better than Princess.

The Pizzeria is open until late at night and they don’t just have the normal pizzas like margherita or Hawaiian, they also have some interesting choices – I tried one with seeds on it, and another with a charcoal base. All with ketchup of course. 

It was at this point that I was reminded how different MSC cruises are to most other cruise lines. When I went back to my cabin I saw suitcases in the corridor. This usually only happens on the last day of the cruise as guests disembark but on MSC cruises, guests do disembark most days! 

We Visited Hamburg, Bruges and Le Havre

Our first port stop was in Hamburg, Germany followed by Bruges, Belgium and Le Havre, France. Both Hamburg and Bruges are quite far from the port so you’ll need some mode of transport to get into the city. In Hamburg, we used the MSC shuttle for 11 Euros each and in Bruges, we used the Cruise Express bus. 

In Hamburg, I Met a Friend

I met up with my fabulous friend Morgan from Morgan’s Very Unofficial Travel Guides in Hamburg and he gave us a tour around his hometown.

Morgan is an American who now lives in Germany, and he recently took a cruise on Wonder of the Seas which you can see on his channel.

I’ve just booked Symphony of the Seas so we chatted about the big Royal Caribbean ships and the weather was beautiful despite it being October.

Our Hamburg trip was interrupted quite dramatically but a WW2 bomb, but more about that later.

In Bruges, We Used The Cruise Express Bus

In Bruges, we bought some Belgian chocolate, stopped for a drink and wandered around the beautiful little streets.

I Did Have Breakfast in The Buffet

I’m not much of a breakfast person but I did make sure I had it on the port days. The doughnuts were my favourite even though I still don’t believe that doughnuts are a breakfast food.

To us in the UK a doughnut is cake, so you’d eat it whenever you eat cake, maybe in the afternoon or after dinner. Still, when on a cruise… I eat doughnuts for breakfast. 

The Buffet Food Was Good and I Loved The Space

We found the food in the buffet to be good and there was always space to sit. The buffet felt very spread out so it didn’t feel as busy as it did on some of the other MSC ships. 

Did We Use Our Balcony Much?

As the cruise went on I did use the balcony, but mostly just to check what the weather was like before going off for the day.

None of the ports that we visited were very picturesque and it was too chilly to spend much time on the balcony. My balcony was quite protected too due to its position near the front so the sun never made it in. 

I did love having daylight when I woke up though and the extra space was helpful. I spent a lot of the cruise working here and also from the bed which was very comfortable.

I’m still not sure why there’s such a huge mirror opposite the bed, but who am I to judge? It made the room feel very spacious.

I Bought WiFi, Was it Worth it?

I bought the surf and stream WiFi package but, to be honest, it really wasn’t worth the extra upgrade of adding the stream part.

Although I could stream in theory, I never managed to get internet that was fast enough to do that. The best speed I had on the cruise Wifi was 2MB and that was when I was in port, so could use my 4G anyway. Most of the time it was less than that.

My WiFi at home is almost 200 times faster. It worked well for checking in on my emails, and working on my website and social accounts but I definitely couldn’t stream. 

I Wouldn’t Have Paid For a Balcony Cabin Upgrade

64% of the cabins on the ship do have balconies. I definitely wouldn’t have paid to upgrade to a balcony on an itinerary like this and I suppose that lots of other people had the same idea, hence why they had a free upgrade promotion. 

I Won in The Casino!

I did decide to have a little gamble in the casino and I actually won $40 which was amazing. I usually set myself a $10 budget per cruise because I’m not much of a gambler but it’s worked out on my last two cruises. I’m sure overall I’m still down, but my luck has been good recently. 

The casino was a fair size but much smaller than the casino on my last Carnival cruise. On my Carnival cruise, the casino was full at every hour of the day but on MSC it was much calmer and wasn’t ever busy.

Did I Notice Guests Smoking in The Casino?

Guests can smoke in the casino and it did really smell of smoke, I usually don’t notice it but here I did. The good thing was that the location of the casino means that you can avoid it if you’d like to.

There was also a big smoking area on the top deck by the main pool and others around the ship. The percentage of people that smoke in Germany and Italy is higher than that of the UK and the US, so bigger smoking areas does make sense. Guests can’t smoke on balcony cabins unlike on the Italian cruise line Costa where this is still allowed. 

To find out more about which cruise lines allow smoking on the balcony, check out this post next: Cruise Line Balcony Smoking Policies – On These 4 Lines You Can

How Much Did I Spend in Total?

Apart from my $10 gambling budget, the only other thing I spent money on during the cruise was soft drinks, and a little bit in the gift shop.

MSC cruises do include tips when booked from the UK so I didn’t have to add an automatic gratuity to my cruise fare like you do on a lot of other cruise lines.

I brought a couple of little concentrated squashes to drink in my cabin so I didn’t actually drink a lot of Pepsi and my total onboard spend came to less than £100, which I was pretty happy with.

6 nights for £320 plus £100 spend, not bad. 

We Also Ate in The Sports Bar (Included in Cruise Fare)

Aside from the main dining room and buffet there was another place where food was included in the cruise fare. I didn’t know about this one until I saw photos from my friends, Jonny and Will, but it was the sports bar. 

Here you could get burgers, onion rings, and chicken nuggets. I love onion rings and there was a veggie burger on the menu so I was happy.

