Northern Lights Cruises Sailing from Scotland

Northern Lights Cruise

Experience the awe of the aurora borealis with Northern Lights cruises sailing from Scotland – a convenient way to journey north without flying. Departures are available from Scottish ports such as Dundee and Rosyth (Edinburgh) offering easy access for local travellers. These no-fly cruises typically sail along the dramatic Norwegian coast, stopping at charming Arctic towns and providing the best chance to witness the elusive Northern Lights in winter skies. With operators like Ambassador and Fred. Olsen offering relaxed and scenic itineraries, it’s a bucket-list adventure close to home. Compare itineraries, ships and also prices from top cruise agents with Hello Cruise.

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04may2026

Silver Endeavour

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Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour is the new definition of luxury expedition travel.We’re proud to announce that our newest addition has joined the fleet. Silver Endeavour revolutionizes our expedition voyages and allows deeper travel to some of the planet’s farthest-flung coasts. Her statistics speak for themselves: unrivaled, industry-leading crew-to-guest, Zodiac-to-guest, and expert-to-guest ratios, cutting-edge navigation and exploration technology, and hallmark Silversea comfort make her the most luxurious expedition ship ever builtEMBRACE NEW LIMITS. TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH ABOARD SILVER ENDEAVOUR.Sailing to both poles, Silver Endeavour redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is one of the highest in the industry while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both on board and on land aboard Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.EMBRACE NEW LIMITSTravel to the ends of the Earth aboard Silver Endeavour. Sailing to both poles, our newest ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is among the highest in the industry, while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both on board and on land Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.

  • Mid-Size Ship

Cruise: Leith – Isle of May – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – North Haven, Fair Isle – Lerwick, Shetland Islands – Isle of Noss – Thorshavn – Vestmanna – Seydisfjørdur – Bakkagerði – Grímsey Island – Hólmavík – Dynjandi Waterfalls – Reykjavík

06jun2026

Silver Wind

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Explore new waters with Silver Wind.A major upgrade in December 2018 saw Silver Wind looking better than ever. A second refurbishment in November 2021 saw her benefitting from a strengthened ice-class hull and made her one of the most adaptable ships in our fleet. Still timelessly elegant, still luxuriously relaxed, Silver Wind’s improved cruising versatility means she can travel from Polar Regions to iconic ports with fluid ease. With 24 Zodiac® boats offering an outstanding Zodiac®-to-guest ratio of 1:11, you can explore further in unparalleled comfort. Whether you want to get up close and personal to penguins in Antarctica or laze on the golden sands of the Caribbean, get ready for a wealth of diverse destination experiences aboard Silver Wind.

  • Small Ship

Cruise: Leith – Isle of May – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – North Haven, Fair Isle – Lerwick, Shetland Islands – Isle of Noss – Oyndarfjørður – Sørvágur – Seydisfjørdur – Bakkagerði – Husavik – Djupavik – Veidleysufjordur Fjord – Dynjandi Waterfalls – Reykjavík

06aug2026

Balmoral

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Our smallest ship, Balmoral, is a classic gem, offering an intimate cruising experience. She has wonderful facilities – five beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for when Balmoral is scenic cruising. Thanks to her smaller size, Balmoral is perfectly suited to sailing narrow waterways and docking closer to the heart of destinations that larger ships can’t reach.She can navigate Norway’s scenic Åkrafjord, sailing beneath a low-hanging cable that blocks bigger vessels, and reach Langfoss – widely regarded as one of Norway’s most spectacular waterfalls. In France, Balmoral can journey along the scenic River Seine, winding past picturesque countryside and charming villages en route to the beautiful town of Rouen in Normandy. She’s also able to sail the Kiel Canal – passing through its lock and gliding beneath low bridges (with her mast lowered), while larger ships must divert north of Denmark to access the Baltic.Balmoral’s crest proudly replicates the British royal family’s Scottish residence Balmoral Castle, with a nod to Fred. Olsen’s historic links with Scotland and where the family still have an estate today.

  • Mid-Size Ship
  • Over 55s+
  • Traditional

Cruise: Rosyth – Thorshavn – Reykjavík – Reykjavík – Solar Eclipse – Isafjørdur – Akureyri – Cruising Seyðisfjörður – Seydisfjørdur – Rosyth

06aug2026

Balmoral

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Our smallest ship, Balmoral, is a classic gem, offering an intimate cruising experience. She has wonderful facilities – five beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for when Balmoral is scenic cruising. Thanks to her smaller size, Balmoral is perfectly suited to sailing narrow waterways and docking closer to the heart of destinations that larger ships can’t reach.She can navigate Norway’s scenic Åkrafjord, sailing beneath a low-hanging cable that blocks bigger vessels, and reach Langfoss – widely regarded as one of Norway’s most spectacular waterfalls. In France, Balmoral can journey along the scenic River Seine, winding past picturesque countryside and charming villages en route to the beautiful town of Rouen in Normandy. She’s also able to sail the Kiel Canal – passing through its lock and gliding beneath low bridges (with her mast lowered), while larger ships must divert north of Denmark to access the Baltic.Balmoral’s crest proudly replicates the British royal family’s Scottish residence Balmoral Castle, with a nod to Fred. Olsen’s historic links with Scotland and where the family still have an estate today.

  • Mid-Size Ship
  • Over 55s+
  • Traditional

Cruise: Rosyth – Thorshavn – Reykjavík – Reykjavík – Solar Eclipse – Isafjørdur – Akureyri – Cruising Seyðisfjörður – Seydisfjørdur – Rosyth – Newcastle upon Tyne

08aug2026

Ambition

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Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

  • Mid-Size Ship

Cruise: Dundee – Runavík – Reykjavík – Grundarfjørdur – Seydisfjørdur – Lerwick, Shetland Islands – Dundee

20jul2027

Azamara Journey

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A luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Journey is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern cruisers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.

  • Small Ship
  • All Inclusive
  • Premium

Cruise: Leith – Rosendal – Olden – Ålesund – Svolvær – Trollfjord – Tromsø – Honningsvåg – Cruising Along North Cape – Alta – Harstad – Bodø – Trondheim – Kristiansand – Arendal – Skagen – Copenhagen

15aug2027

Ambition

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Here she is, Ambition. Our second lady of the sea. Aptly named to further emphasise our commitment to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainablyAmbition will carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.Her dining options will inspire you with two main restaurants, speciality dining options*, and a more casual bistro-style café. Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in one of her four bars, lounges and pub. Or take in a show in the tiered main theatre, or discover your hidden talents in the card room, library, and craft studio.Other facilities include the wellness centre, gym, two swimming pools and a range of retail shops, perfect for days at sea.

  • Mid-Size Ship

Cruise: Dundee – Klaksvik – Runavík – Reykjavík – Isafjørdur – Akureyri – Seydisfjørdur – Dundee