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Norway

A Norwegian fjords cruise sails into some of Europe's most dramatic scenery, with waterfalls, sheer mountainsides and pretty villages such as Flåm, Olden and Geiranger. Sailings from Southampton and Tilbury mean there is no need to fly. Northern itineraries cross the Arctic Circle to Tromsø, Alta and Honningsvåg, close to the North Cape.

Best time to go

May to August for the fjords and the midnight sun in the far north. Roughly late September to March for a chance of the Northern Lights.

Season

Mainly spring to autumn for the fjords, with Northern Lights sailings in winter.

Typical daytime highs

  • Fjords in summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 16 to 22°C in the fjords in summer (June to August). Long days and fresh air.
  • Fjords in spring and autumn. Typical daytime highs around 8 to 14°C in the fjords in spring and autumn. Cooler, with snow on the peaks.
  • Arctic Norway in winter (November to March). Typical daytime highs around -3 to 2°C in Arctic Norway in winter (November to March). Cold and dark, with the best Northern Lights chances.

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

How long

Usually 7 to 14 nights from the UK.

Sail from the UK

  • Southampton. Round-trip sailings to the fjords and the Arctic.
  • Tilbury. Round-trip sailings from the Thames.

Who it suits

Scenery lovers, walkers, photographers and anyone hoping to see the Northern Lights or the midnight sun without flying.

Questions

Will I see the Northern Lights?

They are never guaranteed, but the best chances are on dark, clear nights in the Arctic between roughly late September and March.

What is the midnight sun?

North of the Arctic Circle the sun stays above the horizon around midsummer, roughly from mid-May to late July at Tromsø.

Do I need to fly to cruise the Norwegian fjords?

No. Sailings leave from Southampton and Tilbury.

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