Astronomy Cruise on the Coastal Express

Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen

Our classic route during aurora season, with expert astronomer & exclusive excursions

Experience the Northern Lights in Norway

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  • Chase the Northern Lights, the elusive solar phenomenon

    Witness the vibrant, dancing colours while on board

  • Expert insights into the Arctic night sky

    Attend guest lectures on astronomy, the Northern Lights and celestial phenomena

  • Full-board dining with Norway's Coastal Kitchen

    Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner made from the region's finest local ingredients

  • Exclusive visit to Tromsø’s planetarium

    Explore Norway’s Northern Lights capital and its state-of-the-art planetarium

  • Up to 6 port calls each day

    Short and long stops, offering a deeper look at coastal life

Price from

£2,257

pp

Full board

Lowest rate - Sailing January 2026

Revised NLP Logo 2024 Green Wave

If the aurora doesn't occur within sight of the ship on your voyage of 11 days or more, we'll give you a 6- or 7-day voyage free of charge. Valid for departures between 20 Sep - 31 Mar.

The route

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Optional excursions and extensions(20)

Choose these and many more when booking your voyage online, or take your time to decide and add them later in MyBooking.

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What's included

On board, you'll enjoy outstanding food, facilities and hospitality, so you can concentrate on simply enjoying the beauty of Norway.

Onboard lectures by an expert astronomer

Learn about astronomy, the Northern Lights and celestial phenomena

Full-board dining

Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner at the ship’s main restaurant, Torget

Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected in your cabin and throughout the ship

Knowledgeable Expedition Team

Tailored insights, guidance and activities - both onboard and ashore

Access to our Photo Programme & app

Share your snaps with your fellow passengers & enter daily photo competitions

Cabin or suite selection

Choose the location and grade of your cabin or suite

Unlimited tea & filter coffee

Choose from our selection of teas & on-tap filter coffee, available all day

Suite only

Priority check-in

Enjoy fast-track check-in for a smooth and swift start to your journey

Suite only

Welcome basket

Kick off your journey in style with sparkling wine and a basket of treats

Suite only

Flexible dining times

Pick a dining slot that works best for you

Our ships sailing this route(7)

Different ships sail this route depending on your departure date – but you’ll stay on the same ship for the whole voyage.

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MS Nordnorge on a winter sailing near Molde
MS Kong Harald sailing quietly along the Norwegian coast
MS Nordlys sailing past Torghatten, an icon on the Norwegian coast
MS Richard With arriving in the port of Finnsnes
MS Nordkapp sailing on a summer’s day along the Norwegian coast
MS Polarlys sailing past the statue of Fiskerkona as it enters the port of Svolvær
midnatsol-167946-Nina Helland

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