If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering how much Norwegian Fjords cruises actually cost. I’ve been on many Fjords cruises and have spent a lot of time researching the cheapest ways to cruise.
In this post, we will look at the prices of Norwegian Fjords cruises on the following cruise lines: MSC Cruises, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, and Hurtigruten.
How Much Do Norwegian Fjord Cruises Cost?
The average cost of a 7-night Norwegian Cruise sailing from the UK in May is £884 ($1100). This rises slightly to £963 ($1200) in July and drops to £861 ($1050) in September.
MSC, Princess, and P&O cruises are consistently the cheapest options when it comes to Norwegian Fjord cruises.
I recently cruised to the Norwegian Fjords onboard Anthem of the Seas seen. I paid £842 for the 7-night cruise, based on two sharing in a balcony cabin.
Example Cruise Prices – 7 Nights From The UK
The table below shows example prices for a selection of Fjords cruises. All cruises are seven days long, although some companies offer longer itineraries at a greater cost.
Each cruise was found either on the cruise lines’ website or on large cruise travel agents’ websites. Only one example from each cruise line was used for the comparison, but these are the cheapest prices I found publicly available.
All these prices are for an inside cabin. Balcony cabins will be more expensive.
Of course, cruise prices vary, but the prices below provide a good idea of what to expect.
| May | July | September | |
| Cunard Cruises | £996 ($1245) | £806 ($1007) | £789 ($986) |
| MSC Cruises | £636 ($795) | Not Available | £685 ($856) |
| P&O Cruises | £542 ($677) | £600 ($750) | £580 ($725) |
| Princess Cruises | £569 ($711) | £664 ($830) | Not Available |
| Royal Caribbean | £996 ($1245) | £962 ($1202) | £849 ($1060) |
| Hurtigruten * | £1570 ($1965) | £1786 ($2236) | £1406 ($1760) |
* Cruise from Norway, not the UK.
When is The Best Time to Cruise to The Fjords?
June to August is the peak season for Norwegian Fjord cruises.
The end of July and August are usually the most expensive time to cruise, mostly because this is when British schools are on their summer holidays.
Hurtigruten sails around Norway all year round, but most of their cruises start from Norway, not from the UK
To learn more about when to cruise to Norway, check out this post:
When is The Best Time to Cruise to Norway? – Season Price Guide
It’s Important to Look at What The Cruise Fare Includes
Some cruise lines include more than others, so it is always worth checking what “extras” you may have to budget for. Many cruise lines charge additional gratuities or tips.
Below are examples of gratuity costs from 6 of the largest US cruise lines.
| Cruise Line | Gratuity Cost (Standard Cabin) | Gratuity Cost (Suite) |
| Royal Caribbean | $18 | $20.50 |
| Carnival | $16 | $18 |
| Princess Cruises | $17 | $18* |
| Celebrity Cruises | $18 | $19.00* |
| Holland America | $17 | $19 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | $20 | $25 |
P&O cruise fares include gratuities.
MSC fares OFTEN include gratuities, but check at the time of booking as this depends on a few factors, including where you are booking from.
To learn more about this, check out this post:
MSC and Gratuities – Your Guide on How Much You Can Expect to Pay
Cunard, Princess, and Royal Caribbean will add a daily gratuity to your onboard account, or you can arrange to pay them upfront before you go.
To learn more about what gratuities are, check out this post:
Cruise Gratuities: A Simple Step by Step Guide For First Time Cruisers
Price Variety by Cruise Line – Budget to Premium
There are a number of cruise lines that cruise the Norwegian Fjords and there is a wide variety in prices.
The seven cruises discussed below are all with lines that I have personally cruised with (apart from Hurtigruten, who I haven’t cruised with yet).
MSC Cruises – A Budget Option
The average cost of a 7-night Norwegian Fjord cruise with MSC is £660 ($820) per person.
It is possible to find MSC cruises to northern European destinations like Bruge and Hamburg for as little as £400 ($520) for the week. Norway cruises tend to be a little more expensive.
MSC Cruises are consistently winning awards as a family cruise line. They offer great value cruises and now include gratuities in the cruise fare. MSC are popular with young cruisers, families and groups.
In 2021, my parents took a Norwegian Fjord cruise on the MSC Virtuosa. They had a great time and would recommend it to others.
Find out what I thought of one of MSC’s largest ships, World Europa here:
P&O Cruises – Budget Option
The average cost of a 7-night Norwegian Fjord cruise with P&O Cruises is £570 ($700) per person.
