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

Cruise · 11 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

In Search of the Northern Lights

An 11-night voyage on Fred. Olsen's Bolette from Southampton to Northern Norway, visiting Ålesund, Sortland and Molde, with sailing past Torghatten and the Seven Sisters mountains and crossing the Arctic Circle en route.

Duration
11 nights
Departs
7 Nov 2027
Sails from
Southampton
Returns to the same port
Ship
Bolette
From
£1,399
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 Norwegian waters

  4. Calling at Sortland in the Vesterålen archipelago

  5. Opportunities for kayaking and Arctic floating

About the trip

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Bolette sets sail from Southampton for eleven nights heading towards Northern Norway. The ship spends two days at sea before arriving in Ålesund, where the Art Nouveau architecture and panoramic views from Aksla Hill invite lingering. From there, the route includes scenic cruising past Torghatten, a mountain with its famous hole visible from the water, and the Seven Sisters mountain range, offering a sharp contrast of cliffs and fjord.

After crossing the Arctic Circle, the ship calls at Sortland in the Vesterålen archipelago, where the long summer days and Sámi influences provide a different rhythm from the south. Harstad follows, with its quiet streets and wartime history alongside opportunities to try kayaking or Arctic floating if one is properly equipped and brave. The last port, Molde, stands out for its roses and views across fjords shrouded in shifting light.

Evenings on deck might bring the sought-after Northern Lights, if the conditions are right — a reminder that such things are never guaranteed. The voyage returns to Southampton after a day at sea, having traced a route well above the Arctic Circle in a manner that combines Norwegian coastal charm with moments for reflection and stargazing.

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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 Southampton
  2. 2 Ålesund
  3. 3 Sortland
  4. 4 Harstad
  5. 5 Molde

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Southampton, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Ålesund, 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 Southampton
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 11 nights cruise holiday.
Where does In Search of the Northern Lights depart from?
In Search of the Northern Lights departs from Southampton.
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 £1,399, 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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