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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

A ten-night Fred. Olsen cruise aboard Borealis from Newcastle, Norway’s Arctic coast from Ålesund to Tromsø, crossing the Arctic Circle with a pace that leaves time to watch for the northern lights from the deck.

Duration
10 nights
Departs
22 Feb 2027
Sails from
Newcastle
Returns to the same port
Ship
Borealis
From
£2,449
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Crossing the Arctic Circle at sea

  2. Husky rides through snowy Norwegian landscapes

  3. Cable car views at Tromsø and Narvik

  4. Art nouveau architecture in Ålesund

  5. Rose gardens and hillside views in Molde

About the trip

The cruise sets off from Newcastle for a steady sail north to Norway’s western coast, arriving first at Ålesund, known for its art nouveau architecture and views from Aksla hill. From there Borealis crosses the Arctic Circle, a quiet moment at sea before reaching Narvik, a town with WWII history tucked among fjords.

Further north, the ship calls at Sortland in Vesterålen, an archipelago where islands catch the low Arctic sun differently; it’s one of the less frequented stops, offering a chance to see a few genuine northern landscapes free from crowds. Tromsø, the largest town on the route, carries that mix of lively university city and rugged Arctic outpost, complete with cable cars climbing steep hillsides for views over the fjord.

The return south includes Molde, known for its rose gardens and panoramic hillside viewpoint. The trip concludes back in Newcastle. Fred. Olsen’s Borealis offers a relaxed pace well suited to watching the skies for the northern lights — no guarantees, but the chance to see auroras dancing over the Arctic is why you’ve come this far north.

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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 Ålesund
  3. 3 Narvik
  4. 4 Sortland
  5. 5 Tromsø
  6. 6 Molde

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Newcastle, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Ålesund, Norway

  4. Day 4

    Crossing the Arctic Circle, Norway

  5. Day 5

    Narvik, Norway

  6. Day 6

    Sortland, Vesterålen, Norway

  7. Day 7

    Tromsø, Norway

  8. Day 8

    Molde, 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
Sup Ocean Fully Obst

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 Borealis.
How much does In Search of the Northern Lights cost?
Prices for In Search of the Northern Lights start from £2,449, 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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