Cruises to Denmark and the Baltic Sea

Why the Baltic Sea is worth the journey from Australia

The Baltic Sea is one of the world’s great cruising grounds, threading together the capital cities of northern Europe in itineraries that typically run between 6 and 14 nights, with most sailings sitting around 9 nights. Copenhagen is the most popular embarkation and disembarkation port on these itineraries — it is where many voyages begin and end — but sailings also depart from Stockholm, Helsinki and Warnemünde. For Australians, the flight to northern Europe is the long leg; after that, the ship does the work and every port is a short walk from the quay.

Which cruise lines sail to Denmark and the Baltic?

A wide range of lines put Copenhagen on their Baltic itineraries, from large resort-style ships to intimate luxury vessels. MSC Cruises leads the field by volume, followed by Explora Journeys, Silversea Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Princess Cruises and Oceania Cruises also feature, alongside Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises. The variety means you can choose the style of voyage that suits you — high-volume entertainment and multiple dining venues at one end of the scale, or butler-serviced suites and all-inclusive fares at the other.

What ships sail through Copenhagen?

Norwegian Jewel from Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the most active ships on these routes. On board, the Asian fusion at Chin Chin restaurant sits alongside 13 bars and lounges, and the Stardust Theatre delivers live entertainment most evenings. If you are looking at cabins, the Norwegian Jewel cabin and deck plans cover every grade in detail.

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 12.8 m², sleeps 4, with a flexible bed system that converts between queen and twin configurations plus 2 additional berths.
• Ocean-view cabin with obstructed view — 15.0 m², sleeps 4, giving 2 m² more space than the standard ocean-view grade.
• Club Balcony Suite MA — 25.3 m², sleeps 4, with a private balcony and direct sea view.
• Deluxe Family Suite with 2 bedrooms and balcony — 50.5 m², sleeps 6, with 2 completely separate bedrooms so parents and children each have their own retreat.
• The Haven garden villa with 3 bedrooms H1 — 454.4 m², sleeps 8, the largest accommodation on board and more than four times the space of a Club Balcony Suite.

MSC Splendida brings a large-ship experience to the Baltic. The Strand Theatre hosts nightly shows, Club 33 keeps the evening going, and the Purple Jazz Bar offers something quieter. The MSC Yacht Club — a private-enclave concept with its own pool deck, restaurant and around-the-clock butler service — is one of the most distinctive features at sea. The MSC Splendida cabins and deck plans show every grade from the Deluxe Inside (17 m²) to the Grand Suite Aurea (38 m²) and the MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite with Balcony (36 m²).

MSC Magnifica offers a compelling alternative within the MSC fleet. The Aurea Spa includes a genuine halotherapy salt grotto — a feature unique to this ship class — and the 1,200-seat theatre seats more guests than most ships of comparable size. The MSC Yacht Club here also provides an exclusive pool, private restaurant and butler service. See the MSC Magnifica cabins and deck plans for full details.

For luxury sailings, Silver Nova from Silversea Cruises is the newest flagship in the Silversea fleet and among the most spacious ships by guest ratio ever built. Silversea fares on these routes are all-inclusive: butler-serviced suites, exceptional dining, unlimited wines and spirits, Wi-Fi and gratuities are all covered, with shore excursion credits available on higher fare tiers. The Silver Nova cabins and deck plans have full suite specifications. Silver Dawn also sails these waters — check the Silver Dawn cabins and deck plans for suite options.

Jewel of the Seas from Royal Caribbean rounds out the main fleet on these routes, with 16 bars, the ShipShape Day Spa and a 10-storey Centrum shopping atrium. See the Jewel of the Seas cabins and deck plans for the full range. Royal Caribbean regularly runs fare promotions such as BOGO and last-minute offers, which our team monitors for you.

Explora Journeys sails the Baltic on EXPLORA IV and the forthcoming EXPLORA V. EXPLORA V joins the fleet in 2027 — cabin details are available now on the EXPLORA V cabins and deck plans page, where the Owner’s Residence suite runs to 155 m², more than twice the size of the next largest Residence category. The EXPLORA IV cabins and deck plans cover that ship’s full suite range. Explora Journeys’ Sky & Sea fare tier bundles the voyage with international return flights, private transfers and hotel stays, making the logistics straightforward for Australian travellers.

Are there deals on Baltic cruises to Denmark?

Reduced fares are available across these itineraries, with discounts of up to 50% on one departure — that is the maximum, measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. Most reduced sailings are discounted by around 7%, so the headline figure applies to a single outlier rather than the full range. Our team watches these fares and our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find a lower price elsewhere, we will match it.

What itinerary shape should I expect?

These sailings are a mix of round trips and one-way voyages — a good number do not return to the port they leave from. If you are booking a one-way sailing that starts in, say, Copenhagen and ends in Stockholm, a short domestic or intra-European flight connects the two ends. CruiseAway can book that return leg along with your pre- or post-cruise hotel nights and transfers, so nothing is left as a loose end. Always check the disembarkation port before you book — the FACTS on each sailing show it clearly.

Shore trips and excursions in the Baltic

Baltic ports are among the easiest in the world to explore independently, but a guided tour gets you further in the time available. Copenhagen rewards a full day — the old harbour district, the royal palaces and the city’s cycling culture all sit within easy reach of the cruise terminal. Other Baltic ports on these itineraries each have their own character, from the medieval old towns of the region to waterfront fish markets. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free at Sea fare includes US$50 shore excursion credits per port — a practical way to offset tour costs across a 9-night voyage.

How does CruiseAway make this easier to book?

Every sailing here involves a flight from Australia, so the holiday is always more than just the ship. Through our DreamAway Packages, our cruise experts can bundle your international flights, hotel nights either side of the cruise, transfers between the airport and the pier, and any tours you want ashore — all on one booking, at one price. If you are flying into Copenhagen and disembarking in Stockholm, we connect the dots so you are not managing five separate bookings. Our Best Price Guarantee applies to the cruise fare, and our team’s knowledge of Baltic ships and fares is what makes the difference between a good price and the right cabin for your trip.

For a broader view of ocean cruises around Europe, or to compare the full range of Baltic Sea and Copenhagen sailings, both pages are worth a look. Travellers considering Princess Cruises can explore the Princess Australia 2026–2027 season and the latest Princess Cruises deals, as well as Princess sailings departing Brisbane in 2027. The Princess 2027–2028 season launch covers the next wave of itineraries. Silversea fans can compare sailings on the dedicated Silversea cruises from Australia page, and MSC travellers planning a longer voyage may be interested in MSC world cruise options. Oceania World Cruise & Grand Voyages rounds out the longer-voyage options for those with more time.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.