Cruise · 15 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
In Search of the Northern Lights
Fifteen days from Southampton aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis, cruising Norway’s rugged coastline north beyond the Arctic Circle to Tromsø, with chances to see the Northern Lights from deck and to try husky sledding on wheels.
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Departs
- 8 Nov 2026
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £2,499
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Cruising past Torghatten’s hole through the mountain
Crossing the Arctic Circle aboard Borealis
Husky sledding on wheels near Sortland
Northern Lights viewing opportunities from Tromsø
Two days in Bergen’s historic harbour
About the trip
Departing from Southampton, this cruise heads north across the North Sea towards Norway, spending two days at sea to settle into the pace before reaching Ålesund. The town is known for its Art Nouveau architecture and nearby fjords, a gentle introduction to Norway’s coastal scenery.
From there, Borealis sails along notable landmarks like Torghatten, a mountain famous for its bizarre hole through the centre, and the Seven Sisters mountain range, whose jagged peaks line the fjord. Crossing the Arctic Circle is a quiet moment; the ship’s announcement a reminder that you’ve reached the edge of the inhabited world.
The itinerary calls at Narvik, Sortland in the Vesterålen archipelago – known for its Arctic light and outdoor activities – before Tromsø, a city with a distinctive Arctic cathedral and often cold but clear skies offering good chances to spot the Northern Lights. Later ports include Harstad and Bergen, the latter a gateway to Norway’s fjords and their steep wooden waterfronts. Fred. Olsen’s Borealis is a vessel familiar enough with these waters to keep the focus on the views, rather than the size of the ship.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Ålesund
- 3 Narvik
- 4 Sortland
- 5 Tromsø
- 6 Harstad
- 7 Bergen
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Ålesund, Norway
Day 4
Torghatten, Norway
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Seven Sisters mountain range, Norway
Scenic cruising
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
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- 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 15 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 Borealis.
- How much does In Search of the Northern Lights cost?
- Prices for In Search of the Northern Lights start from £2,499, 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.
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