The beautiful aurora borealis is mother natures ultimate light show. Whether youre traversing the wild terrain of the last frontier or spending your days exploring cities like bergen and alesund, we have an ideal itinerary for you. Dont miss out on this magical cruise to norway to see the northern. Northern lights cruises in norways fjords with hurtigruten. Incredible aurora borealis activity above the coast in norway. Unleash your inner explorer and uncover some of the most remarkable destinations in the world. Jump onboard an arctic cruise and admire the colorful wooden houses, meet interesting peoples, experience the midnight sun or the polar night, and take a peek at the arctic wildlife. Our northern lights promise occurrences of the northern lights, which can last from between a few minutes to several hours, will be logged by the ships officers and announced to all passengers on board.
Norway northern lights cruise presentation 1 jun 2017. Jun 29, 2017 viking cruises announced a groundbreaking ocean cruise itinerary that is the first of its kind from a u. Petersburg and small, picturesque hamlets such as warnemunde in germany and stavanger and molde in. Northern lights cruise trip in norway fjord travel norway. Hurtigruten northern lights cruise coastal cruises. Travelchristmas destinationschristmas 2017christmas holidaysxmas. Venture to finnmark, norway s northernmost county, by hurtigruten coastal cruise. Cruise critic s guide to northern lights cruises in the arctic circle. No matter the season, all cruises with hurtigruten are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv experiences. Taking a short 2 or 3 nights northern lights cruise, departing from tromso, you spend all your time above the arctic circle. Seeing the northern lights is, for many, a true bucket list experience. Cruise in search of the northern lights experience an arctic land where dawn and twilight merge. Of the 34 ports we visit from bergen to kirkenes, 22 are north of the arctic circle, giving you plenty of opportunity to see the northern.
If on a norway cruise between november and march, youll have a high chance of seeing the northern lights. Norway is a mustvisit cruise destination with its fantastic fjords, giant glaciers and quaint villages. Iceland, northern norway, svalbard and lapland are the best destinations to see the northern lights in europe. Heres why a cruise with us is the best way to experience the northern lights.
Iceland full circle at leisure winter, october 2017. This is an overnight experience out of tromso which we can book for you. In the first and last few weeks of this period, the nights are shorter so the chances are a little lower to see the northern lights. This book is much more extensive than the cruise ports but there was a lot of content for every port my cruise will be sailing to. The 10 best northern lights cruises luxury travel advisor. Northern europe cruise to norwegian fjords, baltic msc cruises. Book a cruise to see the northern lights while seeing the northern lights isnt guaranteed, cruises to alaska and iceland make for unforgettable vacations. Northern lights worth braving norway winter san diego union. Make a booking on the 12 day classic round voyage from bergen for winter 2020 2021 to receive the northern lights promise. Top tips for cruising the norwegian fjords iglucruise. Since tromso has the midnight sun, it is impossible to see the northern lights between midapril and late august.
We are considering a march 2021 northern lights cruise or doing a land tour of either norway or finland to try and see northern lights. Only two days from october 2017 through march 2018 did the northern lights hide from view. Mar 01, 2021 heres why a cruise with us is the best way to experience the northern lights. Go on a coastal voyage of discovery and hunt the northern lights on a cruise tour. Experience an amazing array of natural wonders in winter on a hurtigruten northern lights cruise in norway arranged by the norwegian travel experts at.
If youve always wanted to take a trip out to discover one of the great natural wonders of the world then why not treat yourself to a magical northern lights cruise this year. Norway northern lights holidays discover the world. Enjoy norwegian fjords and the arctic circle on an independent cruise holiday. Cunard offers cruises within the arctic circle visiting the norwegian city of tromso, which is a known place to view the aurora borealis.