We ate next to the bowling alley and MSC does have other things onboard too like F1 simulators. You do have to pay for these so I didn’t but they always seem to be popular on MSC cruises. 

Was it Annoying Not Having an App?

I did worry that the lack of an app would be a problem and I did find it annoying in a few ways. I missed being able to check the daily schedule and my onboard account but I managed to find other ways to do these things. There are big machines around the atrium where you can see your onboard account. 

It isn’t unusal for cruise lines to make mistakes so it’s always worth checking it throughout the cruise. They will print out a statement for you at the end of the cruise but by that point the lines at reception will be very long. My friend Ruth had a drink charged to her account by mistake but because we checked she went straight to reception and it was removed. There was no queue at all at the time, it was around 3pm and the staff were friendly and polite. 

Overall our cruise was pretty relaxing but there was one part that was very, dramatic I think is the word. When we were trying to get back to the cruise ship in Hamburg, they were defusing a WW2 bomb and closed the port completely. We were stuck on the bus in a thunderstorm and it was this whole thing. To find out what happened and why it couldn’t have been at a worse time for me, check out this video next.

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NORTHERN EUROPE CRUISES

Climb aboard one of our MSC Northern Europe cruises and discover the wonders that can be found in the British Isles , Scandinavian coastlines or the Baltic states  and experience Europe like never before. Start your Polar, Scandinavian or Baltic cruise from the British Isles and visit the coastal towns and cities in countries like Norway , Denmark , Sweden  or Iceland . From the bustle of cities like Copenhagen , Tallinn  or Hamburg , to the quiet beauty of the fjords or the scenic coastal hamlets, a Northern Europe cruise has it all. The cities in Northern Europe are distinctly different from any other settlements, this is because they perfectly combine the essence of their culture with the modern features of our current times. Scandinavian cruises will take you to locations such as Stockholm , Bergen  or Oslo . Here in particular you will be able to visit awe-inspiring buildings such as the Akershus Fortress , or relax with a stroll around Frogner Park , not to mention the avant-garde building of the Oslo Opera House, located at the harbour. A Nordic cruise could also take you to Copenhagen, with its famous statue of the Little Mermaid, or Stockholm, home to the Drottningholm palace, a UNESCO-listed building. If you are also a nature enthusiast, then this is the cruise for you: MSC Baltic cruises will show you the best of the northern coastlines, including the Norwegian fjords  or rugged north Atlantic islands such as Svalbard, or explore further and take an Arctic cruise to visit Iceland and Greenland . Whether as a trip with friends, a family holiday or a couple's getaway, treat yourself to a Baltic or Fjords cruise this 2024, or in 2025 and discover Europe from a new perspective.

Northern Europe Countries

How well do you know the British Isles? If you need a plan for your 2023 holidays, there are many treasures hidden within Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Portland, the Orkney Islands or the Shetlands, you only need to jump on an MSC cruise around the UK and enjoy the local attractions. The ports for the British Isles cruises serve as gateways to other cities, although there is much to see in them as well. For instance, you could start your cruise from the UK’s very own Southampton, typically the stop to visit London, although with a rich history of its own. Inhabited since the Stone Age, from the Romans to the Normans and to current times, this port city has always been a spot for cultural exchange; why not take a stroll down its medieval town walls? Enjoy the beauty of Edinburgh during a stop at South Queensferry. Visit the castle for a look at the Scottish crown jewels or amble round the city centre for a bit of shopping or a cup of tea. If you are lucky, you might see –or hear– the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Art Festival or the International Book Festival. If you wish for a bit of luck in the emerald isle, you can stop at the ports in Cork and Ringaskiddy in the Republic of Ireland , or in Belfast, in Northern Ireland , where you can visit the hexagonal basalt column formations known as the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO world heritage site. You can also go for a hike around the beautiful Glenariff Forest Park, and its breathtaking waterfalls. FIND YOUR CRUISE

Norway Cruises

Did you know the Vikings used to get around in ships to travel from one fjord to another? You can do the same with an MSC Norwegian fjords cruise that will take you to some of the most beautiful locations in the planet. Discover two UNESCO World Heritage Site s: the Geirangerfjord (Hellesylt) and the Nærøyfjord (Flaam), a breathtaking landscape you will only be able to see in Norway, so hop onto an MSC fjord cruise and enjoy these wonders of nature, whether as a trip with friends, a family holiday or a couple’s getaway. You will be able to visit fjords such as the Geirangerfjord and the Naerøyfjord and witness the natural beauty of these formations. Another example of incredible natural formation you can enjoy in Norway is the impressive Briksdal Glacier, near the port city of Olden. There you can visit the picturesque houses, or go for a hike to the Jostedalsbreen National Park. More locations you can visit during an MSC Norway cruise are, among others, Maloy, Stavanger or Adalsnes in the southern area; and Tromso, Alta or Hammerfest at the very north. Find the perfect Norwegian cruise for your holiday with MSC cruises this summer! FIND YOUR CRUISE

Baltic Cruises

Other capital cities included in an MSC Baltic cruise are Riga, Stockholm, Copenhagen or Helsinki, an emerging destination where you will discover the Suomenlinna, an 18th century fortress that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you are indeed interested in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or you just enjoy history and culture, choose a Baltic cruise and enjoy the beauty of Visby, on the island of Gotland. Visby’s botanical gardens and its beautiful medieval town centre will charm you; don’t forget to visit the 12th century St. Mary’s Cathedral. There is much more to see, with more ports in Goteborg, Ronne, Warnermünde or Gdynia, hidden gems in Northern Europe that are waiting for you, don’t miss out!

