MOTHER NATURE'S LIGHT SHOW

These cruises have been timed to give you the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We also stay overnight on some sailings, so there’s every opportunity to spot them. We have departures from Newcastle, so no journey time is lost in reaching this beautiful region. As part of our Scenic Discoveries programme, you can listen to insightful commentary as we cruise past remarkable sites such as the Seven Sisters mountain range and Torghatten – a unique mountain with a hole through its centre – and along waterways such as the Tjeldsundet Strait, only accessible to smaller ships like Balmoral

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Southampton

Cruising

Ålesund, Norway

Cruising Nærøysundet, Norway

Cruising by Torghatten, Norway

Cruising by Seven Sisters mountain range, Norway

Crossing the Arctic Circle

Narvik, Norway

Cruising Tjeldsundet Strait, Norway

Tromsø, Norway

Tromsø, Norway

Cruising by North Cape & The Horn, Norway

Alta, Finnmark, Norway

Cruising Tjeldsundet Strait, Norway

Bodø, Norway

Cruising

Stavanger, Norway

Cruising

Southampton

14th February 2024 · Balmoral · Sail from Southampton · 14 nights · Cruise code L2404

The Olsen Way Highlights

As well as taking advantage of Balmoral's smaller size to sail a scenic waterway, our Journey Planners have designed this cruise to give you the opportunity to spot the Northern Lights. You will be well-placed for discovering wintery landscapes and indigenous culture • You can mush your own team of huskies, meet local Sámi communities and visit the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, where an ice sculptor will explain how the interior was shaped • Balmoral will take a scenic shortcut through the size-restricted Tjeldsundet Strait. We will also divert away from the tourist route to show you the likes of the remarkable Seven Sisters mountain peaks and Torghatten – a unique mountain with a hole through its centre

Prices from £2,099 pp

In Search Of The Northern Lights In Search Of The Northern Lights

Balmoral · Sail from Newcastle · 9 nights

1st March 2024 · Cruise code L2405

10th March 2024 · Cruise code L2406

19th March 2024 · Cruise code L2407

This cruise has been planned to give you the opportunity to spot the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights from the comfort of your ship in just nine nights • You’ll also take a scenic shortcut through the Tjeldsundet Strait, thanks to Balmoral's smaller size • There are plenty of immersive winter activities to give you a taste of life in the Arctic wilderness, from mushing your own team of huskies through the snowy landscapes to ice fishing with a Tromsø local • Our Journey Planners have also included several Scenic Discoveries for you to enjoy, with Balmoral passing impressive sights such as the Seven Sisters mountain range and Torghatten – a mountain with a hole through its centre

Prices from £1,399 pp

Balmoral · Sail from Newcastle · 10 nights

10th October 2024 · Cruise code L2431

30th October 2024 · Cruise code L2433

19th November 2024 · Cruise code L2435

Our team has planned this adventure to visit Northern Norway during the magical Northern Lights season. You will have the opportunity to spot this natural phenomenon of dancing lights from both the comfort of Balmoral and ashore in Alta during an extended stay • As well as sailing through the Tjeldsundet Strait – a scenic shortcut only possible on smaller ships like Balmoral – you’ll be able to tick off the experience of crossing the Arctic Circle, and you will get to witness remote coastal scenery as you pass the Seven Sisters mountain range • Spending time with a Sámi community in the remote Arctic wilderness and visiting a husky yard are great ways to learn about local culture and traditions

Prices from £1,399 pp

In Search Of The Northern Lights

20th October 2024 · Balmoral · Sail from Newcastle 10 nights · Cruise code L2432

As well as experiencing the maritime tradition of crossing the Arctic Circle, Balmoral will take a scenic shortcut via the Tjeldsundet Strait, only possible on smaller ships, and sail past the Seven Sisters mountains. What’s more, we’ve timed your visit to Northern Norway for the chance to spot the elusive Northern Lights while at sea and during an extended stay in Alta • Ashore, there are chances to spend time with local Sámi communities; meet friendly huskies and gain an insight into the tradition of husky sledding; and capture the views from atop Tromsø’s Mount Storsteinen • From wintertime landscapes to its native people, the treasures of Arctic Norway are yours to encounter on this cruise

Prices from £1,399 pp

In Search Of The Northern Lights

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In Search Of The Northern Lights

