Norway cruises in 2027

2027 is a great time to see the Northern Lights in Norway, especially at the beginning of the year.

January to March 2027 falls into the tail end of the current Solar Maximum, a period of increased solar activity halfway during the solar cycle. While the absolute peak may have passed, solar activity typically remains high for 1-2 years on either side of the maximum before gradually declining toward solar minimum.

Either way, the winter months above the Arctic Circle still offer fantastic Northern Lights viewing – especially on a Northern Lights cruise. And if you sail with us during the season and don’t see the aurora appear at least once, we promise you a free voyage to try again.

Prepare to discover one of Norway’s most magical regions, the Western Fjords, on the newest addition to our Signature routes.

The aptly named Inner Fjords Explorer takes you deep into the fjords, reaching places most large ships can’t access, to explore cliff-flanked inlets and charming fjordside villages. This Norwegian fjord cruise in 2027 takes you to the end of Norway’s longest fjord, Sognefjord, and visits two UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The Inner Fjords Explorer is part of our Signature Limited Collection, alongside two other new itineraries available to book now for 2028.

We know that summer in southern Europe is beautiful, but stifling heat can make travelling difficult. Norway offers an all-round cooler, more comfortable experience – a proper breath of fresh air.

Temperatures hover around 20°C in the south, ideal conditions for outdoor adventures such as hiking or kayaking, or as low as 10°C in the north. Expect pine-scented forests and cold-water dips in our glacier-fed lakes – with a sauna to warm up, of course.

Sail on one of our summer 2027 cruises that travel above the Arctic Circle to benefit from the Midnight Sun, where constant daylight means endless time to appreciate this region’s natural beauty.

The longest and deepest of our fjords, Sognefjord has deep blue waters and fairytale landscapes of lush, green valleys and snow-capped mountains.

It’s one of Norway’s most famous fjords – and for good reason. But Sognefjord also has a more unexpected claim to fame: it’s home to one of the world’s northernmost commercial vineyards. Slinde Vineyard, founded by Norwegian winemakers Bjørn and Halldis, sits along the verdant slopes of the fjord’s edge and supplies our ships with fantastic wine.

Try a glass on our Inner Fjords Explorer voyage as you sail deep into the Sognefjord, savouring fresh, bright flavours as you sail past Slinde Vineyard. It doesn’t get more local than this.

We think a trip to Oslo is always a good idea, with its iconic architecture, peaceful waterfront and world-class art galleries. But 2027 brings an exciting new reason to visit our cosmopolitan capital city. The Museum of the Viking Age is undergoing refurbishment and is set to reopen in 2027.

The new museum is set to be three times larger than its predecessor and will exhibit an extensive collection of objects from the Viking age, including the best-preserved Viking ships in the world. Immerse yourself in Viking history before enjoying Nordic cuisine at the new onsite restaurant.

Towering peaks, open skies, scattered islands and, of course, whales. Vesterålen is perhaps Norway’s most famous place for spotting these majestic sea-dwellers. The winter season brings humpback whale and orca sightings, while sperm whales can be seen year-round.

And on a Norwegian cruise in 2027, you can get even closer to Vesterålen’s whales. The Whale – a new landmark centre where art and science meet against the backdrop of the coast’s rugged beauty – is scheduled to open in June. This unique attraction aims to “create the world’s most meaningful encounter between humans and whales”. A must-do for wildlife lovers and worth visiting for its incredible design alone.