Northern Europe ports

Historically, the British Isles have always relied heavily on their port cities, and Southampton is a perfect example: it was a centre of activity in the Stone Age , then continued to be an important port for the Romans , the Anglo-Saxons or the Normans , all the way to the present. Choose a cruise from Southampton this 2024 and for 2025 and explore the north of Europe in style with MSC. From Southampton, you will be able to access London during your cruise, and we needn’t tell you the wonders of the capital city of the United Kingdom. From Southampton you will also be able to book excursions to Windsor Castle ; the elegant city of Bath, among the most beautiful places in England to visit, was transformed by the Romans in the first spa resort in England; or Stonehenge, the mysterious Neolithic stone circle that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Discover the treasures of the Atlantic , starting with the British Isles .

COPENHAGEN CRUISE Begin your MSC Northern Europe cruise in Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen . Discover this bustling city known for its picturesque houses, its love for art and culture, and its cuisine. Did you know Copenhagen has Michelin-star restaurants? You can discover it all during your wanderings around the city while the cruise ship is docked there. Take a stroll around the city on your own and enjoy the sight of the Øresund strait , or book MSC excursions to see the Christiansborg Palace , an impressive building at the heart of the city. You can also admire the city from the water with a scenic cruise with MSC; or enjoy the excitement of the Tivoli Gardens, with an amusement park, the perfect place for a family excursion, a day with friends, or your couple. Climb aboard an MSC Baltic cruise at Copenhagen and discover other port cities like Tallin , Stockholm , Helsinki and much more. Treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday. FIND YOUR CRUISE

HAMBURG CRUISE If there is a famous port in Northern Europe, that is Hamburg . This port city, located on the banks of the Elbe river, is a bridge between continental Europe and the Scandinavian countries. Begin your MSC cruise in Hamburg and take the opportunity to explore this exciting and bustling German city. Did you know the world’s largest warehouse district is in Hamburg? It’s called the Speicherstadt , and you can visit it through a MSC excursion. Not only can you enjoy its Neo-Gothic style , but you can also learn more about it in its museums . The intricate setting of alleys and canals has earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ; definitely worth a look. You can also visit the botanical park, St. Michael’s church or the City Hall. There is more to do in Hamburg before you embark on your Norwegian Fjords cruise: another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lübeck . This picturesque town, on the Trave river, is known for its Gothic architecture, medieval streets and alleys, the Holstenstor or the largest mechanical organ at St. Mary’s Church. Embark on a new adventure with MSC this summer! FIND YOUR CRUISE

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• Akureyri, Iceland
• Alesund, Norway
• Alta, Norway
• Andalsnes, Norway
• Belfast, United Kingdom
• Bergen, Norway
• Bilbao, Spain
• Brest, France
• Cherbourg (Mt St Michel), France
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Cork, Ireland
• Dun Laoghaire/Dublin, Ireland
• Ferrol (Santiago de Compostela), Spain
• Flaam, Norway
• Gdynia (Gdansk-Danzig), Poland
• Goteborg, Sweden
• Greenock (Glasgow), United Kingdom
• Hamburg, Germany
• Hamina, Finland
• Hammerfest, Norway
• Haugesund, Norway
• Hellesylt-Geiranger, Norway
• Helsinki, Finland
• Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway
• IJmuiden, Netherlands
• Ilulissat, Greenland
• Invergordon, United Kingdom
• Isafjordur, Iceland
• Isle of Portland, United Kingdom
• Kiel, Germany
• Kirkwall (Orkney Is.), United Kingdom
• Klaipeda, Lithuania
• Kristiansand, Norway
• La Coruna (Santiago de Compostela), Spain
• La Rochelle, France
• La Seyne-sur-Mer (Toulon), France
• Las Palmas (Canary Is.), Spain
• Le Havre (Paris), France
• Leixoes (Porto), Portugal
• Lerwick (Shetland Is.), United Kingdom
• Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen), Norway
• Maloy, Norway
• Molde, Norway
• Narvik, Norway
• Nordfjordeid, Norway
• Nuuk, Greenland
• Olden, Norway
• Oslo, Norway
• Qaqortoq, Greenland
• Reykjavik, Iceland
• Riga, Latvia
• Ringaskiddy (Cork), Ireland
• Ronne, Denmark
• Rotterdam (Amsterdam), Netherlands
• South Queensferry (Edinburgh), United Kingdom
• Southampton (London), United Kingdom
• St Peter Port (Guernsey), United Kingdom
• Stavanger (Lysefijord), Norway
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Stornoway, United Kingdom
• Tallinn, Estonia
• Tromso, Norway
• Trondheim, Norway
• Vigo (Santiago de Compostela), Spain
• Vik i Sogn, Norway
• Villefranche sur Mer (Montecarlo), France
• Visby, Sweden
• Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
• Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium

Reviews ON OUR Northern Europe CRUISES

" We love MSC...first experience earlier this year visiting Norway, then again for Estonia, Russia and Finland... "

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" This is our second cruise with MSC. ... we enjoyed the cruise to Norway on the Preziosa... "

