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Go on a northern lights voyage with Hurtigruten

One of the best places to see the northern lights is from the deck of a Hurtigruten ship at sea in winter, when the sky is free from artificial light.

Classic Voyage South from £756pp 

Begin your sailing high above the Arctic Circle in Kirkenes and voyage south via 34 ports of call, taking in the sparse northern landscapes and the magnificent Norwegian fjords before arriving in Bergen. Departures November 2013 - March 2014.

 

Classic Voyage North from £826pp

Set sail on the Classic Voyage North and call at over 30 ports as you cruise up the Norwegian coast across the Arctic Circle from Bergen to Kirkenes. Highlights include the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, Norway's former capital Trondheim, the crossing of the Arctic Circle plus a visit to Tromsø - the capital of the Arctic. Departures November 2013 – March 2014.

 

Arctic Highlights - departures with direct flights from £995pp

Set sail on your five or six-day voyage and have the ultimate Arctic Adventure high above the Arctic Circle this winter. Sail from Tromsø to Kirkenes and back again in search of the magical northern lights. Included are direct flights from London Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow, Bournemouth and Belfast to Tromsø, a voyage on a half-board basis and one or two nights at a centrally located hotel in Tromsø, including breakfast (depending on your itinerary). Selected departures between December 2013 and March 2014.

 

A Taste of the Arctic - 5/6 days from £1,052/1,116pp

Enjoy a buzz of anticipation as you venture north into the Arctic, sailing along the beautifully remote Norwegian coast from Bergen to Tromsø, gateways to the fjords and the Arctic respectively. Calling at 20 ports from small fishing communities to larger towns, you can enjoy a range of exciting winter activities.

A journey from Bergen to Tromsø (6 days) or from Tromsø to Bergen (5 days) gives you a real taste of the Arctic. There are selected departures between November 2013 - March 2014.

 

Classic Round Voyage (including flights) from £1,372pp

You can explore the coast of Norway with flights from Bristol, London Gatwick, Bournemouth, Manchester, Leeds/Bradford and Edinburgh, with departures between November 2013 – March 2014. These flights enable you to experience this incredible, friendly country for even less and give you the possibility to choose the most popular itinerary, The Classic Round Voyage. Prices start from £1,372pp, including flights.

 

Arctic Wonders - 8 days from £1,564pp

Join the adventure of a lifetime! Start your journey in Bergen and sail all the way north to Kirkenes, keeping a look out for the magical northern lights. Your journey will take you across the Arctic Circle and you will get the chance to spend a night at the unique Kirkenes Snowhotel, as well as take part in some exciting winter activities. Departures in 2013 and 2014. Price includes flights from London.

 

Astronomy Voyage - 12 days from £1,608pp

Set sail and join this popular voyage that will teach you more about the Arctic night sky and the greatest light show on earth, the Aurora Borealis (northern lights). Enjoy a series of lectures and a guided tour observing the night sky from the deck of your ship, with either astronomer Dr John Mason or Ian Ridpath, editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy. They will bring the world of stars, planets and meteors closer whilst also exploring the numerous myths and legends linked to the constellations in our skies. Choose one of four departures between September 2013 and March 2014. These voyages sell out quickly so book early to guarantee your cabin.

 

The Hurtigruten fleet 

The Hurtigruten fleet consists of 12 ships with 11 operating on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage route at any one time.

To book a Hurtigruten voyage, please call 0844 288 2669 or visit hurtigruten.co.uk.

Last updated:  15 May 2013
Watching the northern lights from a Hurtigruten ship in Northern Norway - Photo: Stein J Bjørge/Hurtigruten
Watching the northern lights from a Hurtigruten ship in Northern Norway
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Tromsø on a sunny winter day, Norway
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The northern lights dancing above Hurtigruten (The Norwegian Coastal Voyage) in Finnmark, Norway - Photo: Ivan Mervillie

Go on a northern lights voyage with Hurtigruten

One of the best places to see the northern lights is from the deck of a Hurtigruten ship at sea in winter, when the sky is free from artificial light.

Go on a northern lights voyage with Hurtigruten

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