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Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer, a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 16 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer

A sixteen-night cruise on Ambassador’s Ambition from Liverpool, threading through Norwegian Arctic ports before closing with the Geirangerfjord and a brief return to Belfast.

Duration
16 nights
Departs
29 Sep 2028
Sails from
Liverpool
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambition
From
£1,679
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Northern Lights watching from Tromsø

  2. Cruise along the GeirangerfjordWith close-up waterfalls

  3. Visits to Arctic towns Alta and Narvik

  4. Stops at Norwegian coastal cities Ålesund and Trondheim

  5. Call at Belfast on the return leg

About the trip

This cruise sets off from Liverpool and sails up the Norwegian coast, stopping in Ålesund and Trondheim before reaching Tromsø, one of the best places to look out for the Northern Lights. Further north, the ship calls at Alta and Narvik, towns with strong ties to both World War II history and Arctic culture.

The passage continues with a visit to Bodø and then south into more familiar fjord country, including a day cruising the Geirangerfjord, where waterfalls drop right beside the ship’s deck and steep cliffs form the backdrop. Rather unusually, the itinerary then includes a call at Belfast before returning to Liverpool, rounding out a journey that balances the remoteness of the Arctic with accessible stops on both sides of the North Sea.

Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition is a ship built for straightforward exploration rather than extravagance, where pace and variety encourage real attention to the passing scenery and places. It might be a bit of a stretch for those expecting warm weather, but there is quiet fascination in watching the coastlines change shape as the cruise progresses.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Liverpool
  2. 2 Ålesund
  3. 3 Trondheim
  4. 4 Tromsø
  5. 5 Alta
  6. 6 Narvik
  7. 7 Bodø
  8. 8 Geiranger
  9. 9 Belfast

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Liverpool

  2. Day 2

    Alesund

  3. Day 3

    Trondheim

  4. Day 4

    Tromso

  5. Day 5

    Alta

  6. Day 6

    Narvik

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Ambassador Cruise Line confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Flights
Not needed if you join at Liverpool
What’s included
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Ambassador Cruise Line. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer?
Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer is a 16 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer depart from?
Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer departs from Liverpool.
Who operates Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer?
Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer cost?
Prices for Arctic Norway & Northern Lights Explorer start from £1,679, subject to availability.

The operator

Ambassador Cruise Line

Adult-focused cruises from UK ports

A British cruise line sailing from ports around the country, which spares its passengers the airport altogether.

You book with Ambassador Cruise Line directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to United Kingdom? Our United Kingdom guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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