Northern Lights Cruises
Set sail on one of our northern lights cruises in 2023 & 2024 and witness the mysterious spectacle of the Aurora Borealis – one of Earth’s greatest natural wonders.
With the first recorded sighting dating back to a 30,000-year-old cave painting in France, it's clear that this extraordinary natural phenomenon has been delighting humans for thousands of years. For the chance to enjoy this elusive light show, join one of our dedicated northern lights cruises that sail to Iceland or Norway in late autumn or early spring.
Cruise through the dramatic landscapes of the fjords and the far north, stepping ashore to explore remote towns by day and then returning to the ship to gaze skywards in search of the magical illuminations by night. Set sail on a northern lights cruise from the UK and discover glorious natural scenery, the fascinating culture of the Sami people, and waterside towns such as scenic Bergen, as well as vibrant cities such as Reykjavík and Tromsø. Some of our cruises include passages through the mighty fjords off the coast of Norway and Iceland, while longer voyages might journey even further north, to the stunning Lofoten Isles or way beyond the Arctic Circle to the very tip of Europe.
FEATURED NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE DEALS
View the latest Northern Lights cruise offers with Newmarket Holidays.
- Fred.Olsen - Balmoral
- Departing from Newcastle
- 10 October 2024
- Fred.Olsen - Balmoral
- Departing from Newcastle
- 30 October 2024
- Fred.Olsen - Balmoral
- Departing from Newcastle
- 09 November 2024
- Fred.Olsen - Balmoral
- Departing from Newcastle
- 20 October 2024
- Fred.Olsen - Borealis
- Departing from Newcastle
- 25 March 2025
- Fred.Olsen - Balmoral
- Departing from Newcastle
- 19 November 2024
Things to do on a Northern Lights Cruise
Visit the scenic waterside city of Bergen as part of a Norway cruise. While you're unlikely to experience a sighting of the northern lights here, this scenic city is a worthy stop thanks to its colourful wooden houses, fjord vistas and mountain funicular.
Alta and Tromsø are popular ports of call on many northern lights cruises. Here you can partake in activities such as husky sledding, spending time with local Sami people and riding the mountain cable cars.
Things to see on a Northern Lights Cruise
Food and drink
Locally caught fish is a must-try.
(image credit: Wooden Earth Trays)
In Iceland, look out for Hákarl, a national delicacy made from cured shark meat, and Kjötsúpa, a filling stew consisting of lamb, potatoes, vegetables and herbs.
For those in search of the northern lights on Norwegian cruises, traditional favourites like Kjøttboller, or meatballs, and Fiskesuppe, a creamy fish soup, are a perfect way to refuel.
There are plenty of excellent dishes to sample on your northern lights cruise. Of course, aboard every ship will be a plethora of food and drink to choose from, making a cruise to find the northern lights both exciting and comfortable.
