Go in search of the Northern Lights with CAROL KIRKWOOD

See a magical display of the Aurora on this 12-day cruise along the stunning Norwegian coast with one of our favourite weather presenters

Following our sell-out trip to see nature’s magical light show, we’ve partnered with Northern Lights experts Hurtigruten to offer another unforgettable Aurora-hunting experience. You’ll be joined by BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood as you head north of the Arctic Circle in search of the green lights that dance across the sky.

You’ll discover the magnificent coastline from the UNESCO World Heritage port of Bergen up through the city of Tromsø to the remote and beautiful Lofoten Islands and North Cape, Europe’s most northerly point, before sailing back via the ancient Viking trading post of Trondheim.

Carol says: “As a meteorologist, I’m fascinated by the huge range of natural phenomena that weather systems can throw up, from the extraordinarily beautiful to the truly violent.”

EXPERIENCE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

You will be sailing in an area well known for sightings of the Aurora, so you stand a very good chance of witnessing the Northern Lights. You’ll also benefit from Hurtigruten’s Northern Lights promise**, which says if you don’t see them you will be offered another six or seven-day cruise free of charge.

SAIL ON MS POLARLYS

Polarlys is Norwegian for ‘polar light’, and MS Polarlys is the perfect expedition ship to board in search of the natural Arctic phenomenon. Soak up the beauty of the Norwegian landscapes from the sundeck, observation lounge or one of the hot tubs. There are three restaurants to choose from on board, as well as a bakery and an ice cream bar, plus a sauna and fitness room.