There are also northern lights tours from australia. Northern lights tours in norway ready to come chase some auroras. Please check at the time of booking as to current status of offer the offer cruise must. On this special 12day trip you will have the chance to witness.
Consider our tips, how to choose the best cruise line. Known as the gateway to the arctic, where nature and culture go hand in hand. Experience norways beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or the spectacular northern lights. Visit to get information on arctic circle cruising, norway cruises, including things to do, dining, ports of call, cruise ships, shore excursions, offers, and more. Cruises to northern norway and iceland offer a high chance of seeing the northern lights between the months of september and april. Cruising far north in norways winter, witness snowdusted landscapes, cities hushed in slumber and. Cruising far north in norways winter, witness what few.
Northern lights adventure cruise fjord travel norway. Nov 30, 2017 according to the telegraph, even though 2016 marked the voyages 10th season of a 100percent sighting rate, at least six nights went by without any northern lights during a recent cruise. Our daily departures travel to places no other cruise ships go. Cruises from the uk in search of the northern lights take in the rugged norwegian coast before crossing the arctic circle. Smallgroup aurora hunt northern lights tour from tromso. This cruise guarantees youll see the northern lights or. With winding twists and turns, it covers more than 63,000 miles and 7,000 islands. Olsen, you can go in search of the aurora on a selection of specially timed northern lights cruises from southern and northern uk departures ports that offer the best chances to see dancing ribbons of green, blue and pink illuminating the skies above arctic norway s wonderland of remote islands, towering mountains and stunning glaciers. Witness natures light show on a northern lights cruise. Book a cruise to see the northern lights while seeing the northern lights isnt guaranteed, cruises to alaska and iceland make for unforgettable vacations. Book online, call 0844 998 9596 or contact your abta travel agent. Has anyone been on a good northern lights cruise in norway. Sail with us to discover an arctic landscape filled with impressive.
In search of the northern lights london to bergen viking. See the spectacular northern lights with sir ranulph fiennes. This norwegian lights cruise vacation is eleven nights, giving you just enough time to travel across iceland for the chance to see the northern lights. While seeing the northern lights isnt guaranteed, cruises to alaska and iceland make for unforgettable vacations.
Heres why a cruise with us is the best way to experience the northern lights. Mar 04, 2019 this is the first time viking ocean cruises has offered a winter itinerary to norway in search of the northern lights, and the voyages saw brisk sales to passengers from all around the world. Pick your cruise from the list below, based on duration, price and departure date. This norwegian lights cruise vacation is eleven nights, giving you just enough time to travel across iceland for the chance to see the northern lights before you take off on a bucket list cruise up the coast of norway to see its famous fjords.
After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel. Northern lights cruises 20202021 cruising holidays. Both of fred olsens northern lights cruises for this winter have sold out, so book. Olsen, you can go in search of the aurora on a selection of specially timed northern lights cruises from southern and northern uk departures ports that offer the best chances to see dancing. Experience norways beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or spectacular northern lights. Not only does it promise views of norways most fantastic mountains, fjords, and wildlife, it also guarantees the best view of the northern lights. The most popular month for these tours is february, which has the most tour departures. Join us on board this famous coastal route, where we stop at 22 ports north of the arctic circle prime location for northern lights activity.
Visit norway on a hurtigruten northern lights cruise. Discover all you need to cruise to arctic circle cruising, norway. Make your selection in the booking box and press search. Wht is more, you can book your place with just a 5% deposit before the end of july. Your european cruise should be every bit as refreshing as it is inspiring. For more information about northern lights, please refer to the travel guide. Click for more information about the northern lights. Our northern lights cruises travel north along norways dramatic coastline and cut deep into the fjords and to the fringes of the arctic circle in search of the. If the northern lights do not appear on your cruise to norway, we will give. Fjord cruise on the magnificent aurlandsfjord and on the narrow n. Departing from ports in the uk such as liverpool, bristol and london tilbury, our northern lights cruises begin between september and april, giving you. Watch it from a mountainside or the seashore, through the glass roof of a warm and comfy. Our daily departures take you on voyages where no other ships go. Arctic norway is ideally located in the middle of the northern lights zone.
No matter the season, all hurtigruten cruises are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv outdoor life experiences. This tour should not be missed by those seeking a unique way to enjoy icelands most renowned. In northern norway, northern lights activity is strongest between mid october to early april. Have found 2 companies but wanted to know if anyone had used them they are blue water holidays and mighty fine cruise. Best northern lights cruises for 20202021 and where to. May 31, 2020 cruise in search of the northern lights experience an arctic land where dawn and twilight merge. It is especially good to see the lights from the deck of a cruise ship. Northern lights cruise trip includes an amazing 2night hurtigruten cruise from historic trondheim to the arctic town of tromso, a real viking feast on the. Aurora northern lights cruises fjord travel norway. Cruises to arctic circle cruising, norway royal caribbean. At 68 degrees, high above the arctic circle, the lofoten islands provide a dramatic back drop for the northern lights, with glaciercarved peaks and narrow. Experience a land where dawn and twilight merge on the edges of the long arctic night.
