Unique winter expedition
Board the MS Maud in IJmuiden for a unique 15-day Northern Lights Expedition cruise from Hurtigruten and experience some of the most breathtaking scenery of Norway with majestic fjords and dramatic ice peaks rising from the sea. Travel to the northernmost point of continental Europe; the North Cape.
Adventure activities and northern lights
Visit idyllic fishing villages, lively charismatic towns like Stavanger and Bergen, and go on an adventure guided by an experienced expedition team. The further north you go, the greater the chance of seeing the magical Northern Lights, an experience you won't forget!
Tips & Tops Expedition Cruise Northern Lights Norway:
- The expedition ship MS Maud consists of 266 comfortable cabins for up to 528 passengers
- Relax in the ship's hot tubs and unwind while enjoying breathtaking views from the panoramic sauna
- Guided landings with small expedition boats
- Join the Citizen Science program where you can help with live scientific research
- Pass the famous mountain range the Seven Sisters and Torghatten with its striking hole right in the middle, according to local legend this was the hat of the troll king who turned to stone when he was pierced by an arrow
- Explore Tromsø, the capital of the Arctic, and visit the magnificent Arctic Cathedral
- The northern lights are visible between October and March
- Gaze out over the shimmering sea from the North Cape, then enjoy a local meal of fresh fish, seafood and king crab
- A professional photographer is on board to teach you techniques and give tips so you come home with the most beautiful (northern lights) photos
- With expedition boats, explore the local wildlife of the beautiful Vega Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some 6,500 small islands and skerries
- Cruise deep into Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord and see where the fjord meets Jostedalsbreen, Europe's largest glacier
