Northern lights cruise northern lights cruise holidays from. Nathan philpot, sales and marketing director for fred. Get front row seats to the most incredible light shows on earth truly an experience out of this world. The aurora borealis is formed by solar plasma and winds, creating a uniquely shifting light show illuminating the sky. Have found 2 companies but wanted to know if anyone had used them they are blue water holidays and mighty fine cruise. Originally inhabited by the indigenous sami people, the area has a fascinating cultural history. Southampton offer a range of cruises to see the northern lights in 2020. In search of the northern lights fred olsen cruise lines balmoral. The island city of tromso is one of northern norways true delights. When you book by tuesday 5th may 20 for any ocean or river cruise currently on sale or included in our new 202122 worldwide brochure, your booking will be covered with fred olsens booking reassurance guarantee. In search of the northern lights in eight nights fred.
The best time to see the northern lights is between september and march. An overnight stop in alta gives you the best chance to see the northern lights and to immerse yourself in sami culture. Book a cruise to see the northern lights while seeing the northern lights isnt guaranteed, cruises to alaska and iceland make for unforgettable vacations. The northern lights are like a mighty symphonic ballet with muted sound. It is small enough to navigate sizerestricted waterways such as the kiel canal, providing fantastic scenic cruising opportunities, while retaining the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere that the fred.
If seeing the northern lights is at the top of your bucket list, an arctic circle cruise is one of the most enjoyable ways to tick off this spectacular natural attraction. The northern lights cruise regions are on the itineraries of many major cruise lines, including norwegian cruise line, cunard, azamara, celebrity, fred olsen, holland america and royal caribbean. Both of fred olsen s northern lights cruises for this winter have sold out, so book ahead for the next available sailings. You will be able to move 100% of the total payments made to any other ocean or river cruise with fred. Fred olsen should think a bit more about what customers want from this cruise it would have been quite safe to turn off the deck lights on the upper decks only and to have left them on around. Experience norways beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or the spectacular northern lights. Fred olsen cruise lines ships and itineraries 2020, 2021. A 14 day fred olsen cruise in search of the northern lights.
Olsen cruise lines is offering guests the last chance to see one of natures most aweinspiring sights the majestic aurora borealis, or northern lights at their most spectacular until the next decade, on its adultsonly night l1603 norway winter cruise aboard balmoral, departing from southampton on 5th march 2016. Northern lights cruises northern norway forum tripadvisor. Even today, they captivate travelers who venture north to the arctic. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral l2104 16 february 2021. Aurora was the roman goddess of the dawn, and borealis is derived from the greek name for the north wind, boreas. When you book by tuesday 5th may 20 for any ocean or river cruise currently on sale or included in our new 202122 worldwide brochure, your booking will be covered with fred olsen s booking reassurance guarantee. Olsen, cruise and maritime voyages and hurtigruten. There is now limited availability on this cruise, with prices starting. Northern lights in eight nights from newcastle, fred. To be able to see the lights clearly, you need a dark night sky, which means the summer months are largely ruled out, as, during this season, the sun may not set at all in northern areas of norway. Northern lights cruises sail mostly the northern coast of norway, and some venture to iceland and greenland.
For more information, or to book, call us now on 0 786 863. Not only is newcastle one of britains greatest and most vibrant cities, it is also a fantastic starting point for a. See the northern lights with cruises from southampton. A typical northern lights cruise itinerary begins by cruising northbound along the norwegian coastline towards north cape. Northern lights in eight nights from newcastle, on 24th march 2021 with fred. Cruises from the uk in search of the northern lights take in the rugged norwegian coast before crossing the arctic circle. We are very excited to be offering these three unique itineraries for march 2015, which have been designed to position fred.
