Tromsø
Visit Tromsø’s Science Museum to deepen your Northern Lights knowledge. Explore interactive exhibits, enjoy a 360-degree Planetarium show, and learn from our expert astronomer during this illuminating Arctic experience.
Astronomy Voyage
Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen
Our classic route during aurora season, with expert astronomer & exclusive excursions
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Join an expert astronomer as we sail Norway’s Arctic coast under the Northern Lights
Head beyond the Arctic Circle under the dark skies of winter during peak aurora season. Enjoy lectures from our guest astronomer, visit Tromsø’s planetarium, and witness the Northern Lights illuminating fjords, mountains and fishing villages along our original Coastal Express route.
12 dagar
Helpension
34 hamnar
Om norrskenet inte visar sig inom synhåll från fartyget på din 11-dagarsresa eller mer, ger vi dig en 6-dagars sørgående resa helt gratis. Gäller för avgångar mellan 20 september - 31 mars.
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
Helpension med Norway's Coastal Kitchen
Njut av prisbelönt mat och dryck av lokala råvaror
Exclusive visit to Tromsø’s planetarium
Explore Norway’s Northern Lights capital and its state-of-the-art planetarium
Northern Lights Promise
If the aurora doesn’t show, we’ll give you a 6-day voyage free of charge
Höjdpunkter på denna resa
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The North Cape
Arrive in Honningsvåg, gateway to the North Cape. Join an optional bus trip to the globe monument at Europe’s edge, passing roaming reindeer as you travel across the stark Arctic plateau.
Bergen
Börja och avsluta din resa i historiska Bergen – inramad av fjäll och hav. Vandra längs Bryggens UNESCO-listade bryggor, utforska gömda gränder och känn själen i Norges mest sagoomspunna kuststad.
Fjordar och vattenfall
Segla in i UNESCO-listade Geirangerfjorden eller den dolda Hjørundfjorden – fjordar inramade av branta klippor, forsande vattenfall och fjällgårdar som klamrar sig fast ovanför stilla, glaciärblått vatten.
Jugendstaden Ålesund
Upptäck Ålesunds eleganta jugendarkitektur och livliga hamnar, där spiror och hav möts under fjällens ljus. Vandra på kullerstensgator, besök lokala kaféer och se fiskebåtar glida mellan färgglada hus vid vattnet.
Lofotens under
Segla under Lofotväggens taggiga toppar, ett drömlandskap av hav och sten. Promenera i hamnar kantade av röda rorbuer och se sjöfåglar sväva över spegelblanka fjordar.
Trondheims arv
Vandra genom Trondheims kullerstensgator till Nidarosdomen – Norges gotiska mästerverk och heliga hjärta – och dröj vid Bakklandets kaféer där gamla träbryggor möter stadsliv.
Mäktiga Trollfjorden
Färdas in i den smala Trollfjorden, där lodräta klippor reser sig på båda sidor och vattenfall störtar från bergshyllor – ett ögonblick av ren dramatik i Norges orörda hjärta.
Kustens smaker
Njut av Norges kust genom dess kök – från röding och kungskrabba till nybakat bröd och krämig brunost. Varje måltid hyllar lokala råvaror formade av hav, årstid och tradition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between this tour and a Hurtigruten cruise-only voyage?
The Astronomy Voyage is a themed version of our Coastal Express voyage, sailing from Bergen to Kirkenes and back. It follows the same route and includes all the highlights, but with an added astronomy programme led by expert lecturers. You’ll attend talks, lectures and enjoy an exclusive visit to Tromsø’s planetarium - all designed to deepen your understanding of the Northern Lights and the night sky.
Is this a guided tour?
This tour includes a dedicated Tour Manager and a professional guest lecturer who accompany you throughout. However, it’s not a guided land tour - shore excursions along the coast remain optional (and at an additional cost) and are led by local guides.
Who are the expert astronomers?
Each Astronomy Voyage features one of our expert lecturers, depending on your departure date. All are leading voices in astronomy, with decades of experience bringing the wonders of the night sky to life.
Dr John Mason MBE (6 October 2026, 3 November 2026, 28 February 2027, 28 March 2027): A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and Principal Lecturer at the South Downs Planetarium in Chichester. He has appeared many times on the BBC’s The Sky at Night alongside Sir Patrick Moore.
Dr Sadie Jones (5 November 2026): Astronomy Public Engagement Leader at the University of Southampton. She runs the Aurora Zoo citizen science project, helping people around the world study and understand the Northern Lights.
Dr Darren Baskill (2 January 2027 & 30 March 2027): Lecturer and outreach officer at the University of Sussex, with over 25 years of public science experience. He previously worked at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, where he created the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
Dr Daisy Dobrijevic (26 January 2027): Daisy Dobrijevic is the reference editor and astrotourism lead at Space.com, where she oversees skywatching content covering auroras, eclipses, meteor showers, and other major night-sky events.
You can meet all our Astronomy Voyage lecturers and read more about their lecture topics here.
What meals are included?
The tour is full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, served in the ship's main restaurant. Unlimited tea, filter coffee and water are complimentary throughout the day, but other drinks are subject to payment.
What level of accommodation is included?
You can choose your cabin category when you book. We offer four types of cabin categories, ranging from cosy inside cabins to spacious suites.
Are flights and airport transfers included?
Flights and airport transfers are not included. You can arrange your own travel to and from Bergen, where the voyage begins and ends.
What excursions are included?
This voyage includes a guided visit to Tromsø’s planetarium on Day 5, plus an onboard lecture series led by your astronomy expert. Other optional shore excursions can be booked at an additional cost.
