Experiences
Get detailed information about the experiences along the norwegian coast. When they appear, and where you can experience them.
When will I see the northern lights?
To see the northern lights, it must be dark and not very cloudy. When the northern lights come into view, the passengers are notified so that you can see the impressive sight. If you want, you can also activate Northern Lights Alerts.
The strongest and most northern lights happen in late autumn and early spring. October, February, and March are the best northern lights months. Although there are mostly northern lights in the north, in clear weather and darkness you can experience the northern lights on the entire voyage along the coast.
How do I activate Northern Lights Alert System?
To receive public announcements (such as when a Northern Lights event takes place) while you’re in your cabin, please press the "Nor Lights"button on the phone located on your desk.
When is the polar night?
Polar night is when it is completely dark all day long. It only occurs north of the Arctic Circle and during these periods:
- Nordkapp: Nov 18 - Jan 23
- Hammerfest: Nov 20 - Jan 21
- Vardø: Nov 21 - Jan 20
- Tromsø: Nov 25 - Jan 16
- Harstad: Nov 30 - Jan 11
- Svolvær: Dec 4 - Jan 7
- Bodø: Dec 15 - Dec 28
When can I see the midnight sun?
It is bright all night in the middle of summer in Norway, but it is only north of the Arctic Circle that you can see the entire solar disk above the horizon. And in northern Norway, as in the rest of the world, there must be few clouds, to see the sun.
- Nordkapp: May 13 - Jul 31
- Hammerfest: May 16 - Jul 28
- Vardø: May 16 - Jul 28
- Tromsø: May 20 - Jul 25
- Harstad: May 24 - Jul 20
- Svolvær: May 28 - Jul 17
- Bodø: Jun 3 - Jul 11
