Norway's Land of the Northern Lights Cruise

Norway's Land of the Northern Lights Cruise

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Norway's Land of the Northern Lights Cruise

14 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom

Visiting: Bodø, Leknes, Tromsø, Alta, Northern Lights, Rock Art of Alta, Ålesund, Aksla viewpoint

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

s-cr14nlc

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

Cruise

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Embark on a mesmerizing 14-day journey through Scandinavia with the "Norway's Land of the Northern Lights Cruise." Set sail from London Tilbury aboard the Ambassador Ambition for a twelve-night adventure. Experience the serene beauty of the sea as you unwind with onboard amenities, including the Green Sea Spa and diverse entertainment options. Discover the Arctic wonders of Bodø, the pristine landscapes of Leknes in the Lofoten Islands, and the cultural richness of Tromsø. Marvel at the Northern Lights in Alta and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rock Art. Conclude your voyage in the picturesque town of Ålesund, known for its Art Nouveau architecture and stunning fjord views. This cruise offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, promising unforgettable memories amidst Norway's breathtaking natural beauty.

Highlights

  • Bodø offers a gateway to Arctic wonders with sweeping mountain vistas and dramatic fjords.

  • Explore the hidden gem of Leknes in the Lofoten Islands, known for its dramatic mountain landscapes and rugged beaches.

  • Witness the spectacular Northern Lights and enjoy the rich cultural scene in Tromsø, situated within the Arctic Circle.

  • Discover Alta's captivating Northern Lights and the prehistoric Rock Art, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Experience the Art Nouveau architecture and fjord vistas in the picture-perfect town of Ã…lesund.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Depart London Tilbury

Meals Included: Dinner

Join your coach transfer from selected pick-up points and continue to London Tilbury where we depart at 16:00hrs.

Day 2 : At Sea

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sea days are the perfect opportunity to explore the ship, relax and unwind and spend quality time with those around you. Whether you pamper yourself in the Green Sea Spa, experience all the outstanding cuisine we have onboard, enjoy our amazing entertainment in the Palladium and other venues, attend a class or talk or play games with friends or family, there's something for everyone.

Day 3 : At Sea

Location: Bodø

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sea days are the perfect opportunity to explore the ship, relax and unwind and spend quality time with those around you. Whether you pamper yourself in the Green Sea Spa, experience all the outstanding cuisine we have onboard, enjoy our amazing entertainment in the Palladium and other venues, attend a class or talk or play games with friends or family, there's something for everyone.

Day 4 : Bodø

Location: Bodø

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Norwegian town of Bodø offers a gateway to Arctic wonders. Enjoy sweeping mountain vistas, dramatic fjords, and cosy fishing villages tucked along the beautiful Lofoten archipelago.

Day 5 Leknes, Lofoten Islands

Location: Leknes

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Designated as a town as recently as 2002, Leknes is a hidden gem of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Dramatic mountain landscapes and rugged beaches abound in a place that is renowned for its pristine beauty.

Day 6 At Sea

Tromsø, Norway

Location: Tromsø

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another leisurely day at sea today. Why not take advantage of the onboard swimming pools or read a book in the library?

Day 7 Tromsø

Tromsø, Norway

Location: Tromsø

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Situated within the Arctic Circle, Tromsø was once the historic starting point for many Arctic expeditions. The city offers visitors the opportunity to witness the spectacular Northern Lights as well as enjoy a rich cultural scene and stunning fjord landscapes.

Day 8 Alta

Location: Alta, Northern Lights, Rock Art of Alta

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In Norway's far north, Alta invites exploration amidst the Arctic wilderness. Must-see attractions include the captivating Northern Lights and the prehistoric Rock Art of Alta, Norway's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 9 Alta

Location: Alta

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another day in Alta today to enjoy everything it has to offer before departing early evening.

Day 10 : At Sea

Location: Ålesund

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another day at sea today as we head towards Alesund. Enjoy the many facilities on board.

Day 11 : Ålesund

Location: Ålesund, Aksla viewpoint

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Picture-perfect Ã…lesund captivates with its Art Nouveau architecture and fjord vistas. Explore the historic centre, ascend Aksla viewpoint for panoramic views, and savour fresh seafood at the fish market.

Day 12 : At Sea

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start our journey back to the UK and enjoy more time at sea.

