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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 10-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Bolette from Newcastle, tracing a Norwegian route through Ålesund, Harstad and the Vesterålen archipelago, including a crossing of the Arctic Circle and chances to spot the Northern Lights.

Duration
10 nights
Departs
4 Mar 2027
Sails from
Newcastle
Returns to the same port
Ship
Bolette
From
£1,819
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Crossing the Arctic Circle by ship

  2. Overnight stay in Harstad for Northern Lights spotting

  3. Views of Vesterålen archipelago’s fjords and forests

  4. Art Nouveau architecture in Ålesund

  5. Scenic harbour and island views from Molde

About the trip

This cruise with Fred. Olsen's Bolette sets out from Newcastle, heading north along Norway’s coast with stops that blend small-town charm and Arctic landscapes. Ålesund is known for its Art Nouveau architecture, shaped by the great town fire of 1904.

The ship crosses the Arctic Circle before reaching Harstad, where the overnight stay allows for late-night aurora watching and gives a real sense of Norway’s northern light rhythms. Sortland, on the Vesterålen islands, lies among fjords and forests—verdant even in early spring, when daylight is long but the nights still bring sharp Arctic air.

Molde, finishing the route, offers wide views of fjords and islands crowned with snow. The pace is unhurried, with plenty of time aboard the Bolette to settle in and watch the changing light and sea. Returning to Newcastle, this itinerary sketches a slice of Norway’s north, with a side of early-season Arctic skies.

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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 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

    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
Ocean View 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 £1,819, 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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