Embarking on a Northern Lights cruise is one of those bucket-list voyages we always dream of. If 2025 is the year you finally decide to tick that off your list and explore the stunning Norwegian coast, Hurtigruten offers some unbelievable cruises for travel addicts, astronomy buffs and culture lovers. And for a limited time, enjoy up to 25% off their Original Voyages departing between 1st January 2025 and 31st March 2026, and up to 15% off Signature Voyages departing by April 2026.
Known as the ‘spirit of Norway’, Hurtigruten has over 130 years of experience, knowledge and reliability when it comes to experiencing Norway like a local and they’ve been helping to sustain Norway’s coastal communities for generations. Avoid the huge crowds and get closer to the coast with small-ship sailing, and discover some of the most breathtaking scenery on the planet, feast on local award-winning cuisine sourced from where you sail in their onboard restaurants, and witness the beauty of the greatest light show on Earth with your own eyes.
Hurtigruten offers a wide variety of voyages to choose from, including short port-to-port cruises from 2-5 days, and longer voyages that’ll give you a taste of a traditional and authentic full-board cruise on an Original Voyage, or treat yourself to a luxurious and all-inclusive package on one of their Signature Voyages, some of which even venture up to the world’s northernmost town, Longyearbyen, in Svalbard to experience the midnight sun in the summer. There are various cruises dedicated to astronomy and the Northern Lights, but the two, in particular, we have our eyes on are the 12-day Astronomy Voyage and the 14-day Savour the Northern Lights tour — both perfect for aurora chasers.
Astronomy Voyage
The 12-day Astronomy Voyage is their Coastal Express cruise accompanied by an expert astronomer. With plenty of opportunities to see and photograph the Northern Lights, they’ll be on hand to share their knowledge of the Arctic Sky and host a variety of onboard astronomy lectures. You’ll set sail at Bergen and stop at a whopping 34 ports along the Norwegian coast, including the picturesque town of Ålesund as you venture into the Arctic Circle, and see fabulous street art in Bodø before arriving at the stunning Lofoten archipelago. On day 5…
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