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Northland Cruise from Hamburg aboard MSC Preziosa with visits to Germany and Norway for 15 days
Northland Cruise from Hamburg aboard MSC Preziosa with visits to Germany and Norway for 15 days
About this cruise
Embark on a 15-day cruise adventure in Northland, setting sail from Hamburg aboard the MSC Preziosa ship. During your journey, you`ll have the opportunity to explore various captivating destinations in Germany and Norway.
Day 2: Sea day.
Day 3: Stavanger, Norway. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 17:00. Duration of port stay: 10 hours. Norway`s fourth largest city gained its size through herring fishing. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was also home to the world`s largest canning industry. Today, Norway`s oil capital showcases a mixture of Nordic coziness and cosmopolitanism, which can be felt particularly when visiting the fish market. As the city has been spared from any fires, entire neighborhoods with old wooden houses have been preserved. Nearly 200 of these restored white wooden buildings in narrow, steep streets with cobblestones and gas lanterns in the Gamle Stavanger district recall the time of the city`s founding. Attractions: Canning Museum, Valbergturm, Maritime Museum, Utstein Monastery, Lysefjord, Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral.
Day 4: Ålesund, Norway. Arrival time: 09:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 9 hours. The port city of Ålesund, located on three islands, was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style after the great fire of 1904. The best view of the city in the sea and the archipelago can be seen from the viewpoint hill "Aksla", which can be reached on foot via 418 steps or more comfortably by car. There is the panoramic restaurant "Fjellstua" located there. The Ålesund Museum offers insight into the city`s history. At the "Atlanterhavs" Park, you can observe the marine creatures of the Atlantic in large seawater aquariums. About 4 km east of the center is the Sunnmøre Museum, which consists of several departments. The Medieval Museum provides an insight into the everyday life of that time, and you can also visit an open-air museum and a boat exhibition with old fishing boats and reconstructed Viking ships. A special nature experience awaits on the popular excursion to the bird island "Runde" southwest of Ålesund. When departing from June to October: Alesund (Norway): 09:45 - 10:00 a.m. & additionally from June to August: Geiranger (Norway): 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. & September to October: Hjorundfjorden (Norway): 12:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Day 5 - 6: Sea day.
Day 7: Longyearbyen (Svalbard), Svalbard. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 16:00. Duration of port stay: 9 hours. Longyearbyen is the capital of the Svalbard archipelago (Spitsbergen). During some geological ages, the island was near the equator. At that time, many trees grew on Svalbard, which later turned into coal. Due to continental drift, the island group slowly migrated towards the North Pole. Attractions: Art gallery, "Svalbard" museum, where among other things, stuffed Arctic animals and objects from the mining industry, as well as some trapper huts, are exhibited.
Day 8: Honningsvåg (North Cape), Norway. Arrival time: 23:00. The Norwegian fishing town of Honningsvag is located approximately 25 km from the North Cape. This is the second northernmost point in Europe and is located on the Norwegian island of Mageroya. The North Cape offers a magnificent view over the northern Arctic Ocean. But the most beautiful attraction is witnessing the midnight sun. This natural phenomenon can only be seen north of the Arctic Circle. It is based on the fact that in the Arctic regions, the sun remains above the horizon even at midnight during the summer.
Day 9: Honningsvåg (North Cape), Norway. Departure time: 05:00. The Norwegian fishing town of Honningsvag is located approximately 25 km from the North Cape. This is the second northernmost point in Europe and is located on the Norwegian island of Mageroya. The North Cape offers a magnificent view over the northern Arctic Ocean. But the most beautiful attraction is witnessing the midnight sun. This natural phenomenon can only be seen north of the Arctic Circle. It is based on the fact that in the Arctic regions, the sun remains above the horizon even at midnight during the summer.
Day 9: Hammerfest, Norway. Arrival time: 10:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 8 hours. Hammerfest is the northernmost city in the world. In 1819, the exact measurement of the world began here. This is commemorated by the Meridian Column at the harbor. From the hill "Salen," there is a fantastic view of the many colorful wooden houses of the town, arranged in a semicircle around the bay. Other attractions include the observation tower "Varden," the reconstruction museum, the Catholic church, and the Polar Bear Club.
