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13Feb%u00a022. Portsmouth. Depart%u00a01700.Feb%u00a025. Bergen, Norway. Arrive%u00a00800.Depart%u00a01700. Bergen%u2019s historic waterfront, UNESCO-listed Bryggen, is graced by colourful gabled buildings that hark back to its days as a member of the Hanseatic League. The Hanseatic Museum, housed in one of the old warehouses, features antique furnishings for an insight into merchant life. The wharf neighbours Bergen%u2019s old town of 17th to 18th-century wooden houses that adorn cobbled lanes and attractive%u00a0squares.Feb%u00a027-28. Narvik, Norway. Arrive%u00a01300 on Feb 27. Depart%u00a01300 on Feb 28. With a scenic setting between mountains and fjords, Narvik is a popular destination for hiking and skiing. It was originally developed as an all-year ice free port for the Swedish Kiruna and Gallivare iron mines and is the starting point for the Ofoten Line, built in the late 1800s. Journeying through impressive scenery, this train line also passes sites associated with the Battle of Narvik, which took place during World War Two and is documented in the Narvik War%u00a0Museum or go in search of the Northern Lights on an optional%u00a0excursion.Mar%u00a02. Troms%u00f8, Norway. Arrive%u00a00800.Depart%u00a01730. Often referred to as %u2018The Gateway to the Arctic%u2019, many Polar expeditions have begun in Troms%u00f8. Its glories past and present are retold in the Polar Museum, a 19th-century wooden warehouse set on the seafront. The city%u2019s setting 69 degrees north of the Arctic Circle also means that it is perched squarely within the Aurora%u00a0Belt.Mar%u00a03. Honningsv%u00e5g, Norway.Arrive%u00a00800. Depart%u00a01700. This deep-water harbour is the northernmost point of mainland Europe and gateway to the North Cape. The oldest building in town is the neo-Gothic 19th-century church as most other buildings were destroyed during World War%u00a0Two. Journey to the North Cape, with its iconic globe monument set on a cliff-top above the Barents%u00a0Sea on an included%u00a0excursion.Mar%u00a04. Alta, Norway. Arrive%u00a00800.Depart%u00a02000. Alta has a sheltered setting at the head of the Altafjord and is surrounded by mountains, forests and coastal scenery. From its dogsled racing traditions, to its Sami culture and attractions like the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Alta has much to%u00a0discover.Mar%u00a07. %u00c5lesund, Norway. Arrive%u00a00800.Depart%u00a01700. %u00c5lesund has a character unlike any other Norwegian town. After a fire tore through the wooden fishing village in 1904, it was rebuilt in the prevailing Jugendstil style. Wander its streets, admiring the art nouveau architecture and myriad turrets, spires and medieval ornamentation, explore the Atlantic Sea Park, one of Europe%u2019s largest aquariums, or discover %u00c5lesund%u2019s many squares which feature sculptures commemorating significant events in the town%u2019s%u00a0history.The 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%u00a0Lights.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED EXCURSION IN%u00a0EVERY%u00a0PORTSAILING: February 22, 2026 for%u00a016%u00a0nightsCRUISE CODE: SD178All prices from DOUBLE/TWIN Balcony Cabin SINGLE Balcony CabinFeb 22, 2026. SD178 Standard Deluxe Suite Standard Superior Deluxe SuiteFull fare %u00a37,470 %u00a311,405 %u00a314,540 %u00a311,177 %u00a311,279 %u00a317,985 Sold OutCurrent fare %u00a35,229 %u00a37,983 %u00a310,178 %u00a37,265 %u00a38,459 %u00a312,589 - Cruise code: SD178. Fares are per person and the lowest available in the category shown and are subject to availability and change. ^Fares above include applicable percentage discount off the full fare %u2013 see pages 18-19 for details. We cannot guarantee the appearance of the Northern Lights, which is a natural phenomenon, but this cruise will take you to the best spot at the best time of year for sighting them. You%u2019ll be given an Arctic jacket so that you can fully enjoy all the activities and excursions on offer.SAVE up to 35% off the full fare^16 nights from %u00a35,229Including travel insurance and cancellation cover or a reduction of %u00a387 if not required %u2013 see pages 18-19 for details.from and toPortsmouth3,620 nautical milesAltaHonningsv%u00e5gTroms%u00f8AlesundNORWAYBergenNarvikNarvik%u2019s mountain scenery