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

Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy
Bahamas
15.01.2027 · 3 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL

Miami, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from 966 EUR
I Interior 966 EUR
O Ocean View 1,056 EUR
B Balcony 1,136 EUR
S Suite 1,206 EUR

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MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
16.12.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Cherbourg, France ALL (NO DRINKS)

Cherbourg, France, Le Havre, France, Southampton (London), United Kingdom, At Sea, Hamburg, Germany, At Sea, Zeebrugge, Belgium, Rotterdam, Netherlands

from 966 EUR
I Interior 966 EUR
O Ocean View 1,166 EUR
B Balcony 1,166 EUR
S Suite 2,906 EUR

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MSC Orchestra
MSC Cruises
MSC Orchestra
Mediterranean/Europe
04.11.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Istanbul, Turkiye ALL (NO DRINKS)

Istanbul, Turkiye, At Sea, Corfu, Greece, Bari, Italy, At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Izmir, Turkiye, Istanbul, Turkiye

from 966 EUR
I Interior 966 EUR
O Ocean View 1,166 EUR
B Balcony 1,466 EUR

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MSC Lirica
MSC Cruises
MSC Lirica
Mediterranean/Europe
16.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Bari, Italy ALL (NO DRINKS)

Bari, Italy, At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Izmir, Turkiye, Istanbul, Turkiye, At Sea, Corfu, Greece, Bari, Italy

from 966 EUR
I Interior 966 EUR
O Ocean View 1,006 EUR
B Balcony 1,806 EUR

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MSC Lirica
MSC Cruises
MSC Lirica
Mediterranean/Europe
25.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Athens (Piraeus), Greece ALL (NO DRINKS)

Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Izmir, Turkiye, Istanbul, Turkiye, At Sea, Corfu, Greece, Bari, Italy, At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Greece

from 966 EUR
I Interior 966 EUR
O Ocean View 1,006 EUR
B Balcony 1,806 EUR

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Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Reflection
Caribbean
04.01.2027 · 4 nights Port of departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, At Sea, Key West, Bimini, Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

from 847 EUR
I Interior 928 EUR
B Balcony 1,163 EUR
S Suite 2,489 EUR

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MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises
MSC Seascape
Caribbean
14.02.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Galveston, Texas ALL (NO DRINKS)

Galveston, Texas, At Sea, At Sea, Costa Maya, Mexico, Roatan, Honduras, Cozumel, Mexico, At Sea, Galveston, Texas

from 968 EUR
I Interior 968 EUR
O Ocean View 1,228 EUR
B Balcony 1,228 EUR
S Suite 5,578 EUR

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MSC Seaside
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside
Caribbean
15.02.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Miami, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from 968 EUR
I Interior 968 EUR
O Ocean View 1,148 EUR
B Balcony 1,268 EUR

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MSC Seaside
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside
Caribbean
18.12.2026 · 3 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Miami, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from 968 EUR
I Interior 968 EUR
O Ocean View 1,048 EUR
B Balcony 1,048 EUR

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MSC Seaside
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside
Caribbean
26.10.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Miami, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from 968 EUR
I Interior 968 EUR
O Ocean View 1,168 EUR
B Balcony 1,328 EUR

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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.