Day 10: Tromsø, Norway. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 16:00. Duration of port stay: 9 hours. In the north of Norway, above the Arctic Circle, stretches the city of Tromsø with a population of 60,000. It is the largest metropolis in the north, along with the Russian city of Murmansk, and is popular among tourists from all over the world. Tromsø is one of the best places to observe the spectacular Northern Lights. Other attractions include the impressive Arctic Cathedral, the Polar Museum, and the world`s northernmost botanical garden. Fish lovers will find themselves in the right place in Tromsø! Numerous restaurants and bars serve freshly caught and excellent fish. In summer, the Telegrafbukta beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists, although the water is too cold for swimming, with temperatures rarely exceeding 10°Celsius.
Day 11: Leknes (Lofoten), Norway. Arrival time: 10:00. Departure time: 19:00. Duration of port stay: 9 hours. Leknes is the second largest place on Vestågøy and the center of the "Lofoten Archipelago". The Lofoten Islands are a approximately 170 km long chain of islands in the Atlantic and are among the most fascinating parts of the Norwegian coast. The harbor is also the trade and administrative center of the Vestvågøy municipality and the nearest larger shopping town for the residents of the neighboring islands. Attractions: Town Hall, exhibition space for works by local artists and artisans in the municipality`s town hall, the churches of "Borge" and "Buksnes" located near the city.
Day 12: Sea day.
Day 13: Bergen, Norway. Arrival time: 08:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 10 hours. Bergen is one of the most charming cities in Norway, not least because of its unique location between seven hills. The city, with a population of 218,000, is the second largest in the country and the capital of the Hordaland County. In 1070, Bishop Olav Kyrre granted Bergen city rights, and in 1217, King Hakon IV declared it the capital of Norway. The oldest and most famous wooden houses in the city can be found on Bryggen, the former Hanseatic wharf. These unique buildings have been included in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites, as one of four sites in Norway. Places of interest include the Hanseatic Museum, Bryggen Museum, Bergenhus Fortress, Mariakirken, Jorgenskirken, and the leprosy museum, as well as the aquarium.
Day 14: Sea day.
Day 15: Hamburg, Germany. Arrival time: 07:00. The second largest city in Germany (1.8 million inhabitants) is located on the rivers Elbe and Alster. Because of this location, Hamburg has a dense network of waterways, even more bridges than Venice! The Hanseatic city is one of the most important economic locations in Germany with its seaport and media and cultural center. The contrasting city offers a distinct entertainment culture, which can be experienced in the legendary amusement district of St. Pauli as well as in the musical halls and theaters. The 1,200-year-old city is appreciated not only by culture enthusiasts, but also by scene-goers, as alongside traditional Kontor buildings, buildings with the most modern shops and bars are popping up. Other attractions include "Michel", the entire port area, Jungfernstieg, Reeperbahn, the television tower, Hagenbeck Zoo, Speicherstadt, Mönckebergstraße, Jacobikirche, and the fish market.
Cabin Prices
The cruise price at the top of the page (2.429€) is listed for the accommodation of one person in a double cabin. To get the total cabin cost, multiply this price by two. All subsequent prices are listed for the entire cabin and do not require additional multiplication.
All prices presented on this website are approximate and do not constitute a public offer. For precise price information, please contact the service provider.
