Voyage in search of the Aurora Borealis
The Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights, is nature’s natural lightshow - a dazzling display of vivid green and pink hues that swirl and dance across the winter skies of the Northern Hemisphere. It is the natural phenomenon that literally brightens dark winter nights and draws thousands of onlookers into the Arctic Circle every winter.
Cruise deep into the Arctic Circle to snowy lands rich in natural wonders and populated by Sami tribes who have lived off the harsh terrain for generations. This is a place where nature and adventure go hand in hand on snowmobile expeditions through silent forests or husky safaris where visitors can take command of their own dog sled. Perhaps stop for a break at the Igloo Hotel, freshly built from snow and ice every winter near the Norwegian town of Alta, and enjoy a refreshing drink served in a glass made of ice.
Tromsø, the so-called ‘Gateway to the Arctic’, is one of the best preserved cities as its historic buildings escaped wartime damage. Above all, Tromsø and Alta are among the best places in Norway to witness the Northern Lights. Built on three islands with a dramatic mountain back drop, Ålesund is known for its architecture as one of the world’s few Art Nouveau cities and a unique place to explore. From Åndalsnes, choose to relax on the Rauma Railway, cutting through the mountains and along the fast-flowing river, affording dramatic vistas of stark jagged peaks and attractive waterfalls.
Iceland also offers the chance to witness the Aurora Borealis as well as experience snowmobiling, whale watching, a man-made ice cave and relaxing at the famous geothermal Blue Lagoon.
Cruise Highlights
This special voyage promises a wonderful discovery of the Norwegian winter landscape, and a chance to search the night sky for the truly spectacular Northern Lights.
• Collect your certificate, signed by the ship’s captain, to commemorate your crossing of the Arctic Circle.
• Visit the impressive North Cape, the most northerly point of Europe, where the sheer cliff rises more than 300m above the Arctic Ocean.
• Look over the ‘Arctic City’ of Tromsø from the summit of Mount Storsteinen reached by an exciting cable car ride.
• From Alta travel into the wilderness and from a viewing site where warm drinks are available you can watch the night sky for the infamous Aurora Borealis.
• Sip a cool drink in the ice bar of the Igloo Hotel on the banks of the Alta River. There may even be the opportunity to stay the night in this unique hotel made entirely of ice and snow.
• For a unique and thrilling experience, choose a husky or snowmobile safari across the wintry landscape.
Highlights depend upon the cruise itinerary and may be subject to pre-registering for and the operation of specific shore excursions, and/or weather conditions. Viewing of the Northern Lights is subject to suitable atmospheric weather conditions.
Book online, call 0844 963 0000 or see your local travel agent
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