$4599—Europe: save up to 53% on 8-country summer fly-cruise
Waterfront capitals and Nordic harbour cities explored at a slower and more relaxed pace this August
Why We Love This Deal
This is the kind of deal where you drop everything and go. Last-minute European summer cruise packages are uncommon now, especially this close to departure. Ships often fill months ahead, and northern Europe is rarely straightforward to package well. The lowest comparable cruise-only fare we found was $4336 per person. From $4599, Travelzoo members also get flights from Australia, a 4-star Helsinki hotel stay and port transfer before boarding Norwegian Sun. More at Sea perks are included too, covering drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and shore credit. Our research found that you can’t put this trip together yourself for less. Booking with Ecruising saves Travelzoo members up to 53%, or $5163 per person.
Travelzoo loves: the way this sailing connects northern Europe by water. It moves from Helsinki’s calm harbour to Tallinn’s medieval old town, Stockholm’s islands and Copenhagen’s canals in one smooth journey. These compact, walkable cities were shaped by trade routes, ports and waterfront life.
What's included
- Economy class flights with a full-service carrier from Australia* to Helsinki, returning from Copenhagen
- 1 night, 4-star hotel stay in Helsinki
- One-way coach transfer from Helsinki hotel to port
- 9-night Baltic cruise onboard the Norwegian Sun, from Helsinki to Copenhagen
- Ports of call: Tallinn, Stockholm, Riga, Klaipeda, Gdynia, Berlin (Warnemunde) and Hamburg
- Dining across a range of complimentary venues
- Most onboard entertainment, including live music and performance
- Prepaid gratuities
- All port fees and government taxes
- More at Sea Bonus Perks:
- Onboard specialty dining package with exclusive dining experiences (up to 4 restaurants)
- Onboard beverage package with cocktails, premium spirits, wine, beer, juices and soft drinks
- Onboard Wi-Fi package of 150 minutes per person
- USD 50 shore excursion credit at each port of call
When
This itinerary departs Australia* on 12 August 2026.
Book by 29 May 2026.
Cabin upgrades
Featured prices are based on an Inside cabin while cruising. We've also found savings on cabin upgrades. Opt for a luxurious Balcony and you'll save up to 59% per person. Upgrades start at $300:
- +$300 for an Oceanview cabin
- +$400 for a Balcony
To find out more, see our partner's website.
Travelzoo tip: We also found savings on a last-minute Mediterranean sailing. From $5199, this 10-night Norwegian Viva voyage includes an Oceanview cabin and sails from Venice to Istanbul via Santorini, Mykonos, Dubrovnik and Kotor. It’s a more sun-soaked version of Europe, shaped by island harbours, ancient ruins and long dinners beside the water.
Holiday snapshot
Australia* - Helsinki - Tallinn - Stockholm - Riga - Klaipeda - Gdynia - Berlin (Warnemünde) - Hamburg - Copenhagen - Australia*
Itinerary highlights
In Helsinki, mornings begin beside the harbour where market stalls, ferries and pastel waterfront buildings sit beneath long northern light, while the city’s clean-lined design and island-studded coastline create an easy rhythm.
Behind Tallinn’s medieval walls, cobbled laneways wind past church spires, hidden courtyards and candlelit cafés, giving the old town a preserved, almost cinematic atmosphere.
Across Stockholm, bridges and ferries connect elegant waterfront districts, where royal palaces, colourful facades and quiet islands shape one of Scandinavia’s most beautiful capitals.
In Riga, ornate Art Nouveau buildings line wide boulevards while the old town fills with cathedral squares, hidden bars and late-evening energy spilling onto the streets.
At Klaipeda, the Baltic coast feels softer and quieter, with timber-framed streets leading toward the Curonian Spit, where rolling sand dunes and pine forests stretch beside the sea.
From Gdynia, the atmosphere shifts into the historic waterfronts of nearby Gdansk, where colourful merchant houses, shipyard history and amber-lined streets reflect centuries of Baltic trade and resilience.
Arriving through Warnemünde, the route into Berlin reveals a city layered with contrasts, from monumental architecture and Cold War history to creative districts filled with galleries, cafés and street art.
In Hamburg, warehouse canals, harbour lights and grand old trading buildings create a city shaped entirely by water, balanced by lively nightlife and neighbourhoods built for lingering.
Along Copenhagen’s waterfront, cyclists stream past colourful townhouses and canal bars, while long evenings and Nordic dining give the city a polished but relaxed atmosphere.