Search for the Northern Lights

Arrive in London where you have 3 nights pre-cruise to explore the city.

Why not start with a visit to the Tower of London, where you can discover the Crown Jewels and learn about the history of this ancient fortress. From there, walk along the Thames to Tower Bridge and enjoy stunning views of the city. Head to the heart of London and take in the sights of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. Afterward, stroll through St. James’s Park to Buckingham Palace, where you can catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Spend your afternoon in Covent Garden, exploring its boutiques, cafes, and street performers, and end your evening with a West End theatre show or dinner in the bustling Soho district.

Perhaps start your day with a visit to the world-renowned British Museum, home to priceless artifacts like the Rosetta Stone. Then, head to the Tate Modern for contemporary art or explore the historic National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Take a relaxing lunch at one of London’s famous markets—Borough Market for gourmet food or Camden Market for quirky shops and vibrant street food. In the afternoon, visit The Shard for panoramic views of London or take a ride on the London Eye. End your day with a visit to Covent Garden or Piccadilly Circus, where you can experience the energy of London’s nightlife with dinner, drinks, and live music.

Today you’ll join your cruise from Southampton. The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside – and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway. The United Kingdom’s premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

Trondheim is a city on the Trondheim Fjord, in central Norway. Dating back to the 11th century, Gothic Nidaros Cathedral features an ornate rose window and a detailed west facade.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

Lying north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø has been a departure point for Arctic explorers and hunters since the 18th century. Today, this town of some 50,000 individuals is home to the northernmost university in the world, which gives Tromsø a lively cultural and street scene, highlighted by the annual Midnight Sun Marathon.

Ride the cable car to the summit of Mt. Storsteinen for dramatic views of Tromsø city and Troms Island. Enjoy refreshments at the panoramic restaurant.

Alta is known as the “City of the Northern Lights” and people from around the world come here to watch the spectacular phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis. In 1899, the world’s first Northern Lights observatory was built on Halddetoppen just outside of Alta. But Finnmark’s largest city has more to offer than bright dancing lights. Alta’s the gateway to unspoiled beauties such as the Finnmarksvidda plateau and the Sautso, often called Northern Europe’s Grand Canyon. From the UNESCO-protected rock carvings at the Alta Museum to the fascinating Sami culture, Alta is a tantalizing treasure just waiting to be discovered.

Alta is known as the “City of the Northern Lights” and people from around the world come here to watch the spectacular phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis. In 1899, the world’s first Northern Lights observatory was built on Halddetoppen just outside of Alta. But Finnmark’s largest city has more to offer than bright dancing lights. Alta’s the gateway to unspoiled beauties such as the Finnmarksvidda plateau and the Sautso, often called Northern Europe’s Grand Canyon. From the UNESCO-protected rock carvings at the Alta Museum to the fascinating Sami culture, Alta is a tantalizing treasure just waiting to be discovered.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

Lofoten is an archipelago in Norway. Its known for its dramatic scenery, with peaks like the Svolværgeita pinnacle jutting up into the sky. Himmeltindan Mountain sits on Vestvågøya Island. The nearby Lofotr Viking Museum features a Viking longhouse reconstruction.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

The island of Giske is the reputed birthplace of the great Viking Rollo, who laid siege to Paris and founded the Duchy of Normandy. William the Conqueror was his grandson.

In 1904, a massive fire destroyed 800 buildings in this fishing port. Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm II responded with immediate aid, and Ålesund was reborn. Not surprisingly, the town was rebuilt in the then-popular Art Nouveau style known as Jugendstil. The result is one of the prettiest ports in Norway. Buildings with elegant turrets and spires can be seen lining the streets of the city center. Today, the city is one of Norway’s most important fishing harbors and the world’s largest supplier of stockfish (Klippfisk) – dried cod. Alesund’s major attractions are the surrounding fjords and the stunning Sunnmøre Alps.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

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