She travels with sami herdsmen in northern norway, and learns of sami mythology and of the gradual dwindling of their nomadic way of life. Northern lights cruises depart mostly from ports in the u. An atmospheric display of green and pink light dancing across the inky dark sky, the spectacular aurora borealis is one of natures most extraordinary wonders. Arctic norway is ideally located in the middle of the northern lights zone. Norway in a nutshell and the pulpit rock, july 2017. Boasting both the northernmost city in the world and mainland europes northernmost point, its location provides ample. On our classic cruise south from kirkenes to bergen, we show you enchanting landscapes of fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers, combined with visits to. Viking cruises announced a groundbreaking ocean cruise itinerary that is the first of its kind from a u. For more information about northern lights, please refer to the travel guide. Cruises to northern norway and iceland offer a high chance of seeing the northern lights between the months of september and april. Knopf published the first us edition april 1996, entitled the golden compass. X we use cookies to give you the best experience possible. Hurtigruten, the coastal steamer that serves more than 30 ports along the norwegian coast, still traffic the coastline from bergen in the south.
The day tour will sail from london to bergen, norway, starting in january. You then enjoy a 7hour snowmobile northern lights seeking group tour that takes you to one of the most picturesque areas of northern norway at the wilderness center of camp tamok. This tour should not be missed by those seeking a unique way to enjoy icelands most renowned natural phenomenon. Before we get into the details of how you can find the northern lights in southern norway, we need to clarify some facts. We share our experiences on a hurtigruten coastal cruise to help you decide if its right for you. Cruising far north in norways winter, witness snowdusted landscapes, cities hushed in slumber and the luminous aurora borealis dancing in the sky. Aurora northern lights cruises fjord travel norway. Viking cruises new winter northern lights itinerary to. The ancient stories of the sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across the globe. Whether you are traveling on land or are cruising norway, you will find a significant amount of useful tips. Cruise to flaam port, norway norwegian fjord cruises msc. Both of fred olsens northern lights cruises for this winter have sold out, so book. By continuing to use our website you agree to our cookie policy. 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.
Enjoy spectacular scenery and exhilarating excursions on a unique journey with other adventurous singles. Of course, spotting the northern lights isnt always easy. In summer, the midnight sun arrives and norway becomes the land of eternal daylight. We offer a selection of northern lights cruise packages, northern lights tours and short breaks to tromso and kirkenes. A norway coastal cruise is one of the best ways to get a view of the northern lights. Norway northern lights private tour 4 cities in 8 days. Norway northern lights holidays discover the world. Please check at the time of booking as to current status of offer the offer cruise must be booked within 28. Real time video of northern lights aurora borealis filmed onboard ms leone and ms aurora explorer, boats from arcticexplorer. Have found 2 companies but wanted to know if anyone had used them they are blue water holidays and mighty fine cruise. 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.
Launching in 2019, in search of the northern lights is the first winter arctic circle. Nov 30, 2017 this cruise guarantees youll see the northern lights or your next cruise is free. If youve dreamed of seeing the glowing colors of the aurora borealis light up the night sky, and lets face it, who hasnt, you are probably wondering where is the best place to see the northern lights. When selecting a northern lights cruise, keep in mind that sailing along norway s three northernmost counties nordland, troms and finnmark offer the greatest opportunities for viewing northern lights, both onboard the ship and. One of your best chances of seeing the northern lights is on a trip to norway in the winter season.
Unfortunately for alaska visitors who want to go on a cruise and see the northern lights, the cruise season and. Year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010. Experience the heart of norway as we visit 34 ports between bergen and kirkenes and back in 12 days. But how does a hurtigruten northern lights cruise stack up against other options out there. Our advice is to plan and book early to avoid disappointment.
Viking cruises unveils new winter northern lights itinerary to. Norways northern lights with hurtigruten 20172018 issuu. Northern lights cruises northern norway forum tripadvisor. This cruise 100 per cent guarantees youll see the northern. May 20, 2018 a norway coastal cruise is one of the best ways to get a view of the northern lights. Few places promise darker skies where northern lights shine brightest and. Hurtigruten cruises, a cruise line serving norway, greenland, spitsbergen. Northern lights hurtigruten norway voyages 50 degrees north. This limited voyage is accompanied by special lecturers experts on astronomy and expeditions to see the northern lights. Where is the best place to see 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. Written by david nikel, a man who has actually lived in norway, this book provides a wealth of information.
