Astronomy Voyage 11 night Fly Cruise - from £2583

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11 night - Fly Cruise

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Learn about the night sky and stunning aurora borealis in the company of Astronomy experts on this 11-night voyage along the dramatic Norway coast from Bergen to Kirkenes and return. Includes direct flights from the UK

<p><a href="/norway/">Cruise along Norway's coast</a> under the dancing skies of the Northern Lights, visiting 34 ports, more than 100 fjords and 1,000 mountains. Discover more about the magical Northern Lights, the Arctic sky and the solar system with our onboard lectures from renowned astronomers&nbsp;Dr John Mason, Tom Kerss, Sadie Jones, and Darren Baskill.</p>

<p>Through a series of lectures and a guided tour of the Arctic night sky from the deck of the ship, the lecturers will bring the world of stars, planets and meteors closer whilst also exploring the numerous myths and legends linked to the constellations in our skies.</p>

<p>This fascinating journey commences in Bergen, with a leisurely voyage north. Every day offers a new highlight, and the first few days alone take us to the Art Nouveau town of &Aring;lesund and medieval Trondheim with its Gothic Cathedral. As we travel further north we cross the Arctic Circle, visiting the Lofoten Islands and the Arctic capital, Troms&oslash;, where a trip to the Northern Lights Planetarium is included. In Honningsv&aring;g, you can join an excursion to mainland Europe's most northerly point, the North Cape.</p>

<p>Sailing on, we head for the sheltered harbour of Kirkenes. Here you choose from a wide range of optional excursions includng avisit the Russian border or stylish Snow Hotel, dogsledging and snowmobiling.</p>

<p>Ports visited by night on the northbound voyage are seen by day on the southbound journey, ensuring that all passengers get to know the very best of the dramatic and interesting Norwegian coastline</p>

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