Ultimate Norway at New Year’s - Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights
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Ports of Call & Itinerary
12-night voyage departing Tromsø.
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Ultimate Norway at New Year’s - Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights
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Day 1
Tromsø , Norway
Monday, 27/12/2027
With its centre located on the island of Tromsø, the municipality of Tromsø is more than five times the size of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and is the world’s northernmost university city. Lying 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' because it was used as a starting point for hunters looking for Arctic foxes, polar bears and seals. In the 19th century it was a base for explorers on Arctic expeditions – a history that is remembered in the city’s Polar Museum, which you can visit on an excursion. Also commemorated in the area is the history of Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami. Visitors can learn about the traditions, heritage and modern preservation of the Sami culture at the Tromsø Museum. Nowadays, Tromsø is a charming mix of old and new, with wooden buildings sitting alongside contemporary architecture such as the impressive glacier-like Arctic Cathedral, which features one of the largest stained glass windows in Europe. Looking down on the city is Mount Storsteinen, and a cable car runs to the top, giving wonderful views over the surrounding countryside of forested peaks and reindeer pastures.
Day 2
Lyngen Alps , Norway
Tuesday, 28/12/2027
Day 3
Lyngen Alps , Norway
Wednesday, 29/12/2027
Day 4
Senja Island , Norway
Thursday, 30/12/2027
Day 5
Svolvær , Norway
Friday, 31/12/2027
Day 6
Lyngen Alps , Norway
Saturday, 01/01/2028
Day 7
Lyngen Alps , Norway
Sunday, 02/01/2028
Day 8
Narvik , Norway
Monday, 03/01/2028
At 68 degrees North, Narvik lies 140 miles inside the Arctic Circle. Its history as a settlement began in the Stone Age, and Vikings are also known to have lived in the area. The modern town came into existence in the 1870s to serve the needs of the iron industry. Iron ore is mined in neighbouring Sweden and, as an ice-free port, Narvik was chosen as the ideal export location. The LKAB mining corporation is still a major employer and landowner in the area, shipping some 25,000,000 tons of iron ore from the port annually. This industrial heritage has shaped the town and now forms the basis of some of its most popular tourist attractions. In 1883 a co-owned British-Swedish company was given permission to build a railway connecting the Swedish iron mines in Kiruna to Narvik. It opened in 1902 and the town, then christened Victoriahavn, grew up around it. Unfortunately much of Narvik was destroyed in World War II. Invaded by the Nazis on 9 April 1940, it was later retaken by the Allies, representing the first military defeat of Hitler’s troops, but was evacuated as part of Operation Alphabet when it came under German occupation again. The local war museum documents the turbulent history of this period.
Day 9
Trollfjord , Norway
Tuesday, 04/01/2028
Day 10
Lonkanfjorden Fjord , Norway
Wednesday, 05/01/2028
Day 10
Stokmarknes , Norway
Wednesday, 05/01/2028
Day 11
Senja Island , Norway
Thursday, 06/01/2028
Day 12
Kvaløya , Norway
Friday, 07/01/2028
Day 13
Tromsø , Norway
Saturday, 08/01/2028
With its centre located on the island of Tromsø, the municipality of Tromsø is more than five times the size of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and is the world’s northernmost university city. Lying 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' because it was used as a starting point for hunters looking for Arctic foxes, polar bears and seals. In the 19th century it was a base for explorers on Arctic expeditions – a history that is remembered in the city’s Polar Museum, which you can visit on an excursion. Also commemorated in the area is the history of Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami. Visitors can learn about the traditions, heritage and modern preservation of the Sami culture at the Tromsø Museum. Nowadays, Tromsø is a charming mix of old and new, with wooden buildings sitting alongside contemporary architecture such as the impressive glacier-like Arctic Cathedral, which features one of the largest stained glass windows in Europe. Looking down on the city is Mount Storsteinen, and a cable car runs to the top, giving wonderful views over the surrounding countryside of forested peaks and reindeer pastures.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Polar Inside | Inside Cabin
97–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers
161–215 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
118–129 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
151–194 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible
194 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
140–151 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers
140–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
118 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
140–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
172–183 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
237–248 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
226–237 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite
301–312 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite
344–355 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Outside | Outside Cabin · 118–129 sqft | J2D Polar Outside Cabin (limited view) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 151–194 sqft | QJ Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, double/quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible · 194 sqft | YA Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, limited view) | Enquire → | ||
| Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers · 140–151 sqft | O3 Polar Outside Cabin (triple) | Enquire → | ||
| Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers · 140–151 sqft | O2D Polar Outside Cabin | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 118 sqft | P2D Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 140–151 sqft | U2D Arctic Superior Cabin | Enquire → |
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin · 118–129 sqft
J2D Polar Outside Cabin (limited view)
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 151–194 sqft
QJ Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, double/quad)
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible · 194 sqft
YA Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, limited view)
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers · 140–151 sqft
O3 Polar Outside Cabin (triple)
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers · 140–151 sqft
O2D Polar Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 118 sqft
P2D Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, quad)
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 140–151 sqft
U2D Arctic Superior Cabin
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 172–183 sqft | Q2 Mini Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 237–248 sqft | Q3 Mini Suite (triple) | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 226–237 sqft | Q4 Mini Suite (quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Grand Suite · 301–312 sqft | MG Grand Suite with Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Owners Suite · 344–355 sqft | MX Owners Suite with Balcony | Enquire → |
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 172–183 sqft
Q2 Mini Suite
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 237–248 sqft
Q3 Mini Suite (triple)
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 226–237 sqft
Q4 Mini Suite (quad)
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite · 301–312 sqft
MG Grand Suite with Balcony
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite · 344–355 sqft
MX Owners Suite with Balcony
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MS Spitsbergen
Named after the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, MS Spitsbergen embodies the history of HX's 1896 'Sports Route' between mainland Norway and Svalbard.
