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hypnotherapee · ‎26-01-2014

Hubbie and are contemplating a Norwegian cruise up the coast from South to North in November/December I. The hope of seeing the. Northern Lights

Has anyone on her done it? If so, any pointers, or good or bad experiences?

peteryola · ‎26-01-2014

I'd suggest contacting the British Astronomical Association for advice on the best timing for such a cruise, but the present time is certainly a relatively good one in terms of solar activity.

fluffypenquin · ‎26-01-2014

Sounds wonderful. A friend of mine did it, unfortunately they didn't see the Northern Lights at all but had a lovely time. One word of caution though they said that everything is very expensive. There is obviously never a guarantee of seeing the lights, but this year is supposed to be one of the best chances. If you fancy the holiday and won't be disappointed if you don't get to see the lights, then go for it. xx

xtf70 · ‎26-01-2014

Apparently solar activity has peaked and the sun is going quieter than expected; I suppose they'll blame it on global warming in due course

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25743806

leoleoleo123 · ‎27-01-2014

We see the northern lights right here in Northumberland.. but must be a true spectacular in Norway...

fishpieface · ‎27-01-2014

I haven't been on a cruise and I haven't seen the Northern Lights, but I have been to Norway.

It's a lovely country with nice people and spectacular scenery. I've been to Oslo, Bergen,

Tromso and stayed in Finsness - our church has links with a choir there. Yes, it is quite

expensive. We've also done "Norway in a Nutshell" tour - train from Bergen, boat along the

Fjiord, coach up a spectacular gorge then train back to Bergen - it's fabulous.

Our friends there say the cruise ships often stop at Tromso and Finsness and they travel

up the coast to North Cape where this time of year is the best time to see the Northern

Lights.

I'd love to go there again. During winter it stays dark all the time, apart from perhaps an hour

or so of semi-light, whereas in summer, it's the opposite - almost 24 hours of daylight. That's just

in North Norway, in the South their daylight hours aren't that different to ours.

I would go for it if you have a chance, even if you don't see the Northern Lights, you will probably

see some unforgettable scenery and maybe wildlife too.

rose2008-2008 · ‎27-01-2014

I have seen them on a plane home from Canada. A Spectacular sight. All i can say is you have to see it,, its BEAUTIFUL and mesmerizing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

saasher2012 · ‎27-01-2014

I would love to see the northern lights only ever seen it on TV, it looks truly beautiful & magical.

**********Sam**********

peteryola · ‎27-01-2014

@xtf70 wrote:
Apparently solar activity has peaked and the sun is going quieter than expected; I suppose they'll blame it on global warming in due course

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25743806

Correct, but what the BBC article should have made clear is that while solar activity has indeed been a lot lower than normal that applies for several years now; we are currently pretty much at a maximum and conditions should be reasonable for the lights for a couple of years yet; even at minimum they can be seen - just not so intensely or regularly.

There is, of course, never a guarantee of seeing them but a cruise has one advantage not available to ground based observers - as long as it is not too close to shore, it can move around to find the clearer parts of the sky.