Janet M., Cruising the Northern Europe 

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Are you curious about the Baltic Sea and its wonders? Discover them with an MSC Baltic cruise this 2023 and spend the summer exploring Sweden, Finland, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and much more. Discover Tallin, capital city of Estonia, stroll down its cobbled streets, and explore its medieval walls, Gothic churches and squares. You can also book an MSC cruise excursion to visit the Toompea Castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, two of the most impressive buildings in the city. Other capital cities included in an MSC Baltic cruise are Riga, Stockholm, Copenhagen or Helsinki, an emerging destination where you will discover the Suomenlinna, an 18th century fortress that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you are indeed interested in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or you just enjoy history and culture, choose a Baltic cruise and enjoy the beauty of Visby, on the island of Gotland. Visby’s botanical gardens and its beautiful medieval town centre will charm you; don’t forget to visit the 12th century St. Mary’s Cathedral. There is much more to see, with more ports in Goteborg, Ronne, Warnermünde or Gdynia, hidden gems in Northern Europe that are waiting for you, don’t miss out!

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NORTHERN EUROPE CRUISES

Come aboard one of our MSC Northern Europe cruises and uncover the treasures that can be found in the British Isles, Scandinavian coasts or Baltic seas and experience Europe like you have always imagined it. Start your Polar, Scandinavian or Baltic cruises from the United Kingdom and visit enchanting coastal towns and cities in countries like Norway, Denmark, Sweden or Iceland. From bustling cities like Copenhagen, Tallin or Hamburg , to the beautiful fjords or the picturesque coasts, Northern European cruises have it all. Northern Europe is distinctly different from any other part of the continent. This is because its ancient settlements combine the essence of their culture with the modern features of today. Scandinavian cruises will show you beautiful locations such as Stockholm , Bergen or Oslo . You will be able to visit gorgeous buildings such as the Akershus Fortress or take a stroll around Frogner Park, and we cannot forget the avant-garde building of the Oslo Opera House, located on the harbor. 

A Nordic cruise can take you to the bustling city of Copenhagen, with the famous Little Mermaid statue, or to Stockholm, home of the Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you are a nature-lover, then this is the cruise for you: MSC Baltic cruises will show you the best of the northern coasts, including the stunning Norwegian fjords, the rugged North Atlantic islands such as Svalbard, or experience a unique and breathtaking Northern Lights cruise. Discover also our Artic cruises and get a rare opportunity to visit Iceland and Greenland. Whether you are planning a trip with friends or family or going on a couple’s getaway, treat yourself to a Baltic cruise in 2024 or a Scandinavian cruise in 2024 and see Europe from a new perspective.

Northern Europe Countries

Have you dreamed of seeing the Norwegian fjords in real life? Are you intrigued by the volcanic wonders of Iceland? Choose a Scandinavian cruise and travel to Norway, Sweden, Denmark or Iceland and discover how these countries mix modern lifestyles with centuries of history and culture. You will be able to not only learn about it but experience it up close during trips and excursions, either to capital cities like Oslo, Stockholm or Reykjavik, but also to smaller towns such as Trondheim in Norway, or Akureyri in Iceland. No matter where you’d like to go in Northern Europe, we can take you there. Or choose an MSC Northern Europe cruise and experience all the North Atlantic has to offer: from France (La Rochelle) and the United Kingdom (Southampton or Edinburgh) all the way to Greenland (Oaqortoq, Nuuk or Ilulissat), passing through the Baltic Sea to Estonia (Tallin) or Finland (Helsinki, Hamina/Kotka), among many others.

How well do you know the United Kingdom? If you need a plan for your 2024 vacation, there are many hidden treasures within Great Britain and Ireland, the only thing you need to do is jump on an MSC cruise around the UK and discover these local attractions. The ports for the British Isles cruises act as gateways to other cities and you can even book a Norway fjords cruise or other Norway cruises in 2024. For starters, you could begin your cruise from Southampton, a port city that has always been a bright spot for cultural exchange. Why not take a stroll down its medieval town walls? During a stop at South Queensferry in Edinburgh, marvel at the beauty of this city. Visit the castle for a look at the Scottish crown jewels or amble down the Royal Mile for a bit of shopping or a cup of tea. If you are lucky, you might get to experience –or hear—the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Art Festival or the International Book Festival. If you wish for a bit of luck on the Emerald Isle, you can stop off at the ports in Cork or Ringaskiddy in the Republic of Ireland. Discover so much more with a cruise around the British Isles in the summer!

Norway Cruises

Did you know that the Vikings main mode of transportation was a ship? They used them to go from one fjord to another. You can do the same with an MSC Norwegian fjords cruise that will show you some of the most beautiful places on the planet. Discover two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Geirangerfjord (Hellesylt) and the Nærøyfjord (Flaam), a stunning landscape that you will only be able to see in Norway, so hop on an MSC fjord cruise and enjoy these natural wonders, whether you are taking a trip with friends, a family vacation or going on a couple’s getaway. You will be able to visit fjords such as Geirangerfjord and the Naerøyfjord and soak up the natural beauty of these formations. Another prime example of incredible natural formations you can enjoy in Norway is the enormous Briksdal Glacier, near Olden’s port. There you can visit the picturesque houses or go for a hike around the Jostedalsbreen National Park. You can visit even more locations during an MSC Norway cruise such as: Maloy, Stavanger or Alesund in the South; and Tromso, Alta in the far North. Find the perfect Norwegian cruise for your next vacation with MSC cruises!

