Virgin Voyages from Amsterdam: Scandinavia, the Baltic and Norway
In summer 2028, Valiant Lady sails Virgin's first season from Amsterdam: the Norwegian fjords, Stockholm, Copenhagen and an Arctic Circle crossing. Here's everything announced so far.
The short answer
- Ship: Valiant Lady, July 9 to August 25, 2028.
- Four voyages from Amsterdam of 7 to 12 nights, plus a 10-night Barcelona to Amsterdam opener.
- Bookings opened August 13, 2026. It is one summer with only four voyages from Amsterdam, so I would book early.
The five voyages
| Voyage | Dates | Nights | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe: Barcelona to Amsterdam | July 9–19, 2028 | 10 | Barcelona, Casablanca, Lisbon (overnight), La Coruña, Cherbourg, Amsterdam |
| Scandinavia and Stockholm Overnight | July 19–31, 2028 | 12 | Oslo, Copenhagen, Gdańsk, Stockholm (overnight), Berlin via Warnemünde, Aarhus |
| Norwegian Fjords | July 31–Aug 7, 2028 | 7 | Molde, Nordfjordeid, Flåm, Bergen |
| Scandinavia and Hamburg | Aug 7–14, 2028 | 7 | Oslo, Copenhagen (late stay to 11 pm), Hamburg (late stay to nearly midnight) |
| Arctic Circle and Norwegian Fjords | Aug 14–25, 2028 | 11 | Bergen, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Trondheim, Åndalsnes, Olden |
After the Arctic sailing, the season closes in Barcelona on August 25, 2028.
Which one I would pick
- First time in Scandinavia: the 12-night Stockholm Overnight. You get capitals, plus a night in Stockholm.
- Short on time: the 7-night Norwegian Fjords. It is all scenery, with Flåm and Bergen.
- Bucket list: the 11-night Arctic Circle, with Tromsø, Honningsvåg near the North Cape, and the crossing ceremony.
- Food and nightlife: the 7-night Scandinavia and Hamburg, with late stays in Copenhagen and Hamburg.
The Season Pass
Virgin also sells a Season Pass for all four Amsterdam voyages back to back: $24,999 per cabin, double occupancy, paid in full at booking. It includes a Central Sea Terrace for two, plus:
- $15 per sailor, per night in drink allowance, and a 60-day dining reservation window
- One complimentary Shore Thing per voyage, per sailor (up to $250 each), and early Shore Things access 135 days out
- Work From Sea Wi-Fi, Wash & Fold laundry and a sea-day Thermal Suite pass each voyage
- Priority boarding, back-to-back handling and a private Champagne breakfast for the Arctic Circle crossing
The Season Pass only makes sense if you truly want 37 nights in a row. For most clients, one or two back-to-back voyages are the sweet spot, and I can quote those with my Sailor Loot added.
Good to know for Northern Europe
- Passport book required. The EU’s Entry/Exit System has been running since April 10, 2026, and records fingerprints and a photo on your first entry. ETIAS has not started and has no start date yet. I will update this before the 2028 season. See my passport guide.
- VAT on drinks: expect value-added tax on bar purchases in some European waters. My Bar Tab calculator accounts for it.
- Pack for weather: mild days, cool evenings and rain, especially in the fjords and the Arctic.
- Long daylight: the sun barely sets in the far north in July and August. Bring an eye mask if you are a light sleeper.
Fares from Amsterdam
| Voyage | Ports | Dates | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavia & Stockholm Overnight 12 nights · Valiant Lady | Oslo, Copenhagen, Gdańsk (Gdynia), Stockholm, Berlin (Warnemünde), Aarhus | Jul 19, 2028 | $3,348 per person | See Jul 19, 2028 |
| Norwegian Fjords 7 nights · Valiant Lady | Molde, Nordfjordeid, Flåm, Bergen | Jul 31, 2028 | $1,883 per person | See Jul 31, 2028 |
| Scandinavia & Hamburg 7 nights · Valiant Lady | Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg | Aug 7, 2028 | $1,673 per person | See Aug 7, 2028 |
| Arctic Circle & Norwegian Fjords 11 nights · Valiant Lady | Bergen, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Trondheim, Åndalsnes, Olden Scenic: Arctic Circle (Cruising) | Aug 14, 2028 | $3,465 per person | See Aug 14, 2028 |
Starting cabin fare per person, based on two sharing, before taxes, fees and gratuities, as of October 20, 2026. Fares change daily. The book buttons use my First Mate link, so I am attached to your reservation.
