In Search of the Northern Lights

Enjoy this carefully crafted itinerary, specifically created to give you the best opportunity to seek out the elusive spectacle of the Northern Lights.

Embark on a magical journey, cruising the waters of Northern Norway, connecting with the local culture and exploring the Arctic wilderness onboard the warm and civilised Balmoral. This itinerary has been carefully curated to provide you with the best opportunity to witness the splendour of the Northern Lights, plus you’ll visit some fascinating Norwegian cities along the way and enjoy admiring dramatic natural landscapes.

You’ll stop in Molde, Norway, the fjord city which clings to the shoreline at the mouth of the Romsdalsfjord. Inhale the crisp sea air and sample freshly caught seafood by the harbour. Then, cruise past one of Norway’s most astonishing natural wonders, the Torghatten Mountain, famous for the huge hole which strikes right through the middle of it. Soak up the mesmerising sight, as you cruise on the Tjeldsundet Strait, one of Norway’s most important waterways, surrounded by mountains and dramatic rock faces.

Enjoy an overnight in port at Alta, the perfect spot for city walks, viewing mountain plateaus, and husky or reindeer sledding, and spend the day in Tromsø. This city is renowned for husky sledding and for spotting whales as they search for food and breeding grounds in winter.

It is also possible to spot Northern Lights flickering in the skies above the city. Soak up the culture and learn about the Sámi people and their traditional lifestyle and hear stories of their nomadic lives. You’ll seamlessly disembark from your magical journey in Newcastle.