Baltic Cruises

Are you intrigued by the wonders of the Baltic Sea? Discover them with an MSC Baltic cruise this 2024 and spend your summer exploring Sweden, Finland, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and much more. Tallin is the capital city of Estonia. There you can stroll down its cobbled streets, explore its medieval walls, Gothic churches, squares and more. You can also book an MSC cruise excursion to visit the Toompea Castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, two of the city’s most impressive buildings. Other capital cities included in an MSC Baltic cruise are Riga, Stockholm, Copenhagen or Helsinki, an up-and-coming destination where you can explore Suomenlinna, an 18th century fortress that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If UNESCO World Heritage Sites do intrigue you, or you simply appreciate history and culture, choose a Baltic cruise and enjoy the beauty of Visby, on the island of Gotland. You will be charmed by Visby’s botanical gardens and its beautiful medieval town center. Don’t forget to visit the 12th century St. Mary’s Cathedral. There is much more to see and more hidden gems to discover in Northern Europe! What are you waiting for?

Northern Europe ports

MSC offers a wide range of docking points for your Northern European cruise. Some are embarkation points and others are ports of call, so you can pick the one that will best suit you to start from, and then which ones you will want to visit during your vacation. Start your trip in the south of the UK, with cruises from Southampton and enjoy your MSC Baltic, Fjords or European Atlantic cruises. We also stop at ports in Ireland, such as Cork, or in the Netherlands, for example in Rotterdam, from where we also organize shorter cruises. If you’d prefer to begin your adventure elsewhere, there are ports located across Northern Europe, so you could get your trip started in France, choosing a cruise from Le Havre port, which is near cities such as Paris, Cherbourg or in the Netherlands, opting for a cruise from near Amsterdam. You could also hop aboard your cruise in German ports such as Hamburg or Kiel (near Lübeck) or Warnemünde. There are many other different options spread across the Atlantic such as Rotterdam or Copenhagen. Choose MSC Cruises, and book and unforgettable experience exploring the north of Europe.

CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON Are you ready for a new adventure from the UK? Southampton’s bustling port is the perfect place from where you can discover the beauty of the North Atlantic. Hop onto an MSC cruise ship and explore Northern Europe gems in France, the Netherlands, Norway or Denmark. Find the right itinerary for your trip and explore cities like Bruges, Helsinki or Stockholm, among others. Come aboard a Northern European cruise at Southampton and enjoy yourself. Once aboard, you’ll be able to visit many European cities. When stopping in Copenhagen, you may book an excursion from those available. You can do the same at ports in Germany, the Netherlands or France. 

COPENHAGEN CRUISE Begin your MSC Northern Europe cruise in the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen. This lively city is known for its colorful houses, art and cuisine. Did you know Copenhagen has Michelin-star restaurants? You can discover them during your visit while the cruise ship is docked there. Take a stroll and enjoy the sights of the Øresund strait, or book MSC excursions to see the impressive Christiansborg Palace. Enjoy a scenic river cruise from MSC or enjoy the exciting Tivoli Gardens, the perfect place to spend an afternoon with family or friends. Hop aboard an MSC Baltic cruise at Copenhagen and discover other port cities in Estonia, Sweden and Finland.

REYKJAVIK CRUISE Reykjavik is known as the city of spas. With an Iceland cruise, you can marvel at its craters, volcanos, and caves. The piers along the shore host a variety of shops, live music clubs and bars and cafés. Take a stroll up to Lækjartorg to admire the Sófar, also known as the Sun Voyager, a huge modern steel sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason. It represents an old Viking vessel, with the bow of the ship pointing north. As you will see during your MSC cruise of Northern Europe, Iceland is full of geothermal energy, hot springs, spas and gorgeous skies. Summer is the best season to enjoy a spectacular sunset and admire Reykjavik in the waters of its bay. 

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• Akureyri, Iceland
• Alesund, Norway
• Alta, Norway
• Andalsnes, Norway
• Belfast, United Kingdom
• Bergen, Norway
• Brest, France
• Cherbourg (Mt. St. Michel) , France
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Cork, Ireland
• Dublin, Ireland
• Dun Laoghaire/Dublin, Ireland
• Eidfjord, Norway
• Ferrol (Santiago de Compostela) , Spain
• Flaam, Norway
• Fredericia, Denmark
• Gdynia (Gdansk-Danzig) , Poland
• Goteborg, Sweden
• Greenock (Glasgow) , United Kingdom
• Hamburg, Germany
• Hammerfest, Norway
• Haugesund, Norway
• Hellesylt-Geiranger, Norway
• Helsinki , Finland
• Honningsvag (North Cape) , Norway
• IJmuiden, Netherlands
• Ilulissat, Greenland
• Invergordon, United Kingdom
• Isafjordur, Iceland
• Karskrona, Sweden
• Kiel (Lubeck) , Germany
• Kirkwall (Orkney Is.) , United Kingdom
• Klaipeda, Lithuania
• Kotka, Finland
• Kristiansand, Norway
• La Coruna (Santiago de Compostela) , Spain
• La Rochelle, France
• Le Havre (Paris) , France
• Lerwick (Shetland Is.) , United Kingdom
• Liverpool, United Kingdom
• Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen) , Norway
• Maloy, Norway
• Molde, Norway
• Narvik, Norway
• Nordfjordeid, Norway
• Nuuk, Greenland
• Nynashamn, Sweden
• Olden, Norway
• Qaqortoq, Greenland
• Reykjavik, Iceland
• Riga, Latvia
• Ronne, Denmark
• Rotterdam (Amsterdam) , Netherlands
• Skagen, Denmark
• South Queensferry (Edinburgh) , United Kingdom
• Southampton (London) , United Kingdom
• St Peter Port (Guernsey), United Kingdom
• Stavanger (Lysefijord) , Norway
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Tallin, Estonia
• Tromso, Norway
• Trondheim, Norway
• Vigo (Santiago de Compostela) , Spain
• Villefranche sur Mer (Montecarlo) , France
• Visby, Sweden
• Warnemunde (Berlin) , Germany
• Zeebrugge (Bruges) , Belgium

