In Search of the Northern Lights from Southampton

Venture into the Arctic during the Northern Lights season, with chances to witness Mother Nature’s captivating light display both ashore and while cruising the Tjeldsundet Strait – a route only accessible to smaller ships like Balmoral. Discover the local way of life by visiting a Sámi community, where tales of intriguing customs such as reindeer herding and joiking – a form of Sámi song, unfold around a fire in a cosy tepee-style lavvu tent. Elsewhere, you can meet the friendly inhabitants of a husky yard and gain an insight into the tradition of sledding. Beyond the opportunity to spot the Aurora Borealis, uncovering the science behind this extraordinary wonder will enrich your journey.

Marvel at the breathtaking Northern Lights, as the night skies come alive with vibrant colours

Two huskies looking into the camera, tied to a sleigh in the snow

Experience Arctic adventures such as husky sledding, snowshoe hiking, and snowmobiling through winter landscapes

Connect with Sámi culture, learning about traditions like reindeer herding and the warmth of lavvu tents

Deepen your knowledge of the Aurora Borealis, uncovering the science and mysteries behind this awe-inspiring phenomenon

Please note: Some ports may be at anchor, only accessible by launch or tender. Please call for details. Itinerary timings are provided as a guideline and are subject to change.

Comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym
A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Southampton	November 2025		from £1,699 pp	1 date available
Southampton	13 Nov 2025 Thursday 15 days 27 Nov 2025 Thursday		from £1,699

Cabin type	Starting from
I: Interior Room	from £1,699 / pp
H: Interior Room	from £1,799 / pp
G: Superior Interior	from £1,899 / pp
F: Ocean View Room	from £1,999 / pp
E: Ocean View Room	from £2,199 / pp
D: Ocean View Room	from £2,249 / pp
CO: Sup Ocean Fully Obst	from £2,299 / pp
C: Superior Ocean View	from £2,499 / pp
B: Superior Ocean View	from £2,599 / pp
A: Superior Ocean View	from £2,699 / pp
BA: Balcony Cabin	from £3,499 / pp
BJ: Balcony Junior Suite	from £3,799 / pp
SS: Superior Suite	from £3,999 / pp
MS: Marquee Suite	from £4,999 / pp
PS: Premier Suite	from £5,499 / pp
OW: Owner's Suite	from £6,999 / pp

Cabin type	Starting from
N: Single Interior Room	from £2,799 / pp
M: Single Interior Room	from £2,999 / pp
K: Single Ocean View	from £3,799 / pp
J: Single Balcony Cabin	from £4,999 / pp

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

European Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) - EES is the new electronic entry/exit system for European countries which will replace the physical stamping of your passport. The expected date for its introduction is 10 November 2024. From this date, it means that when you go through passport control on arrival, you will need to produce your passport for checking as you do now, but also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.
Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded. For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian) border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the ABTA website here.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

Terms and Conditions:

Fred. Olsen Summer Sale offer is applicable to new bookings only, made from 14/05/2025 to 25/06/2025. The free drinks package is applicable on selected five-to-19-night cruises sailing from the UK departing from 27 June 2025 to 22 December 2025. Cruises less than five nights, or more than 19 nights in duration, cruises on Balmoral departing from 27/09/25 and 24/10/25 inclusive and cruises S2521, T2515, T2518, T2522, T2523, L2514, L2516, L2518 and L2522 are excluded from the offer. Freedom fare terms and conditions apply. Offer is capacity controlled. Saver fares, charters, exclusive sailings, & Tour Operator holidays are excluded from the offer.

See full terms and conditions here.

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