How Much Does a Norwegian Cruise Cost?

So, word on the street is you’re thinking of taking a Norwegian cruise! In that case, let me be the first to congratulate you - cruises in and of themselves are a memory you can look back on fondly for a lifetime. Cruises to and around Norway, though.... those are special indeed. Few places on Earth offer such scenic views and historical draw in such close proximity, and you’re headed to one of them!

Find the cruise holiday that suits you

The first question you have, if you’re like most of us, is “How much does a Norwegian cruise cost, anyway?”. Well, that’s like asking what meatloaf tastes like; everyone has their own recipe. Cruise lines are no different, with many variations on length of cruise, stateroom selection, amenity packages, and the like. With countless variations within a single cruse line, you can see how the options start to add up when you factor in individual companies. However, there is a “standard” in cruising accommodations, food, port excursions and the like, so it isn’t difficult to estimate a cost for your holiday.

When cruising Norway, the most popular option is to charter with one of the organizations providing smaller, more intimate vessels which specialize in traveling into the interior of Norway. In this way, you get the most “bang for your buck”, seeing more, and doing more for less money. For example, assuming you are a single traveler, your berth on a Seabourne yacht (one of the most popular of the Norwegian cruise providers) will cost from $4,800 USD for a 10 day cruise, and from $6,500 USD for a 16-day cruise. It is worth noting that these are per-person, all-inclusive prices. This means your food, beverages (including alcohol), shipboard entertainment, and the like is covered in your ticket price, and tipping is neither a requirement or expected of you during your cruise.

Incidentals such as port excursions, souvenirs, any last-minute upgrades of your stateroom, flights & other miscellaneous travel expenses are not covered in your ticket.

Getting the best cruise prices

Now, in today’s economic climate, the next word out of your mouth is probably going to be “coupon”. Don’t fret - cruise lines are just like other services in that they use coupons to entice you to patronize them. As such, before and during your decision-making process, you would do well to run a search through Google (or your preferred search engine) to see what coupons you can find. Other sources of coupons & other discounts include your travel agent, preferred miles clubs (offered on many credit cards), and even the cruise lines themselves - remember, they want your business!

Now that you have a bit more ammunition in your battle for the best prices on Norwegian cruises, all that’s left for you to do is pack. Have a good time, and don’t forget your camera!