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44The Northern Lights and Arctic CircleCruise into the Arctic Circle, admire fjord and mountain scenery, visit Norway%u2019s Hanseatic port cities and perhaps glimpse the magical Northern Lights on this scenic cruise to Norway. The Hanseatic city of Bergen boasts a historic waterfront of colourful gabled buildings, easily explored on foot. Its charming old town features cobbled lanes punctuated by attractive squares lined with characterful 17th-century wooden houses. Continuing north into the Arctic Circle, enjoy an extended stay in Narvik, nestled between mountains and fjords. Troms%u00f8 and Alta provide more exciting opportunities for winter activities, from dog-sledding and snow-shoeing, to scenic cable car trips and breathtaking helicopter rides. In the evenings, from the comfort of Spirit of Discovery, you can head out on deck for the opportunity to observe the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights. Then, venture to the North Cape on an included excursion from Honningsv%u00e5g, before cruising south to %u00c5lesund with its art nouveau architecture and myriad spires and medieval ornamentation.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: February 22, 2026CRUISE CODE: SD178Sailing from Portsmouth %u2022 Bergen, Norway %u2022 Narvik, Norway %u2022 Troms%u00f8, Norway %u2022 Honningsv%u00e5g, Norway %u2022 Alta, Norway %u2022 %u00c5lesund, Norway. Returning to Portsmouth.Narvik%u2019s mountain sceneryPortugal and Spain City ExplorerDelve into the culture, history and traditions of Portugal and Spain on this cruise to the Iberian Peninsula at the ideal time for sightseeing, without the summer crowds and heat. Set at the mouth of the Douro River, Leixoes is a great starting place from which to visit nearby Oporto where the cobbled streets of the old town are brimming with historic buildings. Continue south to visit the capital Lisbon, a vibrant city that is easily explored on foot, by vintage tram or by Tuk Tuk. Begin your Spanish exploration in Malaga, whose wealth of historical sights include the Moorish citadels of Alcazaba, the ruins of Gibralfaro Castle and a Roman amphitheatre. The iconic work of one of the city%u2019s most famous sons, Picasso, can be seen at the Museu de Picasso in the artists%u2019 quarter. Further Roman influences are revealed in Cartagena, whose harbour is protected by an 18th-century sea wall. While Palma, Majorca%u2019s elegant capital city, features Moorish architecture among its attractive maze of streets. Uncover the awe-inspiring designs of Gaudi%u2019s Barcelona and visit Gibraltar with its monolithic limestone mountain.SHIP: Spirit of AdventureINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: March 5, 2026CRUISE CODE: SU158Sailing from Portsmouth %u2022 Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal %u2022 Lisbon, Portugal %u2022 Malaga, Spain %u2022 Cartagena, Spain %u2022 Palma, Majorca %u2022 Barcelona, Spain %u2022 Gibraltar. Returning to Portsmouth.Majorca