Where do you go on a Scandinavian cruise?

MSC Northern Europe cruises branch off into different areas. You can start further north on the Scandinavian Peninsula and choose a cruise to visit Iceland, Greenland or Norway, where you will be able to see the majestic fjords. And then there is the Baltic Sea, located between mainland Europe and Scandinavian and Jutland Peninsulas. On the west, the countries you can visit there are Sweden and Denmark, and on the east, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Explore the Scandinavian Peninsula, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea with MSC and discover its hidden gems on your next vacation. What are you waiting for?

Can you cruise to Iceland?

Our Northern Europe cruises have stops at Icelandic ports such as Reykjavik and Akureyri, where you can dock and experience the beauty of this unique country. When you set sail for your Iceland stopover and first dock in Reykjavik, don’t miss an excursion to Þingvellir National Park where you can see Iceland’s largest lake or head southeast on the island and to find Strokkur, the only regularly erupting geyser. In Akureyri, you can choose excursions such as Godafoss, a waterfall approximately 40 feet tall, the pseudo-craters of Skutustaðir, and Dimmurborgir, an incredible labyrinth of lava. From waterfalls to craters and geysers, it has something for everyone. Explore beyond Scandinavia with an Iceland stopover on an MSC cruise!

How much does a Baltic cruise cost?

There’s a Baltic cruise waiting for you, independently of your budget. MSC cruises offer a wide range and selection of experiences, which will determine the overall price. Factors to consider are different cabin types and accommodation preferences, the excursions you book, as well as the numerous on-board services and experiences we offer. The earlier you book your cruise, the better the price you will find. Although, you can also take advantage of our special promotions available at different times throughout the year. You can also come across a bargain through our flash sales and last-minute deals. What are you waiting for?

Can you see the Northern Lights on a Baltic cruise?

The Arctic viewing season for the Northern Lights on a Baltic cruise is from late September to late March or early April. However, the best months to view the Northern Lights are December through March, when skies are darkest due to the darker winter days and the higher probability of clear skies. Keep in mind that while it is possible to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis in places like southern Finland, you will have a much better chance if you choose a cruise that travels farther north into Scandinavia.

What is the best time to go on a Baltic cruise?

The Baltic Sea is characterized by seasonality. That is to say there is a large difference in the weather depending on the month. Winters are long, cold and dark, while summers are short and relatively warm. Although, you can still experience some weather changes and spots of showers on a Baltic cruise in the summer. Because the Baltic Sea is located between the cooler winds of the North Atlantic and the harsher continental European climate, conditions and temperatures can vary greatly throughout the year. This means summers can be warm and relatively dry, with some chances of precipitation. MSC cruises go to the Baltics when the weather is best, although you should take into consideration how variable the conditions can be when packing your suitcases. Discover a unique part of Europe with MSC and find your Baltic cruise for the summer!

What do you wear on a Baltic cruise?

The best time to go on a Baltic cruise is in the late spring or summer, seasons when the temperatures range between 53ºF and 72ºF. With such a temperature range as that, you will be able to wear anything from shorts and a T-shirt to jeans with a hoodie or windbreaker. We recommend you choose a varied wardrobe and add plenty of layers to your outfits for your cruise, just in case. Also, even though the precipitation rates are lower in May, June and July, we would still advise you to pack a rain jacket along with you, because you might encounter light showers during your cruise. Another detail you might want to consider that the Baltic States experience long daylight hours, especially during the months of May, June, July and August. So, remember to pack your sleep mask if you think you’ll need it. Go on an incredible adventure with an MSC Baltic cruise.

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1st look: 5 things I liked about the new MSC Euribia cruise ship — and 2 I didn’t

If you don't like spending more than 24 hours in Las Vegas , can you enjoy a cruise on a ship that's clearly inspired by that neon-lit oasis of excess? The answer, surprisingly, is yes.

When I stepped aboard MSC Euribia, the newest ship in Europe-based MSC Cruises ' fleet and the fifth vessel in its Meraviglia class , I knew that megaships weren't exactly my comfort zone. And this ship, which accommodates 4,838 guests (6,327 at full capacity), is definitely mega.

Would I be able to see beyond the crowded elevators, the endless barrage of clinking glasses and loud laughter, the flash of a gazillion LED lights and, ultimately, the sheer mass-market-ness of it all? I had my doubts as I boarded the ship for a short three-day cruise from Amsterdam to Copenhagen that culminated with the ship's christening by godmother Sophia Loren.