Our cruises take you to some of the most incredible. Our daily departures travel to places no other cruise ships go. Sep 26, 2016 en route, set out on excursions like an evening snowmobile or dogsledding northern lights safari, or a tack on a pre or post cruise overnight stay at the kirkenes snowhotel, equipped with. On a northern lights cruise, youll explore some of norway s most memorable ports of call, each with their own history and attractions, and have the chance to get a feel for the traditions and cultures of the many generations of people who have gazed skyward and pondered as to the origins of this amazing phenomenon. It runs yearround and crosses the arctic circle, making this voyage ideal for experiencing the midnight sun in summer or for enjoying a. Passengers observing the northern lights in norway on board the. During the winter, its dark from around 6pm to 1am in countries above the arctic circle and this is the time the northern lights are visible, though you may have to be patient some nights. The northern lights are more commonly seen above the arctic circle in norway than anywhere else in the world. Compare and book shore excursions for your next cruise. Wht is more, you can book your place with just a 5% deposit before the end of july. The answer is not a busy hotel, because the northern lights show to their best advantage where. A traditional norwegian fjords cruise combined with an aurora hunt is. Book your northern europe cruise and enjoy a truly unique journey of discovery to norway and other fantastic destinations. The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon that occurs when electrically charged particles from the sun enter earths atmosphere.
Many cruises hug the northern norwegian coast above the arctic circle, and some venture to the svalbard archipelago, where the gulf stream flows prevent the seas from freezing in winter. Take a look at our late cruise deals to find the best cruise deals for your northern lights holiday. Experience norways beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or the spectacular northern lights. Cruising far north in norway s winter, witness snowdusted landscapes, cities hushed in slumber and the luminous aurora borealis dancing in the sky. Plan your northern lights alaska cruise now to catch the stunning display in its full glory. This cruise guarantees youll see the northern lights or your. Northern lights cruises sail mostly the northern coast of norway, and some venture to iceland and greenland. Go on an unforgettable cruise from the magnificent fjords of the south to the rugged arctic wilderness of northern norway, before ending your voyage in the medieval city of trondheim. Northern lights cruises norway northern lights holidays. Your cruise will include multiple ports of call in norway, including bergen, flam, geiranger, alesund, and stavanger. Under that title it has been adapted as a 2007 feature film by hollywood and as a companion video game. In search of the northern lights paperback may 16, 2017.
Northern lights is the first book of the trilogy, his dark materials 1995 to 2000. The northern lights appear to those on the ground in different forms. Experience a magical northern lights cruise flight centre. Search for cruises in norway, antarctica, greenland, north america and more. We had an absolutely amazing time on our vacation to norway and sweden in may, 2017.
Book with project travel the leading agent for hurtigruten in ireland. Even today, car ferries are a fact of life in fjord norway and northern norway where fjords cut deeply into the landscape and make it impossible or at the very least inconvenient to get up or down the coast by car without crossing the fjord. Jul 10, 2017 viking cruises is jumping into the aurora borealis market with a new cruise called in search of the northern lights. Getting around by boat official travel guide to norway. Boasting both the northernmost city in the world and mainland europes northernmost point, its location provides ample opportunities for seeing the auro. How to find the northern lights in southern norway. Northern lights adventure cruise fjord travel norway. Northern lights cruise holidays see norway in a new light it tops so many travellers wish lists. Visit the norwegian fjords, see the northern lights or step foot on antarctica or other unique destinations.
Departing from ports in the uk such as liverpool, bristol and london tilbury, our northern lights cruises begin between september and april, giving you the best chance of seeing the lights. Our daily departures take you on voyages where no other ships go. Were just back from a northern lights cruise on viking ocean cruises viking sky, which visited various ports along norway s coast, heading into the arctic circle. You have the unique chance of witnessing the northern lights while you stay in protected waters, and find a secure place for the northern lights. Alaska cruises to see the northern lights usa today.