Day 13 : At Sea

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start our journey back to the UK and enjoy more time at sea.

Day 14 : Arrive London Tilbury

Meals Included: Breakfast

We arrive back into London Tilbury this morning and journey home.

What's Included

  • Meals
    11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners

  • Coach Transfer

    Join your coach transfer from selected pick-up points to London Tilbury.

  • Onboard Entertainment

    Enjoy amazing entertainment in the Palladium and other venues on the ship.

  • Green Sea Spa

    Pamper yourself in the Green Sea Spa during sea days.

  • Onboard Facilities

    Take advantage of the onboard swimming pools and library.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

Accommodation

You will stay for twelve nights on board the Ambassador Ambition.

Mode of Transport

Join your coach transfer from selected pick-up points and continue to London Tilbury where we depart at 16:00hrs.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the cruise?

    You will stay for twelve nights on board the Ambassador Ambition.

  • What activities are available during the sea days?

    During the sea days, you can explore the ship, relax and unwind, pamper yourself in the Green Sea Spa, enjoy outstanding cuisine, experience entertainment in the Palladium and other venues, attend classes or talks, or play games with friends or family. There are also swimming pools and a library available.

  • What can I expect to see in Bodø?

    In Bodø, you can enjoy sweeping mountain vistas, dramatic fjords, and cozy fishing villages along the beautiful Lofoten archipelago.

  • What is special about Leknes in the Lofoten Islands?

    Leknes is a hidden gem of Norway's Lofoten Islands, known for its dramatic mountain landscapes and rugged beaches, offering pristine beauty.

  • What are the highlights of visiting Tromsø?

    Tromsø offers the opportunity to witness the spectacular Northern Lights, enjoy a rich cultural scene, and experience stunning fjord landscapes.

  • What attractions are there in Alta?

    In Alta, you can explore the Arctic wilderness, see the captivating Northern Lights, and visit the prehistoric Rock Art of Alta, Norway's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • What can I do in Ålesund?

    In Ã…lesund, you can explore the historic center, enjoy the Art Nouveau architecture, ascend Aksla viewpoint for panoramic views, and savor fresh seafood at the fish market.

  • Do I have to do the excursions?

    Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.

  • How much are the optional excursions?

    This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.

  • Do I need to have travel insurance?

    If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.

  • Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?

    All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.

  • Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?

    Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Susan Mullett (Google Reviewer)  

Good trip to Edinburgh, my...

01-Oct-2022

Good trip to Edinburgh, my preference would have been for longer time at the day trips but with a wide age range on the coach I feel the compromise for the comfort of all was paramount. The coach driver was knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions of places to see and things to do. A star is knocked off for a single supplement being charged on a single room but I accept this could be out of the control of Shearings and down to the hotel.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Janet Preston (Google Reviewer)  

Very disappointing a very...

25-Nov-2024

Very disappointing a very rushed weekend away drive up to Edinburgh wasn't the best break time were very strange 10,15 minutes and half hour not enough time for 35 people to go toilet and get a hot drink as there wasn't any hot drink making equipment on the coach The trip was a Christmas market weekend well not on our coach no music no decorations we asked lots of times if we could have the radio on but it turned on deaf ears The weather was terrible it snowed and we had not so young people who had a carry hot drinks on the coach Steve our driver was a great driver but he was always rushing if he gave a meeting time say 4pm his next line would be if we can get back earlier than we could go back early it was like this every time we stopped not nice when we paid quite a bit of money for this trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas market The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful but the food was cold and tasteless and the menu was a repeat Friday night and Sunday night till everybody complained sorry but the chef should be dismissed very poor menu and poor organisation in the kitchen I don't think we will be using Shearings coach holidays again

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Steve Mchugh (Google Reviewer)  

I've been trying to cancel...

09-Feb-2025

I've been trying to cancel a trip to Paris in April 25 for months. I literally cancelled less than 14 days after the £1 deposit was taken. This was back on 8th September, I have emailed 3 times spoke to 2 people and both told me it was policy to still charge for a holiday I cancelled!! Today I have proof as they have just tried to steal over £800 from my bank. Luckily I'm with a bank that's up on scams of the £1 deposit ! BEWARE you are handing your bank details over to these people. I am in total shock and been advised to take it further.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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    Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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