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But as I got to know Euribia, I realized that overstimulation can be kind of fun if you're willing to lose yourself in the spectacle — all 184,000 gross tons of it.

That said, there were definitely things I liked, even loved, about this vibrant 19-deck siren named for Eurybia, the ancient Greek goddess who harnessed the natural elements to master the sea. There were also things I didn't like, though they weren't enough to make me lump this ship, the most eco-friendly in the MSC fleet, in the reject pile with my least-favorite U.S. city.

What I liked

Carousel lounge.

During my first night on board, I followed the after-dinner crowds to the Carousel Lounge, a Deck 7 aft performance venue on all Meraviglia-class ships that has been beautifully reinvented on Euribia. When the space debuted in 2017 on Meraviglia, it was designed in the round with overhead rigging for Cirque du Soleil performances. Now freed from the constraints of circus-like acrobatics, the reimagined, opened-up Carousel is classy, sophisticated and social.

The new vibe is mainly due to Big Band at Sea, a superb 19-piece orchestra with a pair of dynamic vocalists whose repertoire includes crooner-era classics, hit Broadway tunes and modern chart-toppers. They perform three sets each evening and draw an appreciative, if somewhat mature, audience.

Yes, there's a dance floor, but there are also a large bar and cozy groupings of sofas set around a glowing fireplace. A red-felt pool table is popular with younger guests.

By day, with shades and screens lifted and the space's floor-to-ceiling windows revealed, the Carousel Lounge is a comfortable place to read or converse. Outdoor terraces on both the port and starboard sides also offer a quiet spot to enjoy fresh air and sunshine.

The 5 pools

One thing I do appreciate about big ships is the options they offer, including multiple pools. Euribia has five of them, four outdoors and one indoors (with a retractable roof).

The pools are strategically placed around the ship, although two are adjacent on Deck 15. The spacious resort-style Main Pool is lined with cushioned sun beds and features two crescent-shaped hot tubs. The indoor Bamboo Pool offers a much smaller pool and hot tub. While ideal for cruising in chillier northern climates, the latter can get noisy when the roof is closed.

Two pools are located aft. The infinity-edge Horizon Pool on Deck 16 has an amphitheater-style design with multiple levels of sun beds. It also has a bar and transforms into a nighttime entertainment space.

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The kid-friendly, reef-themed Ocean Cay Aquapark features vibrant waterslides and a splash pool. It's located on Deck 19, and if you're cruising without kids, you might not even realize it's there.

The fifth pool isn't open to everyone. It's located forward on Deck 19 within the Yacht Club , the cruise line's elevated "ship within a ship" enclave of 103 staterooms and suites featuring exclusive spaces and amenities. I wasn't booked into the Yacht Club, but I did tour its pool deck. I could see myself spending a sea day there, sipping an Aperol spritz and nibbling on snacks served from the nearby grill.

Helios: Wine Maker

Wine and technology prove to be a perfect pairing in Helios: Wine Maker. This new bar concept on Euribia takes a not-so-novel concept — machine-dispensed wine, 96 options, in fact, in small, medium and large pours — and adds a cool interactive twist.

During any of four sommelier-led master classes, which are each priced at 35 euros ($38) per person, guests are seated around a first-of-its-kind touchscreen table that helps guide them through a sampling of four wines with details on tasting notes and the winemaker's story. Pay attention: There's a pop quiz at the end.

Master class topics include New World versus Old World wines; biodynamic and organic wines; and a revelatory wine and glass pairing with wine glass company Riedel that I enjoyed my first evening on board. But even without a sommelier-led tasting, guests can easily consult touchscreens for more information about the wines they've selected.

Yes, self-dispensing wine bars can be impersonal. What worked for me here was that it made tasting a variety of wines easy and informative. I could read all about a wine before I tried it or, in the case of the master class I attended, discover interesting facts and tasting notes as I sipped. (Yes, that minerality I detected was legit.) The sommelier was there to lead me through layers of information on the touchscreen beneath my wine glasses, making a high-tech process delightfully engaging, as wine tasting should be.

The Galleria

When I first encountered The Galleria, I had flashbacks of being swept up in a crowd of ceiling-gawking tourists in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This gargantuan, two-level promenade on decks 6 and 7 features faux-marble balconies and the longest LED "sky dome" on a cruise ship, which arches overhead like a time-warp hybrid of the Sistine Chapel and a Times Square billboard.

The entire space, which pulses with eye-popping graphics, is home to all specialty restaurants, plus several bars and a whopping 13,756 square feet of shopping opportunities.

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To my surprise, my initial dislike that first evening quickly turned to fascination as I marveled at The Galleria's bold, chameleon-like quality. What might have been just a two-level shopping mall at sea was transformed into a captivating work of art. Maybe it was all the wine I'd sipped, but the massive LED mosaic overhead was hypnotic ... and helped orient me toward specialty dining venues, bars and, most importantly, the right elevator bank to reach my stateroom.

The irony isn't lost on me that I'm giving the most Vegas-like thing on board Euribia an enthusiastic thumbs up.

The eco-conscious message of the hull artwork

A painted hull isn't exactly novel. Norwegian Cruise Line has been doing it since 2002. But the artwork that adorns Euribia — MSC's second ship powered by liquified natural gas, its most energy-efficient vessel and the first to sail a net-zero carbon-emission maiden voyage using bio-LNG fuel — has an important message: #savethesea.

