Northern Europe

Small Ship Cruises & Expeditions

Discover Northern Treasures

Embark on an enriching small ship cruise through Northern Europe, where you'll discover a tapestry of historic cities, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural wonders. Explore the majestic fjords of Norway, the vibrant cities of the Baltic, the mystical landscapes of Iceland, and the captivating history of Scotland. With smaller ships, you can access remote ports and hidden gems that larger vessels can't reach, offering an intimate and immersive experience.

From witnessing the northern lights in Norway to exploring the historic streets of Stockholm, our cruises provide a perfect blend of iconic highlights and off-the-beaten-path discoveries. Let Wild Earth Travel guide you to your ideal voyage, where our passionate team offers impartial advice for an unforgettable journey through Northern Europe.

Northern Europe Highlights

Northern Europe Brochure

Benefits of booking with Wild Earth Travel:

Wild Earth Travel is owned and operated by expedition leaders with over 30 years' experience voyaging, leading and creating expeditions all over the globe.

• We Are Travellers. Our team of small ship cruise specialists is very well travelled. We have led small ship cruises all over the world and experienced the most unique and fascinating corners of the planet, and we love sharing our experiences with you!

• Unbiased Advice. Our team are all passionate expedition and small cruise ship travellers, and our knowledge and stories come from our own personal experiences, which we then use to match you with the best small ship options for you.

• Largest Choice Providers. Our collection of small ship cruises is constantly growing, we now feature over 1200 cruises aboard more than 80 small ships. Our insider knowledge of the industry means there is barely a ship or a destination worldwide that we haven't experienced.

• Convenience Matters. We offer you the ability to pay in the original currency of the ship operator, meaning that you won't pay more in currency buffers. You can be assured that you are in safe hands as our team of specialists guide you through the entire booking process.

• Personalised Service. As you prepare for your cruise, we will be in touch to ensure you have everything you need, from packing lists and suggested reading lists to pre- and post- transfers and accommodation. For some cruises, there may be the option to add on extra activities.

• We Know Northern Europe! We’ve booked many happy cruise travellers aboard small ships in Northern Europe and travelled extensively there ourselves!

Featured Northern Europe Cruises

Below is a selection of the expedition cruises we offer to Northern Europe. Our collection ranges from 4 to 21 days, and from adventure and expedition to luxury-style ships.

Northern Europe / Scandinavia

Follow the Northern Lights – Norway to Finland | Season 2025 – 2026

17 days from
$489 AUD per day
Northern Europe / Scandinavia

The North Cape Line - Full Voyage - 15 Days From Oslo to Oslo

15 days from
$326 AUD per day
  • Scandinavia ExpeditionExpedition
  • The North Cape Line - Full Voyage - 15 Days From Oslo to Oslo in Scandinavia: ship
  • Next departure on Sept. 26, 2025
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Northern Europe / British Isles

Scotland Slowly - 11 Day Adventure Cruise

11 days from
$673 USD per day
Northern Europe / Scandinavia

Norwegian Round Voyage

12 days from
€103 EUR per day
  • Norwegian Round Voyage in Scandinavia: ship
  • Next departure on Sept. 16, 2024
Northern Europe / British Isles

Classic Scottish Luxury Hotel Barges Cruise

7 days from
€699 EUR per day
Northern Europe / British Isles

Scottish Archipelagos & the Faroe Islands: Nordic Heritage & Island Identities

10 days from
$1,301 AUD per day
  • British Isles YachtYacht
  • Scottish Archipelagos & the Faroe Islands: Nordic Heritage & Island Identities in British Isles: ship
  • Next departure on May 12, 2025

If you'd like to learn about some of our other Northern Europe itineraries, please contact us. You may also be interested other European cruising destinations including Croatia or the Greek Islands.

Watch Our Europe Webinars

Amazing Norway

In the webinar, we discuss the following with Hurtigruten Expeditions (who have been sailing the Norwegian coastline for 130 years): - The Northern Lights / Midnight Sun - Highlights of the Norwegian coastline - Land adventure options

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Scotland, British Isles & Faroes

Ellen from Wild Earth Travel discusses our escorted expedition to the British Isles, which sailed in May 2024. This time, we've added the chance to take a guided tour of Edinburgh and an expedition to the rarely visited Faroe Islands, which are steeped in fascinating history, culture, and untouched landscapes.

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Norway Northern Lights & the North Cape Line

Tomasa from Wild Earth Travel tells us about her recent small ship cruise along the Norwegian Coast. Find out about the Northern Lights, North Cape and more!

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We look forward to helping you plan an incredible adventure to Northern Europe

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