With its soaring mountains, sheersided fjords and endless dark skies, the north of norway is a beautifully dramatic destination to go searching for the northern lights. 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. Northern lights cruises in norway can be as short as 3 days or you can do the full round trip coastal voyage in 12 days. Not only does it promise views of norways most fantastic mountains. A guide to the best northern lights cruises in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Classic hurtigruten cruises run south to north and vice versa between the charming city of bergen and the town of kirkenes in northern norway, sailing alongside the beautiful norwegian fjords. Northern lights cruises norway northern lights holidays from. Visit norway on a hurtigruten northern lights cruise. Recently i got to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity and fell in love with norway on a 12 day northern lights cruise. This cruise guarantees youll see the northern lights or.
See norways spectacular fjords on a hurtigruten mail boat cruise. Experience norway s beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or the spectacular northern lights. Oct 18, 2017 unfortunately for alaska visitors who want to go on a cruise and see the northern lights, the cruise season and. Auroras can only be seen at night if the sky is clear and there is solar activity. For those on northern lights cruises 2019 and 2020 viking. Norway and northern lights on queen victoria departing 20102021.
Cruise in search of the northern lights experience an arctic land where dawn and twilight merge. The very best cruise holidays and cruise deals loveitbookit. Cruising far north in norways winter, witness what few. Highlights of a hurtigruten mail boat cruise in norway. Experience the spectacular norwegian coastline under the northern lights in winter or the midnight sun in summer. No matter the season, all hurtigruten cruises are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv outdoor life experiences.
Dec 28, 2016 real time video of northern lights aurora borealis filmed onboard ms leone and ms aurora explorer, boats from arcticexplorer. During your discovery of norway, your expedition team will lead the way on hiking, walking tours, outings to local performances, and onshore events. Get unique insight and knowledge about the arctic sky and the greatest lightshow on earth, the aurora borealis, on this popular voyage along the mesmerising norwegian coast. The northern lights are also known as the aurora borealis, a name given to them by scientist and astronomer, galileo.
No matter the season, all cruises with hurtigruten are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv experiences. Amazing mountain scenery and fantastic winter landscapes accompanied with magnificent views of the northern lights this is a trip you will remember for years to. A good read but can get a bit detailed on astrophyics which at times can blow. Your travel consultant will book the best option for your travel dates.
Moon norway may be one of the best travel guides i have purchased. Mar 04, 2019 were just back from a northern lights cruise on viking ocean cruises viking sky, which visited various ports along norway s coast, heading into the. Explore norway from hurtigruten while sailing through some of the most stunning coastal scenery on the planet. Land of the northern lights magellan sails from london tilbury. The best way to explore norway is by cruising through the fjords, and winter is no different. In search of the northern lights london to bergen viking.
The different locations we visit provide different views of the sky with several possibilities of seeing the northern lights. Find your voyage in our cruise calendar hurtigruten. 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. Norway cruise 2017 ms rotterdam holland america line duration. The 15night arctic norway and the northern lights roundtrip from dover features an overnight in tromso and two nights in alta, along bergen, narvik, bodo, stavanger and a maiden call at sortland in vesteralen.
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 during norway s winter, a peak period for aurora. The sun lies low on the horizon and for weeks, and north of the arctic circle, it disappears completely. In northern norway, northern lights activity is strongest between mid october to early april. In winter, the light along the norwegian coast is at its most beautiful.
I loved the cruising, and also the ship not being very. Nov 28, 2017 this cruise 100 per cent guarantees youll see the northern lights so did it deliver. Only two days from october 2017 through march 2018 did the northern lights. Video this is the best time to book a cruise if you want to score a deal video. Check the lunar cycle around the dates you want to book your cruise and try to avoid booking your northern lights experience when theres a full moon.
Norway dominates the northern lights cruise circuit with voyages ranging from five nights to 14 nights. We are referring, of course, to the northern lights, the play of lights in the night sky that, for centuries, has inspired poetry, art. A cruise to norway also means discovering the culture of two ancient populations. Has anyone been on a good northern lights cruise in norway. 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.
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. Experience norway s beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or spectacular northern lights. Later in the evening you are invited to join a specially prepared northern lights group cruise. It is one of the last cruises on the 720passenger sapphire before it is retired. Experience a land where dawn and twilight merge on the edges of the long arctic night. Hurtigruten northern lights voyages run from september until april and offer a. Find your cruise destinations special offers faq my booking.
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