The northern lights are one of the worlds most fascinating natural wonders and, as such, have mystified and enthralled humankind for centuries. Northern lights promise on norway cruises hurtigruten. Few natural wonders have captured our imaginations like the northern lights, a unique phenomenon created when particles from the sun collide with our atmosphere. Norway northern lights holidays discover the world. Auroras can only be seen at night if the sky is clear and there is solar activity. Wide choice of voyages in search of the spectacular northern lights with cruises from the uk or direct flights to norway. With over 125 years of experience, no one knows the norwegian coastline like us. Experience norway s beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or spectacular northern lights. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a natural phenomenon that can be seen in the night sky in wintertime in the grand. Hunt for the northern lights by bus, or on one of the many evening excursions like dog sledding, snowmobile safaris and reindeer sledding.
Best northern lights cruises for 20202021 and where to find. Or perhaps you would like to enjoy dinner under the stars or go on a cruise with hurtigruten. Cruise in search of the northern lights experience an arctic land where dawn and twilight merge. So will the variety of the coastline, with natural wonders, charming villages, rare wildlife and fascinating history. During the booking process you can customize the tour with. Learn about this fascinating natural light show and how to see it. Even today, they captivate travelers who venture north to the arctic. The mesmerising colours of the northern lights that flicker across the arctic sky is a special sight to witness.
The fjords and mountains on the norway northern lights cruise. Get front row seats to the most incredible light shows on earth truly an experience out of this world. Read this before taking a northern lights cruise to norway. On the other hand, natural wonders such as the northern lights, the midnight sun, the fjords, and quiet national parks highlight norways serene qualities. Deciding on which cruise line to book with may take you some time. Northern lights cruises depart mostly from ports in the u. Cruising far north in norways winter, witness snowdusted landscapes, cities hushed in slumber and the luminous aurora borealis dancing in the sky. No matter the season, all cruises with hurtigruten are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv experiences. Northern lights cruise holidays see norway in a new light it tops so many travellers wish lists. Watch it from a mountainside or the seashore, through the glass roof of a warm and comfy igloo, or get a frontrow seat at the observation deck on one of the norwegian coastal express hurtigrutens ships as it sails under the.
A traditional norwegian fjords cruise combined with an aurora hunt is. Get up close to beautiful, picturesque landscapes on an iceland and ireland cruise from southampton, england, which offers 14 nights of pure bliss on celebrity silhouette. In iceland, youll stop in akureyri and overnight in the capital city, reykjavik. Unwind in the sanctuary, a retreat just for adults, and relish in tranquility. Dec 28, 2016 real time video of northern lights aurora borealis filmed onboard ms leone and ms aurora explorer, boats from arcticexplorer. This is an unmissable opportunity to journey along the norwegian coast and gaze at the starfilled arctic skies and ethereal beauty of the northern lights with one of our most popular weather presenters.
With hurtigruten, you can see the northern lights on different cruises. From fjords to northern lights norway has one of the worlds longest and most complex coastlines. Norway is amazing all year round so get ready for an unforgettable scandinavian winter adventure filled with northern lights seeking, husky dog sledding and fantastic sightseeing in norway s three most outstanding cities tromso, bergen and oslo. You can choose between northern lights cruise packages, northern lights. In the evening, enjoy a northern lights cruise where you will sail away from the city lights, and view the stunning auroras from sea. There are 8 tours to choose from, that range in length from 4 days up to 25 days. Norway northern lights private tour 4 cities in 8 days.
It is especially good to see the lights from the deck of a cruise ship, which avoids light pollution from towns and cities and gives an even better view than on land. The otherworldy beauty of the aurora borealis northern lights mesmerises all who travel in the arctic. On a voyage with hurtigruten along the norwegian coast, the aurora. Home to 70,000 lively inhabitants living on the edge of the arctic in a spectacular setting between islands, picturesque fjords and dramatic mountain peaks. See the wonder of the aurora borealis mother natures ultimate light show on an unforgettable northern lights cruise to the arctic circle with fred. Visit to get information on arctic circle cruising, norway cruises, including things to do, dining, ports of call. Northern lights cruise package with 4 nights northern lights cruise, scenic train trip across the snow covered dovre mountain, dog sledding in tromso and stays in. Northern lights in norway best places to see the aurora. The spectacular northern lights are the most famous reason to explore norway in the winter, but the coast has so much more to offer. A northern lights cruise on cunard offers you an unparalleled way to explore norways dreamlike fjords, with the added possibility of witnessing the spectacular. The northern lights have enthralled mankind for a long time.