Portsmouth

Cruising

Ålesund, Norway

Cruising by Torghatten, Norway

Crossing the Arctic Circle

Cruising

Tromsø, Norway

Tromsø, Norway

Alta, Finnmark, Norway

Cruising

Sortland, Vesterålen, Norway

Cruising

Bergen, Norway

Cruising

Portsmouth

9th November 2024 · Balmoral · Sail from Newcastle 10 nights · Cruise code L2434

In just ten nights, you’ll have the opportunity to capture the elusive Northern Lights and take a scenic shortcut through the Tjeldsundet Strait, thanks to Balmoral's smaller size • The best chance of seeing the famed Aurora Borealis will present itself during an extended stay in Alta and while cruising the waters of Northern Norway • Connecting with the local culture by meeting the Sámi people and learning about how they’ve adapted to life in the Arctic wilderness makes for an insightful experience. You can also visit a husky yard to meet the friendly inhabitants and experience one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys on the Ofoten Railway from Narvik to Bjørne

Prices from £1,399 pp

Borealis · Sail from Portsmouth · 14 nights

7th December 2024 · Cruise code S2427

1st February 2025 · Cruise code S2502

The Olsen Way Highlights

On this two-week cruise to Northern Norway, you may be lucky enough to see the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis illuminate the night sky while cruising in the Arctic Ocean and ashore during extended stays in Tromsø and Alta • After visiting Ålesund and sailing past Torghatten, a mountain with a hole through its centre, you can experience the maritime tradition of crossing the Arctic Circle • Enjoy an overnight stay in the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’, Tromsø, before heading to Alta, ideal for husky sledding tours and spending time with local Sámi people to learn about their way of life • Elsewhere, you will have the chance to explore the rugged Vesterålen archipelago and the historic city of Bergen

S2427: Prices from £1,899 pp

S2502: Prices from £2,099 pp

In Search Of The Northern Lights At Christmas

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In Search Of The Northern Lights

Southampton

Cruising

Crossing the Arctic Circle

Bodø, Norway

Cruising Tjeldsundet Strait, Norway

Tromsø, Norway

Tromsø, Norway

Alta, Finnmark, Norway

Cruising Tjeldsundet Strait, Norway

Trondheim, Norway

Cruising

Ålesund, Norway

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The Olsen Way Highlights

This adventure into the Arctic wilderness offers the chance to spot the awe-inspiring Northern Lights during the festive season • Balmoral's smaller size will come to the fore as we take you on a scenic shortcut through the Tjeldsundet Strait – out of reach to larger ships • After celebrating Christmas Day on board with everything taken care of, experience the maritime tradition of crossing the Arctic Circle, making your Boxing Day all the more special • A call into Alta and an overnight stay in Tromsø will allow ample time to search for the lights, take a husky sledding ride and connect with the local Sámi culture • Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Trondheim before rounding off your journey with a day in Ålesund

Prices from £2,599 pp

In Search Of The Northern Lights

The Olsen Way Highlights

Our Journey Planners have designed this cruise to visit Northern Norway around the time of the March equinox, which is said to be when the Northern Lights are at their most active. You’ll have the chance to witness this natural phenomenon illuminating the night sky while ashore and from the comfort of Borealis • After crossing the Arctic Circle, visits to Tromsø and Alta present opportunities to learn about life in the Arctic. You can spend an evening with the local Sámi people to gain an insight into how they’ve adapted to life in the wilderness • Elsewhere, mushing your own team of friendly huskies during a dog sledding ride through winter landscapes makes for an unmissable experience

Prices from £1,499 pp

The Olsen Way Highlights

Our Journey Planners have designed this cruise to visit Northern Norway to offer you the chance to see the remarkable Northern Lights when they are likely to be most active. You’ll have the chance to experience this natural phenomenon lighting up the night sky while ashore and from the comfort of Borealis • After experiencing the maritime tradition of crossing the Arctic Circle, a visit to Tromsø offers the opportunity to spend time with the local Sámi people to gain an insight into how they’ve adapted to life in the modern Arctic • In Ålesund, you can enjoy the views across the town from atop Mount Aksla, while Molde is your gateway to the world-renowned Atlantic Ocean Road

Prices from £1,499 pp