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1:00 AM 18th January 2024
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Significant 2024 Sailings For The Northern Lights

 
With the Northern Lights at the top of many bucket lists, this year is probably one of the best times to see the vivid aurora displays since 2024 marks the ‘solar maximum’ giving travellers the best possible chance of spying Norway’s dancing skies.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has 10 Northern Lights cruises this year sailing out of Southampton, Newcastle and Portsmouth aboard its Borealis and Balmoral ships.

Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Services at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:
“We know that our guests love to immerse themselves in natural experiences and the Aurora Borealis – one of Mother Nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena – is a must-see spectacle creating memories that will last forever.

“We have 10 specially timed Northern Lights cruises that offer the best chances to see the dancing ribbons of green, blue and pink illuminating the skies above Arctic Norway.”


As well as the Northern Lights, guests will have the chance to enjoy the ultimate Arctic experience of husky sledding, seek out Orca and Humpback whales and experience life as one of the Sami people where reindeer and traditional costumes are an integral part of their culture.

Guests who book before 31st January can enjoy either a free drinks package or on board spend on sailings throughout 2024

Sample Northern Lights cruises are:
Balmoral’s 14-night L2404 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Southampton on 14th February 2024. Prices start from £1,999 per person.
For more details: Visit L2404 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’
Balmoral’s nine-night L2405 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 1st March 2024. Prices start from £1,699 per person.
For more details: Visit L2405 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’
Balmoral’s nine-night L2406 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 10th March 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person.
For more details: Visit L2406 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’
Balmoral’s nine-night L2407 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights in Nine Nights’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 19th March 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person.
For more details: Visit L2407 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights in Nine Nights’
Balmoral’s 10-night L2431 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruise, departing from Newcastle on 10th October 2024. Prices start from £1,399 per person.
For more details: Visit L2431 ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’

For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, visit the website at www.fredolsencruises.com/northern-lights-cruises