In search of the northern lights in eight nights fred. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral in search of the northern lights in eight nights l2107. See the northern lights with cruises from southampton. The 800passenger black watch will embark from southampton on a 14night. Beautiful fjords, tumbling waterfalls and the iconic northern lights fred. Not only is newcastle one of britains greatest and most vibrant cities, it is also a fantastic starting point for a. Hurtigruten northern lights from bournemouth with fred. Covid19 travel updates and faqs flexible booking conditions future cruise credits. 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. 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. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral in search of the northern lights in eight.
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. 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. It was an amazing experience from cruising past the scottish isles and then across the north sea and up the coast of norway. Your cruise will include multiple ports of call in norway, including bergen, flam, geiranger, alesund, and stavanger. Northern lights cruises northern norway forum tripadvisor. Tromso is home to the iconic, icebergshaped arctic cathedral.
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. Balmoral cruise to norway 2012 by syd pearman youtube. A 14 day fred olsen cruise in search of the northern. 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.
In the search of the northern lights cruise tue 16th feb 2021. 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. 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. 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. Has anyone been on a good northern lights cruise in norway. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral in search of the northern lights l2104. Heres why a cruise with us is the best way to experience the northern lights.
Northern lights cruises sail mostly the northern coast of norway, and some venture to iceland and greenland. Experience norways beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or the spectacular northern lights. We passed the arctic circle and then really felt it was an adventure. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral l2104 16 february 2021. 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. 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.
Experience a magical northern lights cruise flight centre. 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. The ultimate guide to the northern lights hurtigruten uk. You will be able to move 100% of the total payments made to any other ocean or river cruise with fred. 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.
In search of the northern lights poor value for money. Originally inhabited by the indigenous sami people, the area has a fascinating cultural history. In april 2019 was introduced the brexit promise guarantee. The aurora borealis is formed by solar plasma and winds, creating a uniquely shifting light show illuminating the sky. Northern lights in eight nights from newcastle, on 24th march 2021 with fred. Our daily departures travel to places no other cruise ships go. Best northern lights cruises for 20202021 and where.
Olsen cruise lines have reduced the supplement for single travellers on a wide range of cruises for 202021. Nathan philpot, sales and marketing director for fred. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral l2029 18 november 2020. In search of the northern lights fred olsen cruise lines balmoral. Hurtigruten are a great choice with their norwegian region expertise and northern lights promise. There may be no cruise quite as iconic as one to the northern seas around scandinavia and iceland. The northern lights are also known as the aurora borealis, a name given to them by scientist and astronomer, galileo. 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. Northern lights cruises depart mostly from ports in the u. The northern lights are like a mighty symphonic ballet with muted sound. A 14 day fred olsen cruise in search of the northern lights. Northern lights cruise northern lights cruise holidays from. Made possible by departing from the northerly port of newcastle, youre presented with an opportunity to step ashore amongst northern norways wintery. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral l2107 16 march 2021 8 nights.
Fred olsen cruise lines northern lights cruise to arctic norway. We visited alesund, tromso two nights in port, alta overnight in port, leknes in the lofoten islands and. 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. Whether youre traversing the wild terrain of the last frontier or spending your days exploring cities like. Even today, they captivate travelers who venture north to the arctic. Northern lights from newcastle, on 16th march 2021 with fred. Experience arctic norway at its most dramatic, seeking out unspoilt winter wilderness, enchanting wildlife and even the astounding northern lights. Southampton offer a range of cruises to see the northern lights in 2020. Experience norway s beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or spectacular northern lights. Here, with a little luck, youll be able to enjoy the magnificent aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights. Passengers see snowsmothered fishing villages with buildings painted in primary colors, bustling commercial ports and austere, monochromatic tundrascapes.
