New Associate member at Cruise Europe: Next Travel Nordic
Next Travel Nordic is a cruise operations partner across the Nordics, with more than 35 years of experience. It began by building a strong foundation in Finland and later expanded: first into Sweden in 2020 and then into Norway in 2024.
“Throughout our growth, we have remained close to the destinations, ports and partners we serve,” says Virve Kataja, director of sales and cruise operations.
“Our strength lies in combining deep regional knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach, always maintaining high standards in everything we do.”
“We have local professionals at every cruise destination we handle, and we believe in precision, reliability and long-term partnerships. We know our ports, authorities and suppliers, and we value clear communication, careful preparation and personal responsibility in every operation.”
At the heart of Next Travel Nordic are its people.
The service is built on experienced local teams “who take responsibility, show up prepared, and understand that trust is earned through consistent performance”. Long-term cooperation and working closely with ports, authorities, suppliers and cruiselines to ensure smooth operations and a high standard of service in every call is key.
“For us, quality is not just a principle, it is reflected in everything we do, consistently, responsibly and with respect for the trust placed in us,” says Kataja.
The company coordinates between 400 and 500 calls a year, across all the key Nordic ports in Finland, Sweden and Norway. Cruiselines include nearly all major global operators, supported by the capability to handle vessels of every size.
Operating in the Nordics means adapting to nature on short notice.
“From sudden weather changes to ice conditions, plans may turn upside down, but with experienced coordination, everything has always been quickly rearranged and operations have continued smoothly, whether in a new port of call or on another cruise call day,” says Kataja.
Shore excursions cover the full range from highlights to cultural, special interest, activities, gourmet, design, walks and hikes and much more.
(New Associate member at Cruise Europe: Next Travel Nordic)
