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North Sea expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does North Sea cost?

Sailings to North Sea in our inventory embark from Hamburg, Kiel, Oslo and Tromso. Voyages to North Sea in our inventory start from $2000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to North Sea?

Itineraries to North Sea start from 4 nights.

When do voyages to North Sea depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

Which upcoming departures include North Sea?

Upcoming departures in our inventory: 7 November 2026 aboard MS Midnatsol (Hurtigruten, 14 nights); 13 November 2026 aboard MS Midnatsol (Hurtigruten, 14 nights); 14 November 2026 aboard Le Commandant Charcot (Ponant, 10 nights, from $12,000); 21 November 2026 aboard MS Midnatsol (Hurtigruten, 14 nights); 27 November 2026 aboard MS Midnatsol (Hurtigruten, 14 nights); 5 December 2026 aboard MS Midnatsol (Hurtigruten, 14 nights); 11 December 2026 aboard MS Midnatsol (Hurtigruten, 14 nights); 19 December 2026 aboard MS Midnatsol (Hurtigruten, 14 nights). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How many itineraries to Europe include North Sea?

127 of the 4469 departures to Europe currently on sale include North Sea, across 6 operators: Hurtigruten, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Ponant, Scenic, Seabourn and Aurora Expeditions.

Which cruise lines sail to North Sea?

6 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to North Sea: Hurtigruten, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Ponant, Scenic, Seabourn and Aurora Expeditions.

How many departures to North Sea are on sale, and when do they leave?

127 scheduled departures to North Sea are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

How long are itineraries to North Sea?

Itineraries to North Sea in our inventory range from 4 to 37 nights.

What is the most common itinerary length for North Sea, and when is departure activity highest?

The most common itinerary length to North Sea in our inventory is 14 nights, and January has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in North Sea?

Ships sailing North Sea in our inventory include MS Midnatsol (Hurtigruten, 500 guests), HANSEATIC nature (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 230 guests), MS EUROPA (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 400 guests), MS EUROPA 2 (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 500 guests) and MS Otto Sverdrup (Hurtigruten, 638 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to North Sea embark?

Departures to North Sea in our inventory embark from Hamburg, Kiel, Oslo and Tromso.

Which places feature on itineraries to North Sea?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Bergen, Honningsvåg, North Sea crossing, Tromsø, Stavanger, Esbjerg, Ålesund and Svolvær. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.

Are any North Sea departures discounted right now?

Yes: 2 of the North Sea departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 20%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How do starting prices for North Sea compare across operators?

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises from $2000, Hurtigruten from $5000, Seabourn from $6000, Ponant from $9000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

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