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Northern lights guides

Everything people ask before an aurora night in Norway: which cruise to book, boat or bus, the best months, Tromsø or Lofoten, the coastal voyages and what to wear on deck.

Best Northern Lights Cruise Tromsø 2026: ComparedFree second chance, discounted retry or a hot tub: the Tromsø aurora cruises side by side, with times, food and prices.Read the guide →Northern Lights Boat or Bus 2026: Which to BookA cruise on the fjord, a minibus chase or the Narvik train: what each one does on a clear night and on a cloudy one.Read the guide →Best Month for Northern Lights 2026: Norway GuideMonth by month from late August to March: dark hours, the polar night, the peak hours and what the solar cycle means now.Read the guide →Tromsø vs Alta vs Lofoten 2026: Where to GoWhere to base yourself for the aurora in Norway: Tromsø, Alta, Lofoten, Narvik or Trondheim, and how you see the lights in each.Read the guide →Hurtigruten Northern Lights 2026: Voyage or NightThe coastal voyages and their Northern Lights Promise explained, and when an evening cruise from Tromsø is all you need.Read the guide →Northern Lights Cruise Clothing 2026: What to WearLayers for a cold, windy deck, what each boat lends you or bans, and how to photograph the aurora from a moving boat.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your northern lights cruise

The three cruises most people choose between. Every cruise has its own page with what happens on a cloudy night and what guests say.

Evening Aurora Cruise from Tromsø Most reviewed ★ 4.43 hours 30 minutesFree cancellation

Evening Aurora Cruise from Tromsø
8 PM to 11:30 PMOpen deckCamera help

Three and a half hours on the Arctic sea, 8 PM to 11:30 PM, with the deck open the whole way and a warm cabin. The crew helps you set your camera, and a cloudy night earns a discounted retry.

What's included
  • A seat for every guest
  • Deck access for the whole trip
  • Warm indoor cabin
  • Help with camera settings
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$129per person Reserve
Northern Lights Cruise with a Free Second Chance Free second chance ★ 4.32 hours 30 minutesFree cancellation

Northern Lights Cruise with a Free Second Chance
Silent catamaranWarm loungeRetry free

A quiet hybrid catamaran sails from Tromsø to wherever the sky looks clearest, with a guide and free coffee. No lights on your night? You sail again free on the next available cruise.

What's included
  • English-speaking guide
  • Free coffee or tea
  • Warm lounge with panoramic windows
  • Outdoor viewing platforms
  • Free second chance if you see no lights
Full tour details
From$127per person Reserve
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Hot Tub and Dinner Hot tub ★ 4.84 hoursFree cancellation

Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Hot Tub and Dinner
Up to 12 guestsReindeer stewPrivate hot tub

A 34-metre sailing yacht for 12 guests at most, with reindeer stew for dinner and hot drinks in a warm saloon. Each booking gets 30 to 45 minutes in the outdoor hot tub under the Arctic sky.

What's included
  • 4-hour cruise with a local captain and crew
  • 30 to 45 minutes of private hot-tub time
  • Reindeer stew with bread (vegetarian on request)
  • Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and a welcome drink
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$345per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A quiet catamaran from Tromsø with a warm lounge, a guide and a free second cruise if the sky stays cloudy.

Check dates for the northern lights cruise with a free second chance