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Northern Lights Cruises in Norway

Experience the fjords and aurora borealis on a northern lights cruise in Norway, with a winter tour package including all your cruise reservations, accommodations and land travel.

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Sail on a northern lights cruise in Norway

Experience an amazing array of natural wonders in winter on a Havila or Hurtigruten northern lights cruise in Norway arranged by the Norwegian travel experts at Nordic Visitor. With the short winter daylight hours and the wide open, starlit skies over the ocean, wintertime astronomy voyages in Norway offer a wonderful chance to see the northern lights as your ship sails gently into the night.

Nordic Visitor specialises in tailor-made holidays in Norway that include overnights on a Havila or Hurtigruten cruise line. Our Norway tour packages are nearly all-inclusive, meaning that we handle all of your cruise reservations, accommodations both at sea and on land as well as any travel via train.

Ready to experience some jaw-dropping scenery and natural phenomena? Keep browsing below for our suggestions of tour packages that include northern lights cruises in Norway.

 

— WHY US?

Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
  • Flexible & customisable tour options
  • Value for your money
  • Professional service from local experts

Sail under the northern lights in Norway

Hop on a cruise in Norway for incredible winter fjord scenery, fun shore excursions and great chances to see the aurora borealis twinkling overhead.

Norway
Best seller
Cruise
7 days / 6 nights
4.6
Dec - Mar

Best of Northern Norway Classic - 71° North Cape

Northern Lights & Cruise

4512EUR

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7 days / 6 nights
Dec - Mar

4512EUR

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Norway
Best seller
Cruise
10 days / 9 nights
4.7
Oct - Mar

Northern Lights by Train and Cruise

Tromsø, Flåm & the Fjords

3985EUR

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10 days / 9 nights
Oct - Mar

3985EUR

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Norway
Best seller
Cruise
10 days / 9 nights
Dec - Mar

Norway in a Nutshell® & Best of Northern Norway Classic

Fjord Cruise, SnowHotel & Northern Lights

6060EUR

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10 days / 9 nights
Dec - Mar

6060EUR

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Other northern lights breaks in Norway

These short breaks are ideal in addition to cruise tours, especially for travellers who wish to experience dogsledding, snowmobiling and other snow adventures.

Norway
Best seller
Train
7 days / 6 nights
4.7
Oct - Mar

Norway in a Nutshell® & Northern Lights Express

Fjords & Tromsø

2660EUR

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7 days / 6 nights
Oct - Mar

2660EUR

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Norway
Best seller
Partially Guided
5 days / 4 nights
Dec - Mar

Northern Lights Norway Classic

2619EUR

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5 days / 4 nights
Dec - Mar

2619EUR

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Norway
Best seller
Partially Guided
4 days / 3 nights
Dec - Mar

Northern Lights Norway Express

1296EUR

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4 days / 3 nights
Dec - Mar

1296EUR

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Norway
Partially Guided
4 days / 3 nights
Oct - Jan

Northern Lights & Whale Watching

1377EUR

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4 days / 3 nights
Oct - Jan

1377EUR

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Go aurora spotting in other destinations

Chase the northern lights on a tour in other arctic destinations, including northern Scandinavia, Iceland and Greenland.

Iceland
Best seller
Self-drive
10 days / 9 nights
4.9
Oct - Apr

Iceland Full Circle Classic - Winter

322972ISK

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10 days / 9 nights
Oct - Apr

322972ISK

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Iceland
Best seller
Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
4.9
Oct - Apr

South Iceland at Leisure - Winter

192292ISK

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7 days / 6 nights
Oct - Apr

192292ISK

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Iceland
Best seller
Guided Groups
8 days / 7 nights
4.9
Sep - Mar

Northern Lights Circle Tour

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 1 (Easy)

514454ISK

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8 days / 7 nights
Sep - Mar

514454ISK

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Norway
Best seller
Cruise
7 days / 6 nights
4.6
Dec - Mar

Best of Northern Norway Classic - 71° North Cape

Northern Lights & Cruise

4512EUR

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7 days / 6 nights
Dec - Mar

4512EUR

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Things to do on a cruise in Norway

A Havila or Hurtigruten cruise calls at 34 ports of call on its route between Bergen and Kirkenes. So you’ll have plenty to keep you entertained during the daytime before prime northern lights viewing hours at night. With a cruise holiday along the fjord-studded Norwegian coast you can choose from numerous guided shore excursions, such as short husky safaris and fishing village tours.

You can also explore charming coastal cities like Ålesund on your own during port calls or simply relax and enjoy the comfortable amenities on board your cruise ship.



Want to experience more fjords on your northern lights cruise in Norway? We recommend taking a Norway in a Nutshell train journey from Oslo to the colourful city of Bergen, the southernmost port. This journey includes a ride on a famous Flåm Railway, with breathtaking mountain and fjord views on the way to the west coast.

Want to stay in an ice hotel during your Norway cruise holiday? Nordic Visitor can tailor your Norway cruise itinerary to include a stay at the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes, Hurtigruten and Havila's northern hub.

When to see the northern lights in Norway

The winter season in Norway is the best time to view the northern lights. Because nighttime darkness is required for seeing this dazzling natural light show, you should visit Norway between October and March for optimal chances of aurora borealis sightings. Coincidentally, travelling outside of the busy summer season may also result in better cruise deals!

