When can you see Northern Lights on a cruise in Norway?

When can you see Northern Lights on a cruise in Norway? In Norway the Northern Lights season lasts approximately from mid-September to mid-March. The Norwegian Northern Lights cruises start going in November and stop going in April.

Can you see the northern lights on a fjords cruise?

Yes - you can view the Northern Lights on one of our Norwegian cruises, however we can't guarantee their appearance! The aurora borealis is near impossible to predict, but sightings are more likely on clear nights between October and March, and odds increase the further north you travel.

Is it cold on a fjords cruise?

Are you planning on seeing the fjords from a boat on one of the many fjord cruises? While this can be an excellent experience, it can also be quite windy and chilly. Always pack a waterproof windbreaker. You probably don't need woolly mittens, but a pair of comfortable gloves is always a great idea.

Which side of a cruise ship is best for Norwegian?

It really doesn't matter! When you enter a fjord, the only way out is to go back again. The Norwegian Fjords are beautiful, but you'll see the scenery no matter which side of the ship you're on, the only difference is in whether you see it in the morning when you arrive, or in the evening when you're sailing out.

What month is best to cruise Norwegian fjords?

June through August is the best time for a Norway cruise, but voyages begin in May and run into September. In general, Norway weather is the best in the summer months, with temperatures that are warm (and occasionally hot).

What is the best month to cruise Norway?

You can cruise Norway's magnificent and diverse coast any time of the year. That said, we do recommend the summertime for the best experience. Between May and September, you'll enjoy long days, ideal for sightseeing. That's true from the boat or on excursion stops on the mainland.

Do the northern lights happen every night?

Fortunately, they occur frequently. The northern lights are happening 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, said photographer Chad Blakely, owner of the northern lights tour company Lights Over Lapland. But that doesn't mean they're easy to spot; you need to be at the right place at the right time.

Is Norway or Iceland better for northern lights?

Norway is often ranked as the best destination to see the Northern Lights; and so it is only appropriate that we begin this list with the Aurora Borealis capital that is Tromsø. The gateway to the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is a whimsical city surrounded by the white peaks of Northern Norway.

Is Finland or Norway better for Northern Lights?

So what I always tell people is this: if you want to experience the most beautiful landscape and are willing to pay for Northern Lights tours (or are comfortable driving in the snow), definitely head to Northern Norway.