Located on the northern shore of the romsdalsfjord, the norwegian town of. In search of the northern lights from southampton, fred. Alta needed rebuilding after world war ii, so the buildings of this northern norwegian port are relatively new. The northern lights have enthralled mankind for a long time. Our advice is to plan and book early to avoid disappointment. Hurtigruten northern lights from norwich with fred. This tour should not be missed by those seeking a unique way to enjoy icelands most renowned natural phenomenon. Fred olsen cruise lines ships and itineraries 2020, 2021. 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. Your cruise will include multiple ports of call in norway, including bergen, flam, geiranger, alesund. The island city of tromso is one of northern norways true delights. Rich with neoclassical architecture, the city known as. 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.
Cruises from the uk in search of the northern lights take in the rugged norwegian coast before crossing the arctic circle. Our cruise was all the way up to 70 degrees north in search of the northern lights. See the wonder of the aurora borealis mother natures ultimate light show on an unforgettable northern lights cruise to the arctic circle with fred. 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. 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. 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.
While seeing the northern lights isnt guaranteed, cruises to alaska and iceland make for unforgettable vacations. A typical northern lights cruise itinerary begins by cruising northbound along the norwegian coastline towards north cape. We are very excited to be offering these three unique itineraries for march 2015, which have been designed to position fred. By continuing to use our website you agree to our cookie policy. 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.
An overnight stop in alta gives you the best chance to see the northern lights and to immerse yourself in sami culture. There is now limited availability on this cruise, with prices starting. 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. It is at this point the lights will make their first appearance. In cases of cruise cancellation due to uks brexit, the company guarantees a full refund to all bookings plus a free cruise. Small ship and adventure cruisers should look to speciality cruise providers such as hurtigruten, orion expedition cruises, voyages of discovery.
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. Cruises to see the northern lights are extremely popular and therefore book far in advance and frequently sell out. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral l2108 24 march 2021 8 nights. 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. 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. Fred olsen cruise lines balmoral in search of the northern lights l2029.
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. 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. The film is of a cruise to norway on fred olsen s ms balmoral from southampton 28th august returning 5th september 2012. Have found 2 companies but wanted to know if anyone had used them they are blue water holidays and mighty fine cruise. For more information, or to book, call us now on 0 786 863.
Olsen cruise lines 202122 ocean programme, ahead of its full unveiling in march next year. Northern lights in eight nights from newcastle, fred. So will the variety of the coastline, with natural wonders, charming villages, rare wildlife and fascinating history. Get front row seats to the most incredible light shows on earth truly an experience out of this world. This is a 14day cruise and departs from southampton. In search of the northern lights in nine nights fred. No matter the season, all cruises with hurtigruten are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv experiences. Springtime fjords in five nights fri 01 may 2020 5 nights. Voyage to the northern lights flying from norwich 6 day escorted expedition departing 4th march 2018. Book a cruise to see the northern lights while seeing the northern lights isnt guaranteed, cruises to alaska and iceland make for unforgettable vacations.
X we use cookies to give you the best experience possible. Aurora was the roman goddess of the dawn, and borealis is derived from the greek name for the north wind, boreas. Balmoral is named after the scottish residence of the british royal. In norway your chances of seeing the northern lights are greatest between september and april, with october through march being the best months.
Despite being a small ship, the ship and the cruse organisation were quite superb. Both of fred olsen s northern lights cruises for this winter have sold out, so book ahead for the next available sailings. Olsen cruise lines three ships at the best latitude and longitude to give guests the optimum chance of seeing the total solar eclipse. 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. Cunards norway and northern lights from southampton, 8 oct 2019. Last chance to book to see the total solar eclipse and. Youll discover the sights and highlights of three destinations, and go in search of the spectacular northern lights. Experience norway in winter and go in search of the spellbinding northern lights on this night cruise from southampton aboard balmoral. On a cruise, the northern lights are best seen in norway or from within the arctic circle. Olsen, cruise and maritime voyages and hurtigruten.
The best time to see the northern lights is between september and march. 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. On a voyage with hurtigruten along the norwegian coast, the aurora borealis comes to you. Fred olsen northern lights cruise northern light cruise. Our daily departures take you on voyages where no other ships go. The island city of tromso is one of northern norway s true delights. Northern lights cruise northern lights cruise holidays. 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.
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