Northern Lights Cruise: Arctic Norway Vintage Ship Open Wheelhouse

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Free cancellation

1/7

Duration4h

GroupUp to 45

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Watch the Aurora from the deck of a working Arctic ferry

A Northern Lights cruise on the Arctic coast of Norway departs from a central location aboard the vintage MS Strønstad, a restored public ferry with an open-wheelhouse policy that lets you step outside to watch the sky. The tour includes a Northern Lights presentation at the Full Steam Museum before boarding, a live guide in English, and a four-hour voyage. You can add sauna or jacuzzi timeslots (with towel and bathrobe included) and order snacks and beverages from the onboard kiosk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights cruise experience

Attend Northern Lights presentation
Board vintage vessel MS Strønstad
Enjoy family-friendly Northern Lights cruise
Relax in sauna or jacuzzi (optional)
Visit onboard bar for snacks and drinks

The Experience

If you've just arrived on the Arctic coast or have a free evening, this cruise solves the main problem: you don't have to drive yourself into the dark to see the Northern Lights, and you don't have to guess where to stand. The tour starts at the Full Steam Museum with a presentation about the Aurora Borealis—the science behind it, the cultural stories, and what you're actually looking for in the sky. Then you board the MS Strønstad, a vintage vessel that spent decades as a working ferry carrying locals and cargo along the Norwegian coast. That history is the point: the ship knows these waters and the crew knows where the lights tend to show.

Once aboard, you have access to the open wheelhouse, which means you're not stuck behind glass or confined to a cabin—you can move to the deck, shift position as the sky changes, and feel the Arctic air while you wait. The guide stays with the group in English throughout the four hours, pointing out what's happening and answering questions as the evening unfolds. If the lights don't appear, you're still on a working ship in the Arctic, watching the coast and the winter sky. The bar serves snacks and drinks to keep you warm and occupied.

Before you book, decide whether you want to add sauna or jacuzzi time (each costs extra and runs at 8 p.m., with towel and bathrobe provided). These are optional timeslots you reserve at checkout, not automatic inclusions. You can also order food and drinks from the kiosk once you're aboard. Public transport gets you to the departure point, and the cruise suits all fitness levels—though the operator notes that infants shouldn't join the jacuzzi.

What’s included

Northern Lights presentation at the Full Steam Museum.
four-hour cruise aboard the vintage MS Strønstad with open-wheelhouse access.
live English-speaking guide.
onboard bar with snacks and beverages available for purchase.
sauna or jacuzzi timeslots available as optional add-ons (towel, bathrobe and shower access included with those bookings).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Full Steam

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to hunt the Northern Lights without driving yourself into the dark or guessing where to stand—the ship knows the Arctic coast, the guide stays with you in English, and the open deck gives you room to move as the sky changes. Add the sauna or jacuzzi timeslot if you want a warm break during the four hours.