Go in search of the elusive Northern Lights Easily one of the most breathtaking regions of the world, it’s easy to see why so many cruise enthusiasts keep coming back, time and again. This is a cruise holiday that’s all about the thrill of the chase of the elusive Northern Lights. And if you’re lucky enough to see this epic natural wonder, you’ll do so in style and comfort. Take a deep breath and brace yourself for moment after moment of unforgettable natural beauty. Travelling north, you’ll arrive in Alta, ‘The Town of the Northern Lights’. An overnight in port gives you a better chance to witness this magical phenomenon (which unfortunately is never guaranteed). Later, in Tromsø, Norway’s northern-most city, it’s time to explore. The best way to see its full glory is to take a cable car as high as 421 metres up to the top of Mount Storsteinen, which affords spectacular views out over the city to the surrounding mountains. And don’t miss the fascinating Polaria Science Museum. Afterwards, you’ll call in at picturesque Ålesund, with its eclectic architecture and fascinating Atlantic Sea-Park aquarium. Heading south you’ll call into charming Stavanger. With its rich Norse heritage, it’s known as ‘The Cradle of the Vikings’.