Before boarding Euribia, every guest will spot this hashtag painted in vivid turquoise on both the port and starboard sides and surrounded by stenciled blue sea creatures. The hull artwork, a first for the cruise line, was created by German artist Alex Flämig and chosen by MSC to represent twin goals: to have MSC's entire fleet generate net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and to protect coral and other endangered sea life via its MSC Foundation.

Euribia isn't close to net zero yet, mainly because bio-LNG fuel isn't widely available, but this massive ship is already 44% more efficient than MSC vessels built just 10 years ago. This statistic and other eco-minded onboard practices helped me put a check in the "like" column.

What I didn't like

The stateroom decor and amenities.

I felt hopeful as I swiped my keycard and opened the chic wood-like door, but when I saw my 189-square-foot stateroom, I was shocked — and not in a good way. The carpet, bulky sofa and oversized headboard were all dark brown, while the walls and furniture were beige. The patterned curtains and throw pillows were, you guessed it, brown and beige.

If brown is the new gray, I say no thank you. At least gray can lift and lighten a small space, while brown, especially the espresso-like shade used here (for practicality, I assume), is heavy and somber.

Then there was the artwork: an eel rendered in white dots against a brown ocean and a swirling orange sky. Where were the inspiring #savethesea blues of the hull? A few splashes of turquoise would surely have helped save this stateroom.

More importantly, where were the tissues and body lotion? I discovered that MSC supplies neither. The bathroom itself was a cramped, get-in-and-out-quickly kind of space, but thankfully, there was plenty of hot water eco-consciously generated by heat recovered from the engines.

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That night, I also discovered that the bed with its fluffy duvet and two pillow options was quite comfortable. I slept well — and with the lights off, the monochromatic brown didn't bother me as much.

The lack of Italian food on board

On day two around 4 p.m., I began craving gelato. Bring on the Venchi! But Euribia, along with its Meraviglia-class siblings, features the French-inspired Jean-Philippe Maury Chocolat & Café and Jean-Philippe Crepes & Gelato instead of Venchi, the Italian brand offered on MSC's Seaside-class ships.

For those not in the know, Venchi has been making fine Italian chocolates since 1878, plus various kinds of gelato in traditional Italian flavors since 2007. The latter, in particular, is quite delicious.

My sweet tooth was begging, so I ordered two scoops of Jean-Philippe Maury's gelato: one scoop of pistachio and another of chocolate. Both were tasty, but something was slightly off. What was missing, I decided, was Venchi's transportive Italian authenticity.

This sentiment mimicked my overall feeling about the food on Euribia. Despite having a few delicious bites, the cuisine somehow fell short of expectations.

MSC has steadily improved its culinary offerings over the past several years, and most of what I ate — especially the mozzarella made fresh daily in the Marketplace buffet, as well as the tender gnocchi and slice of well-made margherita pizza I had during my cruise — was satisfying. The standout, however, was a white asparagus appetizer with a tangy Italian blood orange sauce served at the Gala Dinner in the Aurora Borealis main dining room.

As for the extra-charge specialty restaurants, the sample bites I tried in Hola! Tacos & Cantina didn't inspire me to head back for a full meal. The tuna and salmon rolls and robatayaki-style grilled eggplant served family style at Kaito Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar were OK but not outstanding. (I didn't get a chance to try Le Grill, the French brasserie-inspired steakhouse that has replaced Butcher's Cut on Euribia.)

Ultimately, nothing besides that small portion of tender white asparagus (which I would gladly have eaten multiple servings of) was truly memorable. I have sailed with MSC several times and know it's a mainstream line that fills its massive ships by offering enticingly low cruise fares, but I always find myself hoping the dining will be better given the company's Italian ownership.

As it turns out, food inspired by that heritage is what MSC does best.

Bottom line

MSC Euribia, which will cruise northern Europe through late 2024, is designed for affordable family fun, as it offers plenty to keep kids and teens occupied. There are complimentary kids clubs, a Sportsplex for court games and an arcade area for virtual reality fun.

That said, those traveling sans kids will not find themselves out of place. Couples will enjoy the ship's sophisticated spaces and nightly entertainment.

Regardless of who you're traveling with, you can expect an international (mostly European) passenger mix, announcements made in six languages and service that's slower than you're used to.

Give the ship a chance. After a few days, you might, like me, find yourself forgiving Euribia's superficial flaws and embracing the ship's megaship eco-warrior personality.

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A Northern Europe cruise can be as long or as short as you want. We have options from 1, 2 or 3 nights to 7, 9, 11 nights or more . For some cruises, such as the Norwegian fjord or Baltic Sea cruises , you will need to choose dates that are available within the months when we go to those areas. If, however, you were thinking more along the lines of a cruise that stopped in France, the Netherlands or the UK, you will have more room to choose, since we have cruises that go there even in some winter months. Once your dates are set, you can join us for however long you would like, at MSC Cruises we are flexible. You can climb aboard at any moment, either for a long summer holiday with your family, for a short while with friends, or for a romantic getaway with your partner. Tailor your trip with MSC Cruises and enjoy the best the Baltic Sea, the North Atlantic or the Norwegian fjords, visiting countries such as Sweden, Finland, Iceland or Greenland, and discover all they have to offer this summer, you won’t be disappointed!

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