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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 Norway’s northern coast, chasing the Northern Lights and crossing the Arctic Circle, with husky sledding and encounters with Sámi culture along the way.

Duration
10 nights
Departs
13 Mar 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 mountain’s distinctive hole

  2. Crossing the Arctic Circle

  3. Husky sledding and Sámi cultural experiences near Tromsø

  4. Viewing the Northern Lights from Norway’s northern coast

  5. Visits to Kristiansund, Tromsø, Trondheim and Ålesund

About the trip

This ten-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets off from Newcastle for a slow sweep north along Norway’s coast. Along the way, the ship calls at Kristiansund, a town of colourful wooden buildings and a natural harbour, before skirting the unusual Torghatten mountain, known for its hole right through the middle.

Further north, the cruise reaches Tromsø, sometimes called the Gateway to the Arctic. It is a place where the long winters invite serious northern lights watchers, while local culture includes the indigenous Sámi people and their herding traditions. There’s a chance to try husky sledding nearby, which looks far more fun than putting up with the cold for long. The route also takes in Trondheim and Ålesund, two towns with distinct histories — Trondheim’s Nidaros Cathedral is the burial place of Viking kings, while Ålesund shows off its Art Nouveau architecture.

Crossing the Arctic Circle on this route offers a reminder that the journey is as much about the chase of the aurora as the daylight hours spent in fjords and among seaside towns. The pace is unhurried, with time to watch for whales and the changing light from the ship’s decks. The cruise begins and ends in Newcastle, which requires an early start but rewards with a distinctly different coast, one with dark skies overhead and the chance of seeing the lights themselves.

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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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