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Aurora Borealis over Norway- The Flåm Railway
- Bergen’s waterfront
- Reindeer sledding
Magic of the Northern Lights: March 2
Spirit of Discovery departing Portsmouth
£4,349 per person
15 nights 2nd March 2024 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £85 if not required
save up to 25%
save up to £500 per person
How our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected grades. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold. This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare. Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin and grade. When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.-
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Seek out Norway’s Northern Lights…
Go in search of the Northern Lights and picture-perfect scenery on this all-inclusive cruise to Norway in 2024. To increase your odds of seeing the celestial lightshow you’ll enjoy an extended stay in Alta, where an evening excursion to a fire-lit camp on the outskirts of town is sure to be a highlight. Visit Tromsø, in the Aurora Belt, admire Ålesund’s Art Nouveau architecture, uncover Bergen’s Hanseatic past and call at the idyllic village of Flåm, nestled at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, during your 15-night cruise to Norway.
Your three included excursions will be in
- Bergen, Norway
- Tromsø, Norway
- Alta, Norway
This cruise also operates on March 19, 2024 aboard Spirit of Adventure - Magic of the Northern Lights: March 19
Joining you on board...
Looking out for whales with ORCA
You’ll be joined by wildlife experts from ORCA, the foremost European whale and dolphin conservation charity, who are devoted to studying marine wildlife and protecting it for future generations. Look forward to the chance to spot whales, dolphins, seabirds and an array of other wildlife out on deck throughout your voyage, the perfect vantage point to view and learn more about wildlife in their natural habitat.
Itinerary
Portsmouth
Embark Spirit of Discovery.
Depart 1700.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Flåm ⚓, Norway
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
The idyllic village of Flåm is hidden away at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. The winter landscape surrounding Flåm is particularly attractive at this time of year. The biggest draw though is the historic Flåm railway, which winds up from the fjord through the Flåm Valley for over 10 miles to Myrdal station. It is dubbed ‘the world’s most beautiful train journey’ as it passes high above deep ravines, snakes through mountain tunnels high above snow-covered valleys, passing frozen waterfalls along the way.
Optional excursions
Travel aboard Flåm Railway, one of Europe’s most beautiful rail journeys, especially at this time of year.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
Bergen, Norway
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Bergen’s 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’s old town of characterful 17th to 18th-century wooden houses that adorn cobbled lanes and attractive squares. An included panoramic excursion reveals one of the oldest buildings still standing, 12th-century St Mary’s Church.
Included excursion
Look forward to an included panoramic excursion of Bergen.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Tromsø, Norway
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Often referred to as ‘The Gateway to the Arctic’, many Polar expeditions have begun in Tromsø. Its glories past and present are retold in the Polar Museum, a 19th-century wooden warehouse set on the harbour front. The city’s setting at 69 degrees north of the Arctic Circle also means that it is perched squarely within the Aurora Belt. See the iceberg-like Arctic Cathedral as part of an included panoramic excursion, or discover the cable car which offers fine views across the city and the Botanic Gardens where plants hardy enough to survive the extreme environment are showcased.
Included excursion
An included panoramic excursion will reveal the highlights.
Optional excursions
Join a thrilling dog-sledging or reindeer sledding excursion that will whisk you across the frozen backcountry.
Alta, Norway
Arrive 0900 on March 10. Depart 0500 on March 12.
Alta has a sheltered setting at the head of the Altafjord and is surrounded by mountains, forests and coastal scenery. From UNESCO-listed rock art carved by hunter-gatherers thousands of years ago, to its Sami culture and attractions like the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Alta offers much to discover.
Included excursion
Wrap up warm in a complimentary Arctic jacket and set off for an included evening around the campfire, far removed from any light pollution to up your odds of viewing the colourful celestial light show.
Optional excursions
Hold on tight as you glide across the hinterland on a dog sledge ride, meet some Sami reindeer herders for an insight into their nomadic lifestyle or visit Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel which is re-built every year.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Ålesund, Norway
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Ålesund 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’s largest aquariums, or discover Ålesund’s many squares which feature sculptures commemorating significant events in the town’s history.
Optional excursion
Take a scenic cruise along the beautiful Hjørundfjord or discover the Art Nouveau treasures of Ålesund on a guided walk.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Portsmouth
Arrive 0730.
Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.
£4,349 per person
15 nights 2nd March 2024 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £85 if not required
save up to 25%
save up to £500 per person
How our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected grades. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold. This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare. Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin and grade. When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.)
Spirit of Discovery
2019
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
Britannia Lounge
Relax in comfort with a drink, and admire the spectacular panoramic views.
Enjoy fine dining
Enjoy world-class cuisine at no extra cost in a choice of four restaurants.
Spa
Indulge yourself with a spa treatment in one of our six treatment rooms.
The Library
A booklover’s paradise combined with an artisanal coffee-shop, it's the perfect spot to research your next port of call.
Time for you
Take advantage of tailored exercise regimes and bespoke one-to-one fitness sessions with our health and wellbeing expert.
Daily afternoon tea
Indulge with a sumptuous selection of sweet treats at the daily afternoon tea.
The Terrace
This elegant ‘secret’ garden area is the perfect setting to enjoy the fresh air any time of the day.
£4,349 per person
15 nights 2nd March 2024 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £85 if not required