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

Azamara Onward
Azamara Cruises
Azamara Onward
Australia & New Zealand
01.03.2028 · 16 nights Port of departure: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada All inclusive

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, Newcastle (Australia), Mooloolaba, Queensland, Aust, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays), Cairns, Australia, Darwin, Komodo Island, Bali (Benoa)

from €9,973
I Interior €9,973
B Balcony €12,355

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Azamara Journey Deluxe
Azamara Cruises
Azamara Journey Deluxe
Cruise from Athens (Piraeus), Greece
15.02.2028 · 18 nights Port of departure: Athens (Piraeus), Greece All inclusive

Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, Alexandria, Egypt, Limassol, Cyprus, Alanya, Turkiye, Antalya, Turkiye, Rhodes, Greece, Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Chania (Souda Bay), Olympia (Katakolon), Siracusa (Sicily), Catania, Italy, Salerno, Rome (Civitavecchia)

from €9,991
B Balcony €14,539
S Suite €20,682

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Panama Canal
27.11.2026 · 37 nights Departs in 23 days Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain Base fare, no drinks

Barcelona, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Praia da Vitoria, Portugal, New York, New York, New York, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay (Bahamas), Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), San Diego (USA), Los Angeles (USA), Los Angeles (USA), San Francisco (USA)

from €9,998
I Interior €9,998
O Ocean View €12,218
B Balcony €14,198
S Suite €16,998

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
World cruises
24.11.2026 · 40 nights Departs in 20 days Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Praia da Vitoria, Portugal, New York, New York, New York, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay (Bahamas), Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), San Diego (USA), Los Angeles (USA), Los Angeles (USA), San Francisco (USA)

from €9,998
I Interior €9,998
O Ocean View €12,218
B Balcony €14,198
S Suite €16,998

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Panama Canal
25.11.2026 · 39 nights Departs in 21 days Port of departure: Savona Base fare, no drinks

Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Praia da Vitoria, Portugal, New York, New York, New York, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay (Bahamas), Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), San Diego (USA), Los Angeles (USA), Los Angeles (USA), San Francisco (USA)

from €9,998
I Interior €9,998
O Ocean View €12,218
B Balcony €14,198
S Suite €16,998

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Panama Canal
26.11.2026 · 38 nights Departs in 22 days Port of departure: Marseille, Provence, France Base fare, no drinks

Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Praia da Vitoria, Portugal, New York, New York, New York, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay (Bahamas), Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Exit Panama Canal Cristobal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), San Diego (USA), Los Angeles (USA), Los Angeles (USA), San Francisco (USA)

from €9,998
I Interior €9,998
O Ocean View €12,218
B Balcony €14,198
S Suite €16,998

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Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sun
Asia
05.09.2027 · 21 nights Port of departure: Athens (Piraeus), Greece All inclusive

Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Rhodes, Greece, Limassol, Cyprus, Alexandria, Egypt, Cairo (Port Said), Suez Canal at Port Said, Egypt, Sokhna, EG, Safaga, Egypt, Safaga, Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh, Aqaba, Jordan, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Muscat, Oman, Doha, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emir, Dubai, U. Arab Emirates

from €9,999
I Interior €9,999
O Ocean View €10,549
B Balcony €15,799
S Suite €19,429

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Celebrity Compass
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Compass
Cruise from Budapest, HU
30.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Budapest, HU Base fare, no drinks

Budapest, HU, Budapest, HU, Bratislava, Slovakia, Hainburg, Austria, Vienna (Wien), AT, Melk, Austria, Engelhartszell, Austria, Vilshofen, Germany

from €10,026
O Ocean View €10,026

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Celebrity Compass
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Compass
Cruise from Budapest, HU
16.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Budapest, HU Base fare, no drinks

Budapest, HU, Budapest, HU, Bratislava, Slovakia, Hainburg, Austria, Vienna (Wien), AT, Melk, Austria, Engelhartszell, Austria, Vilshofen, Germany

from €10,026
O Ocean View €10,026
B Balcony €14,324
S Suite €22,024

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Celebrity Compass
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Compass
Cruise from Budapest, HU
02.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Budapest, HU Base fare, no drinks

Budapest, HU, Budapest, HU, Bratislava, Slovakia, Hainburg, Austria, Vienna (Wien), AT, Melk, Austria, Engelhartszell, Austria, Vilshofen, Germany

from €10,026
O Ocean View €10,026

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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.