Cruises from Vilnius

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Vilnius lies in the Baltics, and that is exactly why residents of the Lithuanian capital have access to two seasonal cruise directions at once, not just one. In the Baltic season, a flight to Copenhagen becomes the logical choice: liners depart regularly from there in Baltic waters in summer, and reaching it from Vilnius airport is not hard. When a Mediterranean cruise is needed instead, residents usually choose a flight to Barcelona, where MSC, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa, and Celestyal wait for passengers. Both directions are served by direct flights, though the frequency and number of carriers on the Baltic direction is noticeably smaller than on the Mediterranean one, so it is worth planning the trip in advance, especially in summer. Some residents also compare flights with neighboring Riga: sometimes a more advantageous or schedule convenient option is found in the other Baltic capital rather than at home. For the Lithuanian capital, as for the rest of the Baltic countries, the choice between the two seasons is more a matter of dates and personal preference than geographic necessity: both ports are equally accessible by flight, they just lead to different seas and a different cruise format. For Ukrainians who have settled in Vilnius, this logistics requires no ground segment or border at all, unlike the route from Ukraine, where the road always consists of several stages. How this same route looks for relatives departing directly from Ukraine is described in the article "How a Ukrainian can get on a cruise: the road to the port."

Cruises

Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
05.11.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €1,398
I Interior €1,398
O Ocean View €1,698
B Balcony €1,898

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Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
Mediterranean/Europe
02.04.2028 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Savona Base fare, no drinks

Savona, Civitavecchia, Italy, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Istanbul, Turkiye

from €1,398
I Interior €1,398
O Ocean View €1,738
B Balcony €1,958
S Suite €2,198

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Mediterranean/Europe
03.11.2027 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Naples, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Naples, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Cagliari, Cerdeña, Naples, Italy

from €1,398
I Interior €1,398
O Ocean View €1,698
B Balcony €1,898

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Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
Mediterranean/Europe
24.03.2028 · 7 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain Base fare, no drinks

Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France, Savona, Naples, Italy, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, La Goulette, Tunisia, Barcelona, Spain

from €1,398
I Interior €1,398
O Ocean View €1,698
B Balcony €1,898
S Suite €2,118

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MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
Caribbean
29.01.2028 · 8 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Miami, Florida, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Miami, Florida

from €1,398
I Interior €1,398
O Ocean View €1,698
B Balcony €1,898
S Suite €6,878

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Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Explorer of the Seas
Caribbean
04.01.2027 · 9 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA Base fare, no drinks

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Labadee, Haiti, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Aruba, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €1,398
I Interior €1,857
B Balcony €2,709
S Suite €3,825

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Freedom of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Freedom of the Seas
Caribbean
03.12.2026 · 9 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Miami, Florida, Oranjestad, Aruba, Willemstad, Curacao, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Nassau, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from €1,398
B Balcony €2,319
S Suite €4,367

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MSC WORLD ATLANTIC
MSC Cruises
MSC WORLD ATLANTIC
Caribbean
15.01.2028 · 7 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA Base fare, no drinks

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Nassau, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €1,399
I Interior €1,399
O Ocean View €2,108
B Balcony €2,228

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Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
Bahamas
12.03.2027 · 5 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA All inclusive

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Cozumel, Mexico, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €1,399
I Interior €1,399
O Ocean View €1,579
B Balcony €1,759
S Suite €1,979

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Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
Caribbean
22.11.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Nueva Orleans, Luisiana All inclusive

Nueva Orleans, Luisiana, Cozumel, Mexico, Roatan, Honduras, Harvest Caye, Costa Maya, Mexico, Nueva Orleans, Luisiana

from €1,399
I Interior €1,399
O Ocean View €1,519
B Balcony €1,829

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Frequently asked questions

Which two cruise directions are available from Vilnius?

The Baltic one, by flight to Copenhagen in summer, and the Mediterranean one, by flight to Barcelona. The choice depends more on dates and personal preference than on geographic necessity.

Are direct flights from Vilnius to Copenhagen frequent?

There are fewer flights than on the Mediterranean direction, so it is better to plan the Baltic trip in advance, especially at the peak of summer season.

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

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

How much time should I allow for the road from Vilnius to the port of embarkation?

Usually one day is enough, including the flight and the transfer to the port. Still worth having a small buffer in case of a flight delay.

What documents are needed for a cruise trip from Lithuania?

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