Single Cabin Price
| Cruise Date | Interior Cabin | Ocean View Cabin | Balcony Cabin | Suite |
| 20/06/2025 - 04/07/2025 | 4.490€ | 5.250€ | 5.690€ | 7.890€ |
Double Cabin Price
| Cruise Date | Interior Cabin | Ocean View Cabin | Balcony Cabin | Suite |
| 20/06/2025 - 04/07/2025 | 4.860€ | 5.460€ | 6.060€ | 7.860€ |
Cabin Price for Two Adults with One Child
| Cruise Date | Interior Cabin | Ocean View Cabin | Balcony Cabin | Suite |
| 20/06/2025 - 04/07/2025 | 6.370€ | 6.840€ | 7.350€ | 13.920€ |
Cabin Price for Two Adults with Two Children
| Cruise Date | Interior Cabin | Ocean View Cabin | Balcony Cabin | Suite |
| 20/06/2025 - 04/07/2025 | 7.720€ | 8.260€ | 8.840€ | 16.820€ |
Cruise Route
Day 1: Hamburg, Germany. Departure time: 19:00. The second largest city in Germany (1.8 million inhabitants) is located on the rivers Elbe and Alster. Because of this location, Hamburg has a dense network of waterways, even more bridges than Venice! The Hanseatic city is one of the most important economic locations in Germany with its seaport and media and cultural center. The contrasting city offers a distinct entertainment culture, which can be experienced in the legendary amusement district of St. Pauli as well as in the musical halls and theaters. The 1,200-year-old city is appreciated not only by culture enthusiasts, but also by scene-goers, as alongside traditional Kontor buildings, buildings with the most modern shops and bars are popping up. Other attractions include "Michel", the entire port area, Jungfernstieg, Reeperbahn, the television tower, Hagenbeck Zoo, Speicherstadt, Mönckebergstraße, Jacobikirche, and the fish market.Day 2: Sea day.
Day 3: Stavanger, Norway. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 17:00. Duration of port stay: 10 hours. Norway`s fourth largest city gained its size through herring fishing. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was also home to the world`s largest canning industry. Today, Norway`s oil capital showcases a mixture of Nordic coziness and cosmopolitanism, which can be felt particularly when visiting the fish market. As the city has been spared from any fires, entire neighborhoods with old wooden houses have been preserved. Nearly 200 of these restored white wooden buildings in narrow, steep streets with cobblestones and gas lanterns in the Gamle Stavanger district recall the time of the city`s founding. Attractions: Canning Museum, Valbergturm, Maritime Museum, Utstein Monastery, Lysefjord, Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral.
Day 4: Ålesund, Norway. Arrival time: 09:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 9 hours. The port city of Ålesund, located on three islands, was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style after the great fire of 1904. The best view of the city in the sea and the archipelago can be seen from the viewpoint hill "Aksla", which can be reached on foot via 418 steps or more comfortably by car. There is the panoramic restaurant "Fjellstua" located there. The Ålesund Museum offers insight into the city`s history. At the "Atlanterhavs" Park, you can observe the marine creatures of the Atlantic in large seawater aquariums. About 4 km east of the center is the Sunnmøre Museum, which consists of several departments. The Medieval Museum provides an insight into the everyday life of that time, and you can also visit an open-air museum and a boat exhibition with old fishing boats and reconstructed Viking ships. A special nature experience awaits on the popular excursion to the bird island "Runde" southwest of Ålesund. When departing from June to October: Alesund (Norway): 09:45 - 10:00 a.m. & additionally from June to August: Geiranger (Norway): 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. & September to October: Hjorundfjorden (Norway): 12:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Day 5 - 6: Sea day.
Day 7: Longyearbyen (Svalbard), Svalbard. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 16:00. Duration of port stay: 9 hours. Longyearbyen is the capital of the Svalbard archipelago (Spitsbergen). During some geological ages, the island was near the equator. At that time, many trees grew on Svalbard, which later turned into coal. Due to continental drift, the island group slowly migrated towards the North Pole. Attractions: Art gallery, "Svalbard" museum, where among other things, stuffed Arctic animals and objects from the mining industry, as well as some trapper huts, are exhibited.
Day 8: Honningsvåg (North Cape), Norway. Arrival time: 23:00. The Norwegian fishing town of Honningsvag is located approximately 25 km from the North Cape. This is the second northernmost point in Europe and is located on the Norwegian island of Mageroya. The North Cape offers a magnificent view over the northern Arctic Ocean. But the most beautiful attraction is witnessing the midnight sun. This natural phenomenon can only be seen north of the Arctic Circle. It is based on the fact that in the Arctic regions, the sun remains above the horizon even at midnight during the summer.