P&O often offers discounted third and fourth passenger places when sharing a cabin, which can reduce the per-person cost considerably.
P&O is a British cruise line that focuses on the family market. It often offers cheap family deals and cruises primarily around Europe.
P&O include gratuities in their pricing.
The experience onboard is very British, with lots of tea, Yorkshire puddings, and UK plug sockets on board.
I took a cruise on P&O’s newest, family-orientated ship, Arvia.
To get an idea what cruising with P&O is like watch the video below:
Princess Cruises – A Mid-Range Option
The average cost of a 7-night Norwegian Fjord cruise with Princess Cruises is £620 ($770) per person. Daily gratuities will be added to this price.
Princess Cruises are a cruise line owned by the Carnival Corporation.
They focus on high-quality food, entertainment, and service.
Princess is definitely one of my favourite cruise lines, their ships are gorgeous and the experience onboard is very relaxing.
There is usually a variety of nationalities onboard Princess cruises, but English is the primary language spoken on board.
Princess cruises don’t include gratuities, but there is an option to upgrade to “Princess +.” For an additional cost (at the time of writing £50 a day), gratuities, drinks, and Wi-Fi are included.
To explore a Princess ship, check out this video:
Royal Caribbean – A Mid-Range Option
The average cost of a 7-night Norwegian Fjord cruise with Royal Caribbean is £930 ($1100) per person. A daily gratuity will be added to this price.
I cruised with Royal Caribbean to the fjords for £842 in a balcony cabin, so there are deals to be found if you know where to look.
Royal Caribbean have the biggest cruise ships on the market and they constantly fill the ships with new and exciting innovations.
It is almost impossible to be bored on a Royal Caribbean cruise, the daily schedule is busy and there are things going on around the clock.
There are multiple dining options on board all ships, and the food is generally of high quality.
Daily gratuities will be added to your account, as with most American cruise lines.
When I wanted to take my nieces on a cruise, I chose Anthem of the Seas, sailing to Norway. Find out about that good value cruise here:
Cunard – A Mid Range Option
The average cost of a 7-night Norwegian Fjord cruise with Cunard is £860 ($1070) per person. A daily gratuity will be added to this price.
Cunard is what many would consider traditional ocean cruising.
It has a very strict dress code and multiple formal nights.
Cunard cruise ships are very traditional and elegant in their design, you’ll find a lot of wood, original artwork, and big vases of flowers.
If you are looking for a relaxed, easy-going cruise, Cunard is not the cruise line for you. However, the Cunard experience is quite unique, and they do what they do very well.
Find out what I thought of Queen Mary 2 – the last Ocean Liner at sea when I sailed on her here:
Hurtigruten – An Expensive/Expedition Option
The average cost of a 7-night Norwegian Fjord cruise with Hurtigruten is £1600 ($200) per person.
Hurtigruten deserves a special mention when it comes to Fjords cruises.
They are the one cruise line here that I have never sailed with – although I would love to!
They are more expensive than mainstream cruises, they have been sailing the Norwegian coast since 1893 so nobody knows Norway better – they say they “don’t know the locals – they are the locals.”
If you want a seven-day cruise, you will have to factor in flights to Norway; seven-day cruises start and end there.
Some cruises leave from the UK, but they are usually for 11 days or longer, and fares are far more expensive.
At the time of writing, 11-day cruises start from around £2500/$3130 for a November sailing.
Wild Card Option – Havila
Havila isn’t actually a cruise line, they operate a fleet of state-of-the-art ferries.
Our ships sail using a combination of battery power and liquefied natural gas (LNG). This reduces CO2 emissions by around 25% and NOx emissions by 80-95%. With the gradual blending of biogas, emissions of CO2 will be reduced to 50% in 2023 and 80% in 2024.
Havila Voyages
On a voyage with Havila, you can stop at multiple Norwegian coastal ports.
They sail all year round, from Kirkenes in the north of Norway to Bergen in the south.
If you want to have the opportunity to experience the real Norway, they might be worth considering! You will have to get a flight to Norway first though…
I took an unforgettable winter trip with Havila. Find out more about that here:
Before You Go
To learn more about cruising to the Norwegian Fjords, check out this post next:
7 Reasons Why Your First Cruise Should be to Norway
Find out what I pack for a summer cruise to Norway here:
I Took a Summer Cruise To Norway – Here’s What I Packed (Clothes, Accessories & More)
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