Experience norway s beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or spectacular northern lights. Norway northern lights cruise northern lights holidays from ireland. Northern lights at lauklines coastal accommodations book it here trom. If youre travelling during the peak of the summer season, excursions can and will book. From 1 april 2017, our norwegian coastal voyages will be priced according to three. A traditional norwegian fjords cruise combined with an aurora hunt is. Northern lights in tromso, norway holidays 20212022.
Secondly, time your aurora borealis tour for the european winter. Click here for more details on hurtigrutens northern lights promise. On a norway cruise, learn about the citys history of arctic hunting at the polar museum. Apr 29, 2019 explore visit norways board northern lights, followed by 8322. See the northern lights with the norwegian ferry company, hurtigruten. Northern lights cruise round trip in norway 6 nights. Our daily departures take you on voyages where no other ships go. Experience the heart of norway as we visit 34 ports between bergen and kirkenes and back in 12 days. If the northern lights do not appear on your cruise to norway, we will give you another 6 or 7day classic voyage free of charge.
From the northern lights to spectacular sights such as the norwegian fjords, cruising becomes a unique experience, sailing past enchanted castles and glaciers under the midnight sun, between some of the most fascinating cities in the world, hamburg, helsinki, stockholm, rotterdam, tallin and st. From voyages along the norwegian coast departing to daily to cruises in the arctic, antarctica, the americas and beyond. Experience unforgettable northern lights tours in norway. Cruising far north in norway s winter, witness snowdusted landscapes, cities hushed in slumber and the luminous aurora borealis dancing in the sky. As one of the best places to see the northern lights, tromso is teeming with wonders from the skies above to the fjords below. The city of tromso in arctic norway is a popular start and end point for arctic norway cruises. Visit the husky wilderness camp to meet championship dogs and hear about their racing careers.
Northern lights voyage with hurtigruten since humankind first experienced the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis, we have been spellbound by their extraordinary beauty as they shimmer against the inky backdrop of a starry. Tailormade cruise vacation under the midnight sun and the northern lights. This promise means that if the northern lights do not make an appearance during your voyage, you will receive a free voyage for the following winter. The best place to see the northern lights dancing in the sky is at 65 degrees north latitude and above, so the snowy wilds of european lapland make an excellent viewing spot. Join the barlow planetarium and bon voyage boutique travel at 7pm on june 1, 2017, to learn about the barlows norwegian northern lights voyage which is scheduled for march 615, 2018, with alan peche, director of the barlow planetarium at uwfox valley. A guide to the best northern lights cruises in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Northern lights promise on norway cruises hurtigruten. Amazing northern lights tours in norway fjord travel norway. The ultimate guide to the northern lights hurtigruten uk. For those on northern lights cruises 2019 and 2020 viking. Theres no better vantage point from which to experience the northern lights than on a cruise ship in the midst of the norwegian fjords.
Northern lights cruise in norway with hurtigruten cruise line. A trip of a lifetime puts you right in the middle of natures magic. Would love to read posts from viking cruisers on the 2020 northern lights cruises or from 2019 cruisers on this itinerary as to whether you saw the northern ligh. Northern lights holidays northern lights viewing trips. Dress warmly and explore the remote region around the north pole. Enjoy spectacular scenery and exhilarating excursions on a unique journey with other adventurous singles. This gives you the best chance of seeing the aurora. The otherworldy beauty of the aurora borealis northern lights mesmerises all who travel in the arctic. Norway is perhaps the most popular country for a northern lights cruise, though iceland is also a good choice.
A cruise card which acts as a credit card can be used for extras on board al. The northern lights usually appear multiple times and at multiple locations during your cruise with us. Icelandic cruises often depart from reykjavik icelands capital is ideally located for admiring the northern lights, but the surrounding rural areas offer better northern lights viewing because of the absence of urban glow. Debuting in january 2019, in search of the northern lights is the first winter arctic circle route from an american cruise line, and will allow guests the exceptionally rare opportunity to explore the far north. And there are few better places on earth to see their kaleidoscopic displays than norway s arctic capital tromso. The northern lights are visible mainly between october and march each year in the nordic region this is because the winter nights are dark enough for us to see the lights.