Day 9: Honningsvåg (North Cape), Norway. Departure time: 05:00. The Norwegian fishing town of Honningsvag is located approximately 25 km from the North Cape. This is the second northernmost point in Europe and is located on the Norwegian island of Mageroya. The North Cape offers a magnificent view over the northern Arctic Ocean. But the most beautiful attraction is witnessing the midnight sun. This natural phenomenon can only be seen north of the Arctic Circle. It is based on the fact that in the Arctic regions, the sun remains above the horizon even at midnight during the summer.
Day 9: Hammerfest, Norway. Arrival time: 10:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 8 hours. Hammerfest is the northernmost city in the world. In 1819, the exact measurement of the world began here. This is commemorated by the Meridian Column at the harbor. From the hill "Salen," there is a fantastic view of the many colorful wooden houses of the town, arranged in a semicircle around the bay. Other attractions include the observation tower "Varden," the reconstruction museum, the Catholic church, and the Polar Bear Club.
Day 10: Tromsø, Norway. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 16:00. Duration of port stay: 9 hours. In the north of Norway, above the Arctic Circle, stretches the city of Tromsø with a population of 60,000. It is the largest metropolis in the north, along with the Russian city of Murmansk, and is popular among tourists from all over the world. Tromsø is one of the best places to observe the spectacular Northern Lights. Other attractions include the impressive Arctic Cathedral, the Polar Museum, and the world`s northernmost botanical garden. Fish lovers will find themselves in the right place in Tromsø! Numerous restaurants and bars serve freshly caught and excellent fish. In summer, the Telegrafbukta beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists, although the water is too cold for swimming, with temperatures rarely exceeding 10°Celsius.
Day 11: Leknes (Lofoten), Norway. Arrival time: 10:00. Departure time: 19:00. Duration of port stay: 9 hours. Leknes is the second largest place on Vestågøy and the center of the "Lofoten Archipelago". The Lofoten Islands are a approximately 170 km long chain of islands in the Atlantic and are among the most fascinating parts of the Norwegian coast. The harbor is also the trade and administrative center of the Vestvågøy municipality and the nearest larger shopping town for the residents of the neighboring islands. Attractions: Town Hall, exhibition space for works by local artists and artisans in the municipality`s town hall, the churches of "Borge" and "Buksnes" located near the city.
Day 12: Sea day.
Day 13: Bergen, Norway. Arrival time: 08:00. Departure time: 18:00. Duration of port stay: 10 hours. Bergen is one of the most charming cities in Norway, not least because of its unique location between seven hills. The city, with a population of 218,000, is the second largest in the country and the capital of the Hordaland County. In 1070, Bishop Olav Kyrre granted Bergen city rights, and in 1217, King Hakon IV declared it the capital of Norway. The oldest and most famous wooden houses in the city can be found on Bryggen, the former Hanseatic wharf. These unique buildings have been included in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites, as one of four sites in Norway. Places of interest include the Hanseatic Museum, Bryggen Museum, Bergenhus Fortress, Mariakirken, Jorgenskirken, and the leprosy museum, as well as the aquarium.
Day 14: Sea day.
Day 15: Hamburg, Germany. Arrival time: 07:00. The second largest city in Germany (1.8 million inhabitants) is located on the rivers Elbe and Alster. Because of this location, Hamburg has a dense network of waterways, even more bridges than Venice! The Hanseatic city is one of the most important economic locations in Germany with its seaport and media and cultural center. The contrasting city offers a distinct entertainment culture, which can be experienced in the legendary amusement district of St. Pauli as well as in the musical halls and theaters. The 1,200-year-old city is appreciated not only by culture enthusiasts, but also by scene-goers, as alongside traditional Kontor buildings, buildings with the most modern shops and bars are popping up. Other attractions include "Michel", the entire port area, Jungfernstieg, Reeperbahn, the television tower, Hagenbeck Zoo, Speicherstadt, Mönckebergstraße, Jacobikirche, and the fish market.