Where to see the northern lights in Norway

The further north you go in the northern hemisphere, the better for seeing the northern lights. Because the aurora borealis are magnetically drawn towards the north pole, the areas north of the Arctic Circle are best for northern lights viewing.

Some of the ports of call in Norway’s arctic region include the Lofoten Islands, Tromsø and North Cape (Nordkapp) - all places that are located within the so-called “northern lights belt”, an area known to have more auroral frequency and intensity.

If you wish to experience snow activities, such as dog sledding, it’s best to plan your winter northern lights break in Norway between December to April. Nordic Visitor can assist in your trip planning and tailor a tour package to your interests.

 

— NORWAY CRUISE FACTS

Quick facts about Hurtigruten & Havila

  • Hurtigruten was founded in 1893 to transport cargo, mail and passengers between coastal towns
  • Launched in 2021, the Havila fleet has won awards for its sustainability-focused technology
  • Havila and Hurtigruten ships stop at 34 ports along this beautiful and historic route
  • These cruise liners are considered leaders in the “slow travel” movement

Norway Cruise Travel Experts

As a trusted travel agency with experienced staff throughout the Nordic region, Nordic Visitor knows how to make the most of your time in Norway. What's more, we're certified Havila and Hurtigruten agents. This means we have the most up-to-date information regarding availability of cruises and cabin types.

Nordic Visitor works only with licensed, reputable travel partners that meet our high standards. Plus, Havila and Hurtigruten have the same strict expectations for their certified agents. To ensure the highest quality for our guests, we maintain close connections with them and try their cruise services ourselves.

We go beyond booking cruise services in Norway – we also make all your travel arrangements on land, including accommodation and travel by train and rental car. Our nearly all-inclusive itineraries – that can be customised to your needs – include Norway's must-see attractions as well as lesser-known highlights that are hand-picked by our own staff.

Different ways you can experience Norway

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Norway below.

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Ebru, Turkey

Northern Lights by Train and Cruise, November 2023

Glad that we chose Nordic Visitor

Overall it was an amazing journey, we have enjoyed every step of it. We thank you for flawless instructions and all useful information which made our trip a convenient one as well. Thanks a lot for all your efforts. We are glad that we have chosen Nordic Visitor for this trip and surely will recommend to our friends and family.

Karen, United States

Norway in a Nutshell® Express - Winter, March 2023

Wonderful experience

Our experience in Norway was wonderful. Our hotels were centrally located, clean and offered great breakfasts to start each day. Our transportation connections couldn't have gone any smoother and the scenery from the train into Flåm and boat through the fiords was spectacular! All three of us felt this was an amazing experience.

LynnAnn, Guatemala

Norway in a Nutshell® & Northern Lights Express, November 2023

We had an amazing time in Norway!

We had an amazing time in Norway! The people could not have been friendlier, the vistas were breathtaking, and our Nordic Visitor helper, Irja, went above and beyond to help us plan our stay and even changed some reservations for us at the last minute when I realised that I had made a mistake. We would absolutely come back to Norway with Nordic Visitor again.

Josephine, United Kingdom

Northern Lights Norway Classic, February 2023

The trip was perfect

I took my mum to Norway for her 60th birthday in the hopes of seeing the northern lights. The trip planned for us by Nordic Visitor was perfect. We were glad of the days we got to spend exploring Tromsø and the excursions that were included allowed us to make some truly amazing memories. The snowmobile tour was the highlight of the trip, truly thrilling and topped off by seeing the lights as we arrived back to the camp. All the people who led our excursions were friendly and really knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend the Nordic Visitor service as a way to pack a lot of unforgettable experiences into a short time.

Lois, United States

Northern Lights by Train and Cruise, October 2023

Great job

Nordic Visitor did a great job with set up for accommodation and travel within the country. Tour guides were friendly, helpful and informative. I liked the way it was set up to visit popular destinations/excursions but also allowed time to explore on your own.

Elena, France

Best of Northern Norway Classic - 71° North Cape, January 2023

One of the best experiences we have had!

Absolutely outstanding. The tour and excursion organisation was perfect, seamlessly executed. The agent, Sindre, very professional in recommending and adapting the tour to our needs. One of the best family travel experiences we have had!

Joyce, United Arab Emirates

Best of Northern Norway Classic - 71° North Cape, March 2023

A true winter wonderland!

This was absolutely the trip of a lifetime. We enjoyed seeing a true winter wonderland! The combination of beautiful fjord views from the boat, chasing the northern lights, dog sledding, the Snow Hotel, so many different experiences - there were a lot of beautiful moments to take in!

Kelly-Lynne, United States

Best of Northern Norway Classic, January 2023

Excellent

Absolutely superb hotels were selected. The itinerary was very clearly laid out and easily understood. Every excursion or extra activity was expecting us. We had no issues with the vouchers. We definitely feel we experienced the best of Tromsø. Great communication when excursions were cancelled because of weather conditions. Nordic Visitor was able to reschedule us on a different excursion quickly and easily. Local tours selected by Nordic Visitor were excellent, well run and definitely highlights of the trip.

Travel Guide

Be prepared for just about anything on your Norway adventure.

Our Services

Whether you travel by train, cruise ship or car in your Nordic Visitor package, all customers receive personalised service with a designated travel consultant, tailor-made quality travel documents, and our self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines their route, overnight stays and highlights along the way. Furthermore, Nordic Visitor has long-standing professional relationships with local tour operators, which are carefully selected by our staff and are recognized for consistent, quality service.

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