Both of fred olsens northern lights cruises for this winter have sold out, so book. For a longer holiday consider one of the 11night, 6night or 5night classic winter coastal voyage or a specialist 11night astronomy voyage. I recommend you book your cruise direct with the ferry company. Moon norway travel guide paperback september 5, 2017. Cruise norway specializes in expedition cruises in norway, the arctic and antarctica. The long, rugged coastline of norway, with its dramatic seascapes and rich maritime heritage, is best explored on a cruise holiday. There is something really special about northern lights cruise in norway. The local hurtigruten ships ply the coast year round, calling at ports between bergen and kirkenes. Hurtigruten offers and cruise deals coastal cruises.
The long, dark nights will help you spot the colours lighting up the sky. Viking cruises unveils new winter northern lights itinerary. Northern norway is one of the only easily accessible and habitable northern lights. Witness the spectacular aurora borealis with our northern lights cruises for 2021 and 2022.
Northern lights holidaysthe elusive otherworldly glow of the aurora borealis commonly known as the northern lights is described by some as the greatest light show on earth. Book your customized cruise travel in the magical norway. Mar 24, 2019 experience the heart of norway as we visit 34 ports between bergen and kirkenes and back in 12 days. Viking cruises new winter northern lights itinerary to. The aurora is at its most active from late autumn, through winter and into early spring, and can generally be seen best between 6pm and 2am, weather. Norway tours more than 70 tailormade norwegian tours, including norway in a nutshell, hurtigruten, trolltunga, northern lights and lofoten. Norways northern lights with hurtigruten 20172018 by the. The aurora borealis natures own spectacular light show. Because the aurora borealis are magnetically drawn towards the north pole, the areas north of the arctic circle are best for northern lights viewing. Find your cruise norway coastal cruises hurtigruten.
There is nothing more peaceful than sparkling and starlit polar sky and nothing more exciting than when the flickering northern lights color it. Northern lights hurtigruten norway voyages 50 degrees north. Between late august and early april it is dark enough at night to see the northern lights. Aug 28, 2015 see northern lights on your winter cruise, or get a free future cruise. Marvel at the northern lights, filling the sky with green, yellow, red and violet above the horizon. The northern lights will often appear directly above the ship, and our outdoor observation decks offer brilliant, unobstructed frontrow views. Norway northern lights cruise northern lights holidays from. Where hurtigruten sails in northern norway is directly beneath the auroral zone, an area of consistent auroral activity. With hurtigruten, officially represented by development promotions in south africa, you have a range of northern lights cruises, holidays and expeditions, where norway s exquisite natural beauty takes centre stage. Book a 12day roundtrip cruise between october 2015 and february 2016.
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 inlets, dotted with picturesque fishing villages. The further north you go in the northern hemisphere, the better for seeing the northern lights. We decided in 2016 when my husband and i both turned 60, that we would celebrate with another cruise and decided on seeing the northern lights as this was on both our bucket lists, we hoped we would be able to tick this one off. Cruises to arctic circle cruising, norway royal caribbean. Norway cruises can depart from ports within norway or from the uk, making. Hurtigruten northern lights voyages run from september until april and offer a. Bodo, tromso, svolvaer and the lofoten islands are all renowned for being excellent places to spot the aurora, so lookout for a cruise that stops at one of them for a better chance. Experience a magical northern lights cruise flight centre. It is during the polar nights that natures lights, moon and stars reveal their magic power. Experience the northern lights and learn all about this spectacular phenomenon explore norway s amazing coastline in winter join in on fun winter activities learn about norwegian culture, history and nature with our expedition teams. The aurora borealis can happen at any time of the year, but with the extralong summer daylight hours due to another phenomenon called the midnight sun, its too. Northern lights adventure cruise norway travel, cruises. Welcome to the magical coast of winter norway, land of the enchanted polar night and mystical northern lights.
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