tuppence Posted March 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Hi I wonder if anyone could help me ? I really want to see the NL and were booking a trip on April 1st next year is this too late to have any chance to see them please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted March 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2018 The prime NL time is late October through early March. April may be stretching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted March 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2018 In beginning of April there should still be a good chance Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delphis98 Posted April 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2018 which itinerary/ports are best for seeing NL? and what time of year, if any part of the window mentioned above is the "best?' thank u! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpfin Posted April 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 22, 2018 We just returned from RT on MS Polarlys which started on March 26th and saw the Northern Lights only one night out of the 12. In our case, weather played a huge part. It snowed several days/nights and was quite gloomy. We also had several beautiful days as well. The night we saw the lights was on the southbound portion near Tromso. Another consideration, we had several excursions cancelled because of threat of avalanche. Still in all a great trip! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delphis98 Posted April 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppajay Posted April 23, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 23, 2018 We went mid September last year and were lucky enough to see NL 5 nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delphis98 Posted April 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 23, 2018 wow! which cruise did you take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted April 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 23, 2018 We took the 12 day RT in early/mid March this year. We did the RT so we'd have extra time above the Arctic Circle. We chose that timing because there was still plenty of night darkness, but also a lot of daytime to see the scenery (and it was *magnificent*). The specific choice of ship was because they had one with a special Astronomy Package, which was fun (great lecturer!). Also, March seems to be the month with the least cloud cover, on average. Note: "On average"! We had LOTS of cloudy days, and snow squalls and it wasn't looking good... Then, on the return, we had three evenings/early nights with the LIGHTS. As I wrote elsewhere (here on CC), the first night was the "gray haze", nothing special, but it "counted". The second night was better. And then the third night! We saw colors (but not the vivid day-glow type of colors one can capture with photos) AND... there was a short time when there were "curtains that were dancing". This was sort of straight parallel lines (think of curtains with straight folds) but they were moving around. That was really, really special. I saw more of the "colors" than DH, who reported the same shapes and movement, but not much more than a vague hint of green (but he was a very happy camper nevertheless!). GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delphis98 Posted April 23, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thank you so much! i saw that astronomy package and was intrigued. Great to hear about the r/t. :-) so exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitl Posted April 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 24, 2018 We have seen them in March and October. Which ports are best is best covered by 'the further north you are, the better'. They're a natural phenomenon and can vary quite a lot. We have, for example, seen them in Yorkshire in the UK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppajay Posted April 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 25, 2018 We did the art and saw them northbound from the second night. On the return journey it was cloudy so no chance. We went in Septemember with the thoughts that the NL would be a bonus if we saw them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted May 6, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 6, 2018 There is a special that they offer for Passengers Sailing between October 1 and April 1 , if you do not see northern lights on your 12 day, they will give you a free cruise next season of 7 days ! How can you loose with that deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted May 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2018 There is a special that they offer for Passengers Sailing between October 1 and April 1 , if you do not see northern lights on your 12 day, they will give you a free cruise next season of 7 days ! How can you loose with that deal If the crew see that faintest of "gray haze" northern lights, even briefly, that qualifies. It has happened that way. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted May 7, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 7, 2018 If the crew see that faintest of "gray haze" northern lights, even briefly, that qualifies.It has happened that way. GC However that better than any offer I have seen....really try that on a mass market line??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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