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to witness the eerie midnight sun in norway and search for a glimmer of the aweinspiring aurora borealis in iceland. Balmoral cruise to norway 2012 by syd pearman youtube. Our advice is to plan and book early to avoid disappointment. Hurtigruten northern lights from norwich with fred. Has anyone been on a good northern lights cruise in norway. Located on the northern shore of the romsdalsfjord, the norwegian town of. As one of the best places on earth to witness the northern lights in winter, and experience the sensation of the midnight sun in summer, alta is a truly magical destination. Here, with a little luck, youll be able to enjoy the magnificent aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights. This is for everyone i met on board the cruise ship boudicca on our trip in search of the northern lights and we found them at tromso and alta in norway during the first weekend in march 20.
Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral l2029 18 november 2020. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral in search of the northern lights in eight nights l2107. The island city of tromso is one of northern norway s true delights. Book now for cruises to mediterranean, caribbean and more. Olsen cruise lines offered winter cruises to norway, giving guests a chance to experience the stunning spectacle of the aurora borealis, or northern lights. Olsen cruise lines have reduced the supplement for single travellers on a wide range of cruises for 202021.
Alta needed rebuilding after world war ii, so the buildings of this northern norwegian port are relatively new. Join cunard cruise line on this norway and northern lights cruise from southampton to rotterdam on board queen elizabeth, 8 october 2019, q928, 12 nights. No matter the season, all hurtigruten cruises are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv outdoor life experiences. 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. Last chance to book to see the total solar eclipse and. Experience a magical northern lights cruise flight centre. Cunards norway and northern lights from southampton, 8 oct 2019. Balmoral is the largest of our oceangoing cruise ships, yet is still small enough to navigate sizerestricted waterways such as the kiel canal, providing fantastic scenic cruising opportunities, and retains the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere that the fred. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral in search of the northern lights l2029.
The northern lights are also known as the aurora borealis, a name given to them by scientist and astronomer, galileo. On a voyage with hurtigruten along the norwegian coast, the aurora borealis comes to you. We have done a couple of norway cruises in the summer for the midnight sun, but this is the first time weve been there in the winter. See the wonder of the aurora borealis mother natures ultimate light show on an unforgettable northern lights cruise to the arctic circle with fred. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral l2108 24 march 2021 8 nights. A major cultural hub above the arctic circle, tromso is famed as a viewing point for the colourful northern lights that often light up the. On a cruise, the northern lights are best seen in norway or from within the arctic circle. Whether youre traversing the wild terrain of the last frontier or spending your days exploring cities like.
Best northern lights cruises for 20202021 and where. Experience norway in winter and go in search of the spellbinding northern lights on this night cruise from southampton aboard balmoral. This is a 14day cruise and departs from southampton. In cases of cruise cancellation due to uks brexit, the company guarantees a full refund to all bookings plus a free cruise.
This tour should not be missed by those seeking a unique way to enjoy icelands most renowned natural phenomenon. Our daily departures take you on voyages where no other ships go. In april 2019 was introduced the brexit promise guarantee. The ultimate guide to the northern lights hurtigruten uk. Revel in the early winter wonders of northern norway you can get closer to dramatic landscapes, experience exhilarating adventures and even go in search of the spellbinding northern lights. Olsen cruise lines is offering guests the last chance to see one of natures most aweinspiring sights the majestic aurora borealis, or northern lights at their most spectacular until the next decade, on its adultsonly night l1603 norway winter cruise aboard balmoral, departing from southampton on 5 th march 2016. Northern lights cruises depart mostly from ports in the u. Cruises to see the northern lights are extremely popular and therefore book far in advance and frequently sell out.
Experience arctic norway at its most dramatic, seeking out unspoilt winter wilderness, enchanting wildlife and even the astounding northern lights. Olsen cruise lines three ships at the best latitude and longitude to give guests the optimum chance of seeing the total solar eclipse. We passed the arctic circle and then really felt it was an adventure. 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. Covid19 travel updates and faqs flexible booking conditions future cruise credits. In the search of the northern lights cruise tue 16th feb 2021. Experience norway s beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or spectacular northern lights. Our cruise was all the way up to 70 degrees north in search of the northern lights.
