Beautiful Åndalsnes
Dogsledding in Alta
Sorrisniva’s Igloo Hotel, Alta
The Northern Lights from the ship’s deck
The colourful waterfront at Bergen
A Standard Balcony Cabin
Enjoy Asian cuisine at East to West
Coast to Coast
Look forward to delicious cuisine
The South Cape Bar
The Lido
Spirit of Discovery’s sumptuous Spa
The Britannia Lounge
The Playhouse
Included afternoon tea
Northern Lights and Arctic Quest
Spirit of Discovery departing Portsmouth
from
£6,183 per person
Price includes travel insurance and additional cancellation cover. A price reduction of £87pp applies if the included travel and cancellation cover is not required § Read More
Save up to 35%
16 nights
21st February 2028
How our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. 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.
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.
Seek out Norway’s Aurora Borealis
Go in search of the mesmerising Northern Lights and enjoy a host of winter activities during this all-inclusive cruise to Norway in 2028. Explore Bergen’s historic waterfront of colourful gabled buildings and its charming old town, where ths cobbled lanes are lined with 17th-century wooden houses. Cruise to Tromsø, located 69 degrees north of the Arctic Circle within the Aurora Belt, where opportunities to observe the Northern Lights are at their highest. See its iceberg-like Arctic Cathedral or perhaps journey across the frozen backcountry on an optional reindeer sledding excursion. More exciting winter activities await in Alta, which sits at the head of the Altafjord, with a backdrop of mountains. From its dogsled racing traditions, to its Sami culture and attractions like the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Alta has much to discover.
Begin the cruise south to arrive in Narvik, a popular destination for hiking and skiing. It is also the starting point for the Ofoten Train Line, built in the late 1800s, which passes sites associated with the World War Two Battle of Narvik. Further south, Åndalsnes offers a gateway to the mountainous Romsdal region and you can see more of the region’s rugged wilderness on a cable car ride from the fjord to the summit of Mount Nesaksla. Finally, arrive in Ålesund, known for its maritime heritage, Art Nouveau architecture and Atlantic Sea Park.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Embark Spirit of Discovery.
Depart 1700.
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.
Included excursion
See more of Bergen with a choice of and included excursion.
Optional excursion
Head into the scenic Hardanger region to admire the winter scenery.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2000.
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 seafront. The city’s setting 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 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. Look out for the Northern Lights from on board your ship this evening.
Included excursion
An included excursion will reveal the highlights.
Optional excursions
Join a thrilling dog-sledding or reindeer sledding excursion that will whisk you across the frozen backcountry.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2000.
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 discover. Look out for the Northern Lights from on board your ship this evening.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included excursion in Alta.
Optional excursion
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.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1900.
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 Museum.
Included excursion
An included excursion will ensure you see more of your surroundings.
Optional excursion
Take a scenic ride through winter landscapes on the Ofotbanen Railway or set off on a dogsledding adventure.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2000.
Surrounded by mountains at the mouth of the River Rauma, Åndalsnes is the gateway to the mountainous Romsdal district. You can see more of this region’s rugged wilderness on an included cable car ride from the fjord to the summit of Mount Nesaksla.
Included excursion
Look forward to a scenic cable car ride from the fjord to the summit of Mount Nesaksla for 360-degree views.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2000.
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.
Included excursion
Visit the Atlantic Sea Park or discover Art Nouveau architecture on an included walking tour of the city.
Optional excursion
Take a cable car to the top of Mount Stranda and enjoy a panoramic view of the winter landscape.
Arrive 0700.
Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.
Important Information
§ Travel Insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. A price reduction will be applied if the included travel insurance is not required. Pre-departure cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Read More
from
£6,183 per person
Price includes travel insurance and additional cancellation cover. A price reduction of £87pp applies if the included travel and cancellation cover is not required § Read More
Save up to 35%
16 nights
21st February 2028
How our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. 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.
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.
from
£6,183 per person
Price includes travel insurance and additional cancellation cover. A price reduction of £87pp applies if the included travel and cancellation cover is not required § Read More
Save up to 35%
16 nights
21st February 2028
How our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. 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.
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.