Northern Lights Luxury Cruises

It’s nature’s greatest light show; ethereal, ephemeral and completely unforgettable.

Just imagine, a stunning palette of greens and blues dancing across the night sky. And right in the middle of it, you, standing silently serene in the chilly night air, taking it all in. If ever there was a bucket list must-do, a Northern Lights luxury cruise is undoubtedly it. After all, who has not dreamt of seeing the beautiful aurora borealis dance across a night sky? While we sadly cannot guarantee the elusive lights on every one of our Iceland, Greenland and Arctic Circle voyages, we can surely point you in the right direction with our selection of winter season cruises. And if you are not lucky enough to witness the wonder of the Northern Lights? Well, the plethora of wildlife from Polar bears to breaching whales plus the pretty shoreside villages make sure your travel experience is a good as it gets. Read more about Northern Europe .

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS

TROMSØ

Tromsø surprised visitors in the 1800s: they thought it very sophisticated and cultured for being so close to the North Pole—hence its nickname, the Paris of the North. It looks the way a polar town should—with ice-capped mountain ridges and jagged architecture that is an echo of the peaks. The midnight sun shines from May 21 to July 21, and it is said that the northern lights decorate the night skies over Tromsø more than over any other city in Norway.

REYKJAVÍK

Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve centre and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colourful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colours and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces. Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík.

NUUK

Nuuk, meaning “the cape”, was Greenland’s first town (1728). Started as a fort and later mission and trading post some 240 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle, it is the current capital. Almost 30% of Greenland’s population lives in the town. Not only does Nuuk have great natural beauty in its vicinity, but there are Inuit ruins, Hans Egede’s home, the parliament, and the Church of our Saviour as well. The Greenlandic National Museum has an outstanding collection of Greenlandic traditional dresses, as well as the famous Qilakitsoq mummies.

ANCHORAGE

It is hard to believe that a place as beautiful as Anchorage exists. Surrounded on all sides by Kenai Fjords National Park, Chugach National Forest, and Resurrection Bay, Anchorage offers all the quaint realities of a small railroad town with the bonus of jaw-dropping scenery. This little town of about 2,750 citizens was founded in 1903, when survey crews arrived at the ice-free port and began planning a railroad to the Interior. Since its inception, Anchorage has relied heavily on tourism and commercial fishing.

LONGYEARBYEN

Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbour is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port.

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Why Silversea?

Intimate Ships

Silversea’s small ships (some of the smallest in the industry) are the perfect choice when it comes to your luxury Northern Lights cruise. Our cruise ships have been sailing the icy waters for years, so we certainly know how best to hunt for the aurora. Our cruises offer guests the most comfortable way of sailing the icy waters, as we set sail searching for the world’s greatest natural phenomenon.

Luxury Oceanview Suites

Picture yourself on your private veranda (almost all of our suites have them) as the greens and blues of the Northern Lights dance across the skies. Add a glass of ice-cold champagne, (or a hot chocolate!), add a loved one, and you have a memory making moment worth writing home about. But even if the elusive lights don’t show up, it doesn’t matter. All of Silversea’s suites are elegantly furnished so you can relax in the luxury of what are surely the most comfortable suites at sea.

Personalised Service

Whether you are on a Silversea Expeditions ship, or one of our classic fleet, get ready to experience personal service like never before! As other cruise lines streamline their service, we buck the trend and make sure that every single suite has its own butler and 24/7 suite attendants. From pole to pole our amazing team caters to your every need, and makes the difference between a good cruise and an amazing one.

All-Inclusive Cruises

All excursions (on our Expedition ships), gourmet cuisine, premium drinks, curated wine list, evening entertainment, lectures, butler service, wi-fi, exercise classes, gratuities, onboard credit*, flights*, transfers*, yes, it’s all-included! Because when we say all-inclusive, we really mean it! *conditions may apply

Gourmet Cuisine

While the northern hemisphere is not known for its gourmet excellence (dried reindeer, anyone?), Silversea more than makes up for it with its onboard cuisine. Our award-winning La Terrazza will tempt Italian-food lovers, revel in the fine French fare in La Dame for a sophisticating evening, or simply enjoy expertly crafted international options in The Restaurant. Still hungry? Well, there’s always that dried reindeer to try.

Northern Europe Brochure

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If you are looking for a voyage that combines cultural charm with rugged mountains, world-class gastronomy with cutting edge design, then look no further than Northern Europe and the British Isles! Download our regional brochure today!