Cruises from Riga

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Riga has the largest airport among the three Baltic capitals, and it is exactly this wide network of flights that makes the city a convenient starting point for a cruise in both directions. In summer it is possible to fly from Riga to Copenhagen and join the Baltic season, when liners sail northern waters, and for the rest of the year the Mediterranean direction is open, in particular flights to Barcelona or Rome, from where MSC, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa, and Celestyal depart. Such a dual choice is rare even among European capitals: not every city offers convenient direct flights to both cruise regions at once. It is advantageous for airlines to support both directions from Riga in parallel, since the dual profile of the airport attracts passengers north and south at the same time, not just one way. For residents of Riga, including the Ukrainian community, the road to a cruise always comes down to a single flight, without a ground segment, border, or transit through a neighboring country. When choosing between the Baltic and Mediterranean direction, focus primarily on the specific cruise and season, not on the convenience of the flight itself: both options are equally accessible from Riga airport. Still, the number of direct flights on the Baltic direction is smaller and strongly depends on the season, so book tickets in advance for summer. Also check document requirements for the chosen port of embarkation, especially if you are planning a first cruise and have not dealt with this procedure yet. Specific dates and directions are convenient to check directly in the cruise catalog on the site.

Cruises

MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
Mediterranean
02.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain Base fare, no drinks

Barcelona, Spain, Ibiza, Spain, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Civitavecchia, Italy, Livorno, Italy, Cannes, France, Barcelona, Spain

from €2,306 prices checked 30.10.2026
I Interior €2,306
O Ocean View €2,526
B Balcony €2,686
S Suite €3,586

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MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
South America and Antarctica
12.02.2028 · 9 nights Port of departure: Buenos Aires, Argentina Base fare, no drinks

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buzios, Brazil, Ilhabela, Brazil, Camboriu, Brazil, Punta del Este, Uruguay, Buenos Aires, Argentina

from €2,306 prices checked 30.10.2026
I Interior €2,306
O Ocean View €2,566
B Balcony €3,166
S Suite €4,126

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MSC Divina
MSC Cruises
MSC Divina
Mediterranean
21.07.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Civitavecchia, Italy, Mykonos, Greece, Marmaris, Turkiye, Santorini, Greece, Naples, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €2,306 prices checked 30.10.2026
I Interior €2,306
O Ocean View €2,606
B Balcony €2,846
S Suite €3,506

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MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
09.07.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Warnemünde, Alemania Base fare, no drinks

Warnemünde, Alemania, Haugesund, Norway, Bergen, Norway, Kristiansand, Norway, Oslo, Norway, Copenhagen, Denmark, Warnemünde, Alemania

from €2,306 prices checked 30.10.2026
I Interior €2,306
O Ocean View €2,606
B Balcony €3,006
S Suite €4,506

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Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
Caribbean
08.01.2027 · 9 nights Port of departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, St. Johns, Antigua, Roseau, Dominica, Fort de France, Martinique, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

from €2,307 prices checked 30.10.2026
I Interior €2,459
S Suite €9,714

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Freedom of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Freedom of the Seas
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
22.08.2027 · 8 nights Port of departure: Southampton (London), United Kingdom Base fare, no drinks

Southampton (London), United Kingdom, Amsterdam (Rotterdam), Holland, Copenhagen, Denmark, Oslo, Norway, Hamburg, Germany, Southampton (London), United Kingdom

from €2,307 prices checked 30.10.2026
B Balcony €3,618
S Suite €5,791

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Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Icon of the Seas
Caribbean
10.04.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Miami, Florida, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Miami, Florida

from €2,307 prices checked 30.10.2026
I Interior €2,307
B Balcony €3,001

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Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Summit
Alaska
27.06.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Vancouver, British Columbia Base fare, no drinks

Vancouver, British Columbia, Icy Strait Point, Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, Vancouver, British Columbia

from €2,307 prices checked 30.10.2026
I Interior €2,380
B Balcony €2,534
S Suite €8,379

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Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Allure of the Seas
Caribbean
04.09.2027 · 8 nights Port of departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Aruba, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

from €2,308 prices checked 30.10.2026
B Balcony €2,612
S Suite €4,492

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Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Luna
Bermudas
28.08.2027 · 5 nights Port of departure: New York, New York All inclusive

New York, New York, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, Kins Wharf, Bermuda, New York, New York

from €2,309 prices checked 30.10.2026
I Interior €2,309
O Ocean View €2,669
B Balcony €3,249
S Suite €3,379

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Riga a convenient starting point for a cruise?

Riga has the largest airport among the three Baltic capitals, with flights toward both the Baltic and Mediterranean directions, depending on the season.

How do I get from Riga to the Baltic cruise season?

In summer, flights from Riga go to Copenhagen, from where liners depart in Baltic waters. The number of direct flights is smaller than on the Mediterranean direction, so book in advance.

How do I get from Riga to a Mediterranean cruise?

For most of the year, flights are available to Barcelona or Rome, from where MSC, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa, and Celestyal depart.

Do residents of Riga need to cross a border for a cruise trip?

No, the road comes down to a single flight from Riga airport, without a ground segment, border, or transit through a neighboring country.

What documents are needed for a cruise trip from Latvia?

Requirements depend on citizenship, residence status in Latvia, and the chosen port of embarkation. Check them on the site of the cruise line and the consulate of the destination country in advance.