The Barcelona to Amsterdam opener is listed in my voyage quiz with the Mediterranean sailings.
Amsterdam before you sail
Virgin Shore Things first
I always look at Virgin’s own tours first. You book them in the Virgin Voyages app, and the charge goes on your onboard account.
- Amaze: An Amsterdam Experience, experience 7 Rooms of immersive wonder ()
- Canal Cruise & Heineken Factory Tour and Tasting, uniquely tour Amsterdam before visiting Heineken ()
- Zaanse Schans & Volendam Walking Tour, tour these quaint nearby Holland villages ()
- Full Day Guided Private Car Tour, see Amsterdam conveniently in private ()
Nothing strike your fancy? Explore other partners
- Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite option on GetYourGuide, rated 4.5 by 27,146 travelers, 1 - 1.5 hours, from $21
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise on Shore Excursions Group, 1 Hour, from $24.99
- Private walking tour Amsterdam on Tours by Locals, rated 5.0 by 305 travelers, 3 hours, from $463 / group
- Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise on GetYourGuide, rated 4.7 by 10,070 travelers, 1 hour, from $26
- Amsterdam Shore Excursion with Windmills, Monnickendam, Beemster polder and old whalerstown De Rijp on Tours by Locals, rated 5.0 by 31 travelers, 8 hours, from $1,131 / group
With an independent tour, getting back before all-aboard is on you, so leave a big buffer.
What I do for 2028 Northern Europe clients
What I do for my clients
- I hold cabins early, because with only four voyages from Amsterdam the best Central Sea Terraces go first.
- I compare a single voyage, a back-to-back and the Season Pass in real dollars before you commit.
- I book Amsterdam hotels with Fora or Virtuoso perks for the nights before and after.
- I track EES and ETIAS and tell you if anything changes before you fly.
More to read before you go
These guides come from Fora’s editorial team. My links open them with my name attached, so anything you find in them, I can book for you.
Quick answers
Does Virgin Voyages sail from Amsterdam?
Yes, starting in summer 2028. Valiant Lady sails four voyages from Amsterdam to Scandinavia, the Baltic, the Norwegian fjords and the Arctic Circle, from July 19 to August 25, 2028.
Which ship sails Virgin Voyages Scandinavia in 2028?
Valiant Lady.
How much is the Virgin Voyages 2028 Season Pass?
$24,999 per cabin for all four Amsterdam voyages back to back, double occupancy, paid in full at booking, in a Central Sea Terrace.
When can I book Virgin Voyages Northern Europe 2028?
Bookings opened on August 13, 2026.
Does the Virgin Voyages Arctic Circle cruise cross the Arctic Circle?
Yes. Valiant Lady crosses the Arctic Circle on August 14, 2028 on the 11-night Arctic Circle and Norwegian Fjords voyage.
Sources I checked
Policies change. I checked these on October 20, 2026, and you should confirm anything time-sensitive with me before you rely on it.
Want first pick of a 2028 cabin?
Tell me which voyage you're eyeing. I'll watch cabin availability, quote back-to-backs, and add my Sailor Loot to an eligible booking. I take the stress. You take the photos.
Derek Gebelhardt, At Ease Travel Co. · derek@ateasetravel.co · 202-802-0990. Sailor Loot through Virtuoso is $50 per cabin on 4–5 night voyages, $100 on 6–8 nights and $200 on 9+ nights, for eligible bookings made at least 121 days before sailing; promotions and eligibility can change, so I confirm yours in writing before you pay.