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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 Bolette from Newcastle to Norway’s Arctic Circle ports, including Ålesund and Narvik, with chances to catch the Northern Lights and local winter activities along the way.

Duration
10 nights
Departs
14 Mar 2027
Sails from
Newcastle
Returns to the same port
Ship
Bolette
From
£1,499
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Crossing the Arctic Circle within Norway’s northern coast

  2. Narvik cable car with fjord and mountain views

  3. Opportunities for husky or toboggan rides through snow

  4. Evenings to watch the Northern Lights from ship or shore

  5. Stopover in ÅlesundWith Art Nouveau architecture

About the trip

Setting out from Newcastle, the cruise heads to Ålesund, a coastal town known for its Art Nouveau architecture and views from atop the Aksla hill. The ship then crosses the Arctic Circle, moving into the colder, northern reaches of Norway.

Among the stops are Harstad and Sortland in the Vesterålen Islands, where snow-covered landscapes stretch inland, and molting reindeer wander quietly. Narvik offers a cable car climb above fjords and peaks, as well as opportunities for husky sled rides or tobogganing through the snow.

Bolette carries the group steadily back south with a final call at Molde, famous for its panoramic mountain views and historical town centre. March means long evenings, which on a clear night present the chance to watch the Northern Lights from deck or shore, though as any Arctic traveller knows, patience is required.

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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 Harstad
  4. 4 Sortland
  5. 5 Narvik
  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

    Harstad, Norway

  6. Day 6

    Sortland, Vesterålen, Norway

  7. Day 7

    Narvik, 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
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 £1,499, 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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