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In Search of the Northern Lights (Norway), a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

In Search of the Northern Lights

Ten nights aboard Fred. Olsen's Bolette from Newcastle to Arctic Norway, visiting coastal towns and cruising past Torghatten and the Seven Sisters mountains, timed for a chance to see the Northern Lights.

Duration
10 nights
Departs
25 Feb 2028
Sails from
Newcastle
Returns to the same port
Ship
Bolette
From
£1,249
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Cruising past Torghatten mountainWith its distinctive hole

  2. Sailing alongside the Seven Sisters mountain range

  3. Crossing the Arctic Circle in Norway

  4. Visits to Sortland in the Vesterålen archipelago

  5. Time in Tromsø with husky sledding and Sámi culture

About the trip

This ten-night cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sets off from Newcastle, heading to Norway’s coast with stops in Kristiansund, Trondheim and Ålesund before venturing north past the Arctic Circle. The route takes in rugged landscapes distinctive to northern Norway, including Torghatten, a mountain known for its hole pierced through the middle, and the Seven Sisters, a row of jagged peaks rising from the fjord.

As the ship reaches further north, there’s Sortland in the Vesterålen archipelago and Tromsø — often called the gateway to the Arctic. Here, the chance to view the Northern Lights coincides with activities such as husky sledding and visits focused on Sámi culture, a reminder that this part of Norway maintains traditions older than much of modern Europe.

The round trip finishes back in Newcastle, having spent days watching coastal Norway’s slow and steady rhythm unfold from a ship small enough to slip quietly along fjords and through Arctic waters. The Bolette balances straightforward travelling with opportunities to see landmarks that might otherwise require lengthy travel and uncertain weather.

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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 Newcastle
  2. 2 Kristiansund
  3. 3 Sortland
  4. 4 Tromsø
  5. 5 Trondheim
  6. 6 Ålesund

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Newcastle, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Kristiansund, Norway

  4. Day 4

    Torghatten, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  5. Day 5

    Seven Sisters mountain range, Norway

    Scenic cruising

  6. Day 6

    Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Flights
Not needed if you join at Newcastle
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Cabin
Interior Cabin

For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is In Search of the Northern Lights?
In Search of the Northern Lights is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
Where does In Search of the Northern Lights depart from?
In Search of the Northern Lights departs from Newcastle.
Who operates In Search of the Northern Lights?
In Search of the Northern Lights is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
How much does In Search of the Northern Lights cost?
Prices for In Search of the Northern Lights start from £1,249, subject to availability.

The operator

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports

A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.

You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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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