Scandinavia Cruise Holidays
The region of Scandinavia in Northern Europe is a great place for those who love a laid back pace of life, fantastic modern cities, stunning scenery, and lots of nature whilst on a cruise holiday but one of the best aspects of visiting the region is that so much of it is easily accessible via a cruse holiday with the regions fjords, capital cities and popular tourist spots all on offer on a cruise holiday.
If you were to think of what Scandinavia is and where it is located, most of us will think that we know but it is also a case of, if you ask 100 people, you will likely get 100 different answers and that is because the actual definition of Scandinavia is very rigid and refers to different parts of northern Europe depending on where you live and even what language you speak.
In the English speaking world, Scandinavia usually refers to the countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, or to the Scandinavian Peninsula which also takes in parts of Russia and Finland.
Some people consider the Aland Islands, the Faroe Islands, Finland, and Iceland to be part of Scandinavia whilst to many other people the region also takes in what is known in the region as the Nordic Countries of Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Greenland.
No matter what countries you include in a definition of Scandinavia, there are a number of similarities between all of the countries, including strong historical, linguistic and cultural links to each other, and they all have the Nordic Cross on their flags but from our point of view, they are all great destinations for a cruise holiday and they all can be reached either directly or via a Fly Cruise from the United Kingdom.
Cruises To Scandinavia
Cruise Holidays in Scandinavia
If you are looking to cruise to Scandinavia for a cruise holiday, the great news is that you have a huge range of options when it comes to all aspects.
Due to the popularity of the area, the vast majority of cruise lines that operate in Northern Europe offer a number of itineraries, including ones to just the area and ones that take in the region as part of longer trips to the Baltics, to North America and also cruises around Northern Europe.
With all of that in mind, it means that those looking to cruise the region have a great choice of cruise lines, a great choice of cruise ships and wide choice of itineraries to suit most cruises in terms of where the cruises go and how long they ail for, with most cruises being between 7-14 nights.
You can also choose froma range of Fly cruises, where you sail to a departure port in Northern Europe or in Scandinavia to start your cruise holiday, NoFly cruises, where you start and end your holiday in the UK and also repositioning cruises, where you start in the region and sail back to the UK (or vice versa).
Scandinavia Cruise Guide
If you have booked a cruise holiday to the region and area currently researching to make the most of your holiday, our in-depth guides will bring you all of the information that you need to make for a great getaway whilst if you are trying to decide whether a cruse to the region is the right option for you and your family, then our guides will make making that decision much simpler.
Scandinavia Cruise Destinations
Scandinavia is home to many great ports of call, from historic capital cities to small villages and from fjord land towns to arctic hamlets and much more across the many great countries that make up the region.
When it comes to cruising, Norway can be split into 3 distinct different options. The 1st one is cruising the Norwegian Fjords, the 2nd option is cruising the town and cities of the south and western coast and the 3rd option is cruising north to the stunningly beautiful Norwegian arctic.
The great news for all those wanting to visit, is that each option makes for a great cruise holiday and both offer something different.
Sweden offers a number of great cities to visit, including Gothenburg, Malmo and most regularly Stockholm, but it is the natural beauty of the country that is the biggest attractions for any including sailing through the stunning islands of the Stockholm archipelago as you arrive in the nation’s capital.
There are a number of ports of call across Denmark but the high and most popular destination is the nation’s capital city of Copenhagen which has lots to offer all visitors and is also used by many lines as a leading port of departure in the region.
The Finnish capital city of Helsinki is the countries many cruise port of call but what a port of call it is!
Iceland offers a wide range of cruise ports including options in the countries fjord lands and also in the countries capital city of Reykjavik, from where a number of cruise lines also offers cruises from.
The Faroes Islands is a small archipelago located in the North Atlantic between Scotland and Iceland and makes for a great port of call for those who love peace and quiet whilst on a holiday as you can explore the small capital city of Torshavn easily on foot and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Greenland is located off of the coast of Canada with much of it located in the Arctic circle but it is ruled by Denmark which adds a Nordic aspect to its culture with is a fascinating one for visitors to experience.
A stop in the country can be experienced on a northern transatlantic or even directly from the UK where you can experience glaciers, icebergs and even have the opportunity to spot Polar Bears in the wild.
The archipelago of Svalbard is located in the Arctic circle, to the North of Norway and offers the chance to enjoy a remote escape from all of the stresses of modern life whilst taking in some of the world’s most stunning landscapes and lots of incredible wildlife including whales, walruses and even Polar Bears.
Popular Cruise Lines
Due to the popularity of the region, the vast majority of cruise lines that operate in Europe offers cruises to the region, from the biggest lines with the biggest ships to the smallest lines with the smallest ships and from the mass markets lines to luxury lines and everything in between.
Amongst the cruise lines to offers the widest range of itineraries are: NCL, P&O, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Princess.
Scandinavia
Full Name: Scandinavia
Location: Northern Europe
Countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Aland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland
Currency: Euro and Krone
Demonym(s): Scandinavian
Top Ports: Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm
Scandinavia offers just about everything you could want from a holiday but from our point of view is best aspect is the choice of cruise ports on offer and the variety of destinations that can be visited.
It is fair to say that if you idea of a cruise holiday is being able to soak up the sun onboard ship before heading to a beach whilst on shire, the region is probably not for you but if you like to experience history and culture as well as taking in some of the best scenery in the world and lots of incredible wildlife then the region is a great option and one that can be easily enjoyed directly from the United Kingdom.
Best Time To Visit
As the winters can be cold and both spring and autumns in the region can be wet and windy, the best time of the year to visit in during the summer months, especially if you are heading to the most northern parts of the region where 24hours of sunlight can be enjoyed in and around the summer solstice.
If you prefer to get away in winter or are looking for a short break later on in the year, a visit to the biggest cities in November and December can be a great time to visit as each offers a good range of Christmas markets to visit and you often get snow much earlier than we do.
Here at CruiseHols.co.uk we bring you all of the information you will ever need to choose the right cruise destination for you and your family.
Our destination guides include everything from ports to attractions and excursion to the positives and negatives of the destination.
