Northern Lights cruises

Picture the scene: the clouds part, a hush descends, and suddenly the winter sky is transformed, a shimmering, iridescent curtain of green dancing across the firmament. Although the Arctic climate means that sightings of the Aurora Borealis are never guaranteed, a Northern Lights cruise will give you the best possible chance of witnessing this mesmerising natural phenomenon.

When to go

September to April

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Arctic Destination Guide

Your complete guide to expedition cruises in the Arctic.

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Northern Lights Voyages

Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

Quark Expeditions

28 Apr - 11 May 2024 (13 Nights)

From £5,650 pp

Circumnavigating Svalbard | The Ultimate Expedition

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

2 Sep - 12 Sep 2024 (10 Nights)

From £8,588 pp

Abandoned miners' camp near Nome, Alaska

Transarctic, the quest for the two North Poles

Ponant

5 Sep - 27 Sep 2024 (22 Nights)

The Svalbard Express - Full Voyage

Hurtigruten

7 Sep - 21 Sep 2024 (14 Nights)

From £5,862 pp

The Svalbard Express – Northbound Voyage from Bergen to Svalbard

Hurtigruten

7 Sep - 14 Sep 2024 (7 Nights)

From £3,597 pp

Northern Lights Explorer

AE Expeditions

8 Sep - 27 Sep 2024 (19 Nights)

The Svalbard Express – Southbound Voyage from Svalbard to Bergen

Hurtigruten

14 Sep - 21 Sep 2024 (7 Nights)

From £2,962 pp

The Geographic North Pole & Scoresby Sound

Ponant

26 Sep - 12 Oct 2024 (16 Nights)

From £35,860 pp

Northern Lights Cathedral in Alta, Norway

From the Northern Lights to the Polar Night

Ponant

18 Oct - 29 Oct 2024 (11 Nights)

From £10,880 pp

Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

Quark Expeditions

29 Apr - 12 May 2025 (13 Nights)

From £6,396 pp

Transarctic, the Quest for the Two North Poles

Ponant

5 Sep - 25 Sep 2025 (20 Nights)

From £37,773 pp

The Svalbard Express: Full Voyage | 2025

Hurtigruten

9 Sep - 23 Sep 2025 (14 Nights)

From £3,527 pp

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Cruise Lines

Northern Lights cruise specialists

Ponant

Ponant’s super modern fleet comprises four stylish yachts carrying a maximum of 264 guests each, six 'explorer' yachts, each carrying 184 guests, and the innovative ice-breaker vessel Le Commandant Charcot, carrying up to 245 guests in extreme environments, making it the largest modern expedition fleet in the world.

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

With over 100 years of experience in operating the famous Norwegian Coastal Voyage, taking equipment, post and people along the coast of Norway every single day of the year, Hurtigruten is no stranger to the operation of hardy vessels in inhospitable waters.

AE Expeditions

Ever since the owners took their first small group to Antarctica in 1991, AE Expeditions has remained true to its ambitions, operating small group voyages and flexible, innovative itineraries that deliver intimate and personal experiences.

Quark Expeditions

Specialising in polar expedition travel, Quark has an innovative outlook which has resulted in a number of exciting ‘firsts’ in polar explorations for travellers from around the globe. They have a passion for polar travel, and for ensuring everyone they take to these far flung frontiers enjoys the trip of a lifetime.

Silversea Expeditions

Silversea Expeditions brings together the very best of Italian hospitality and exuberance, alongside the most inspiring team of expert guides, naturalists and scientists, and a marine team dedicated to your safety as you explore far from civilisation. This winning combination creates the ultimate adventure in style.

Hurtigruten

Every single day of the year, winter and summer, one of the Hurtigruten fleet departs from Bergen for the far reaches of northern Norway. Travellers can join for the full 12 day trip, or take a shorter leg.