Northern Lights

Your clients will chase the magical Northern Lights across Norway and Finland on Hurtigruten’s best-selling small-group escorted tour.

Hurtigruten has announced the launch of its newest premium touring experience, Savour the Northern Lights. Building on the success of its acclaimed touring range, this exclusive journey invites guests to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of the Aurora Borealis while savouring world-class gourmet dining. This luxurious upgrade to the Arctic adventure promises not only stunning views but also an unforgettable culinary experience, making it the perfect getaway for discerning travellers seeking to explore the Nordic wonders of Norway and Finland.

A survey of 4,000 people from different countries around the globe has rated seeing the Northern Lights as the “ultimate bucket list experience”. Skyhook’s survey placed the Northern Lights ahead of Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica and African safaris.

One of the best ways of experiencing the Northern Lights is on a Hurtigruten voyage during the winter season.For 130 years, Hurtigruten has navigated Norway’s coast and witnessed every imaginable display of the aurora. Envision vibrant ribbons of pink and red weaving across the Arctic sky, rare coronas shimmering above fjords adorned with frozen waterfalls, and even an aurora shaped like a dragon.

Hurtigruten, the leader in Norwegian coastal cruises, has released its End of Financial Year Sale. This limited-time offer includes amazing deals providing travellers with exceptional value and unforgettable experiences.

There are only nine days left to secure savings of up to AU$3,600* per cabin on Hurtigruten’s premium anniversary voyages – the Svalbard Express and North Cape Express.

Hurtigruten is celebrating Norway’s reopening as the country will no longer require Australian and New Zealand travellers to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. Implemented on 26 January 2022, the Norwegian government removed the restrictions that have been in place for almost two years.

Guests can voyage through the calm, sheltered waters of Norway on Hurtigruten’s The Original Coastal Voyage, since 1893. With Hurtigruten’s new 2022 to 2023 season, guests can celebrate with up to $500 onboard credit per person during their Coastal Offer.

Hurtigruten’s New Year Global Expedition Sale continues with its collection of inspiring destinations and outstanding offers, ending on 20 February 2021. Travellers will be able to save up to $1,500 across selected 2021, 2022, and 2023 expeditions in Alaska & Canada, Northwest Passage, Norway, and the Americas.

Aurora viewing in Canada is not a new thing, but the township of Yellowknife in The Northwest Territories is still a new destination to Aussies and Kiwis searching for the best locations around the world to view natures greatest lightshow.

Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, has opened for sale the revised inaugural expedition season itineraries for Seabourn Venture, the line’s first ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ship. Between December 2021 and April 2022, Seabourn Venture will sail on a series of 10- to 14-day Norwegian Winter voyages, cruising the coastlines in Norway with ample opportunities for travellers to discover the country’s splendid winter landscape and its snow-draped scenery, to learn about each region’s fascinating Viking history and culture, and to search for the majestic Northern Lights.

The four seasons in Norway are very distinct and each has its own unique personality. Norway is extra special in that it also has a Northern Lights season that lasts from October through to the end of March. Some say you really haven’t seen all of Norway until you have experienced each of its seasons.