While seeing the northern lights isnt guaranteed, cruises to alaska and iceland make for unforgettable vacations. Set sail from southampton, liverpool or london tilbury on one of our northern lights cruises and witness the breathtaking scenery on show as we cruise the coast of norway en route to the arctic. Whilst arctic norway is incredible to experience in the winter, the summer months are also spectacular as the midnight sun bathes the coast in shades of gold. Unearthing an abundance of arctic attractions will ensure youre sure to be captivated from start to finish on this very special, shorterthanusual escape to northern norway aboard balmoral. Rich with neoclassical architecture, the city known as. Fred olsen cruise lines northern lights cruise to arctic norway.
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 norways wonderland of remote islands, towering mountains and stunning glaciers. Northern lights cruise northern lights cruise holidays. In norway your chances of seeing the northern lights are greatest between september and april, with october through march being the best months. Mar, 2014 set sail from southampton, liverpool or london tilbury on one of our northern lights cruises and witness the breathtaking scenery on show as we cruise the coast of norway en route to the arctic. Hurtigruten are a great choice with their norwegian region expertise and northern lights promise. Tromso is home to the iconic, icebergshaped arctic cathedral. In 20202021, fred olsen ships ocean and riverboats will visit a total of 277 destinations in 90 different countries across 6 continents on 170 itineraries. It was an amazing experience from cruising past the scottish isles and then across the north sea and up the coast of norway. Passengers see snowsmothered fishing villages with buildings painted in primary colors, bustling commercial ports and austere, monochromatic tundrascapes. Heres why a cruise with us is the best way to experience the northern lights. Balmoral is named after the scottish residence of the british royal. Our daily departures travel to places no other cruise ships go.
A 14 day fred olsen cruise aboard ms balmoral in search of the northern lights with on board gratuities included, entertainment, use of the leisure facilities, captain drinks party and much more. Springtime fjords in five nights fri 01 may 2020 5 nights. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral l2107 16 march 2021 8 nights. Your cruise will include multiple ports of call in norway, including bergen, flam, geiranger, alesund, and stavanger. Olsen cruise lines is offering guests the chance to see one of natures most aweinspiring sights the majestic aurora borealis this winter on its in search of the northern lights cruises aboard either boudicca, departing from liverpool on 8 th november 2014 d1420, or black watch, sailing from tilbury on 20 th december 2014 w1420. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral in search of the northern lights l2104. Voyage to the northern lights flying from norwich 6 day escorted expedition departing 4th march 2018.
In search of the northern lights poor value for money. Fred olsen northern lights cruise northern light cruise. Made possible by departing from the northerly port of newcastle, youre presented with an opportunity to step ashore amongst northern norways wintery. Beautiful fjords, tumbling waterfalls and the iconic northern lights fred. In search of the northern lights in nine nights fred. We visited alesund, tromso two nights in port, alta overnight in port, leknes in the lofoten islands and. The staff were perhaps the friendliest we have encountered on other cruises, they were very attentive and were always ready to assist those need ing help though the main entertainment was not as good as the bigger ships, the secondary entertainment was. 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. Northern lights from newcastle, on 16th march 2021 with fred.
Hurtigruten northern lights from bournemouth with fred. So will the variety of the coastline, with natural wonders, charming villages, rare wildlife and fascinating history. It is at this point the lights will make their first appearance. By continuing to use our website you agree to our cookie policy. X we use cookies to give you the best experience possible. Despite being a small ship, the ship and the cruse organisation were quite superb. Youll discover the sights and highlights of three destinations, and go in search of the spectacular northern lights. There may be no cruise quite as iconic as one to the northern seas around scandinavia and iceland. Small ship and adventure cruisers should look to speciality cruise providers such as hurtigruten, orion expedition cruises, voyages of discovery.
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