14-Day Search for the Northern Lights

14 nights from £2,000pp departing Saturday 27th Sep 2025

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	27th27	SepSep	202525	Southampton, England, embark on the Emerald Princess		16:00
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
	28th28	SepSep	202525	At Sea
	29th29	SepSep	202525	At Sea
	30th30	SepSep	202525	Trondheim, Norway	12:00	20:00
One of Scandinavia's oldest cities, Trondheim was the first capital of Norway, from AD 997 to 1380. Founded in 997 by Viking king Olav Tryggvason, it was first named Nidaros (still the name of the cathedral), a composite word referring to the city's location at the mouth of the Nidelva River. Today, it's Central Norway's largest (and Norway's third largest) city, with a population of 150,000. The wide streets of the historic city center remain lined with brightly painted wood houses and striking warehouses. But it's no historic relic: it's also the home to NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and is Norway's technological capital.
	1st01	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	2nd02	OctOct	202525	Tromsø, Norway	09:00	23:59
With its centre located on the island of Tromsø, the municipality of Tromsø is more than five times the size of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and is the world’s northernmost university city. Lying 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' because it was used as a starting point for hunters looking for Arctic foxes, polar bears and seals. In the 19th century it was a base for explorers on Arctic expeditions – a history that is remembered in the city’s Polar Museum, which you can visit on an excursion. Also commemorated in the area is the history of Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami. Visitors can learn about the traditions, heritage and modern preservation of the Sami culture at the Tromsø Museum. Nowadays, Tromsø is a charming mix of old and new, with wooden buildings sitting alongside contemporary architecture such as the impressive glacier-like Arctic Cathedral, which features one of the largest stained glass windows in Europe. Looking down on the city is Mount Storsteinen, and a cable car runs to the top, giving wonderful views over the surrounding countryside of forested peaks and reindeer pastures.
	3rd03	OctOct	202525	Alta, Norway	11:00
People have been attracted to the community of Alta for thousands of years, and prehistoric rock carvings discovered in 1973 can be seen at the Alta Museum. Situated at the head of the Altafjord, it is a lush, green and hospitable shelter in the otherwise cold and windswept Finnmark landscape. Halfway between the grim, barren mountain plateau and the wet, stormy coast, Alta offers tree-clad valleys, pleasant temperatures and no more rain than the Sahara. However at 70 degrees North it is quite a different story in winter, when heavy snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures are the order of the day, and clear dark night skies become the arena for dazzling displays of the elusive Aurora Borealis, also referred to as 'the temperamental lady' by Laplanders. The world’s first Northern Lights Observatory, which played an important role in the development of geophysical and meteorological research during the first half of the 20th century, is located just 12 miles from Alta. Perched atop Haldde Mountain, it towers almost 3,000 feet above Kafjord, where the battleship Tirpitz was based during the Second World War.
	4th04	OctOct	202525	Alta, Norway		23:00
People have been attracted to the community of Alta for thousands of years, and prehistoric rock carvings discovered in 1973 can be seen at the Alta Museum. Situated at the head of the Altafjord, it is a lush, green and hospitable shelter in the otherwise cold and windswept Finnmark landscape. Halfway between the grim, barren mountain plateau and the wet, stormy coast, Alta offers tree-clad valleys, pleasant temperatures and no more rain than the Sahara. However at 70 degrees North it is quite a different story in winter, when heavy snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures are the order of the day, and clear dark night skies become the arena for dazzling displays of the elusive Aurora Borealis, also referred to as 'the temperamental lady' by Laplanders. The world’s first Northern Lights Observatory, which played an important role in the development of geophysical and meteorological research during the first half of the 20th century, is located just 12 miles from Alta. Perched atop Haldde Mountain, it towers almost 3,000 feet above Kafjord, where the battleship Tirpitz was based during the Second World War.
	5th05	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	6th06	OctOct	202525	Gravdal, Norway	08:00	23:00
	7th07	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	8th08	OctOct	202525	Ålesund, Norway	08:00	17:00
The coastal town of Ålesund is the commercial capital of the Møre og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Ålesund one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. This Art Nouveau style emerged when the town was completely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904 destroyed nearly 800 buildings and left 10,000 residents homeless. It is said that the fire started by a tipped oil lamp. Rebuilding was carried out with the help of many young, foreign architects who added their own flourishes to the architectural blend of German Jugendstil and Viking roots. Today, narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Ålesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture.
	9th09	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	10th10	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	11th11	OctOct	202525	Southampton, England, disembark the Emerald Princess	07:00
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.

Emerald Princess

Launch Year

2007

Refit Year

2019

Tonnage

113,561

Capacity

3,080

Cabins

1,539

Accessible

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International Café

Open 24-hours a day, the International Café located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. Grab a freshly baked croissant to start your day, snack on pies and quiche or choose from a wide variety of salads and sandwiches at lunchtime, and indulge in decadent desserts in the evening. Coffee and tea fans will love the New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu featuring a variety of speciality espresso-based drinks made from a custom blend of coffee beans, as well as iced tea fusions.

Ultimate Balcony Dining

Choose a luxurious breakfast or experience the “ultimate” romantic dinner at sea: a sumptuous multi-course meal, including succulent lobster tail and juicy steak, your beverage of choice, hors d’oeuvres, all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by our dedicated waitstaff. Treat yourself to this unparalleled indulgence and savour food, views and memories that will never be forgotten.

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Adagio Bar

The Adagio Bar is found next to Sabatini's Italian Restaurant on deck 16 and offers stunning views, making it the the ideal place for pre and post dinner drinks after eating in Sabatini's.

Open from 6pm onwards it serves up Italian inspired cocktails accompanied by complimentary olives and an extensive wine list with live musical entertainment from classical piano recitals to jazz.

Passengers eating at Sabatini's can retire to Adagio's to enjoy their desserts and Italian style coffee and liqueurs.

Speakeasy Cigar Lounge

The designated cigar lounge where guests can relax with a premium cigar and cognac and enjoy sporting events aired on the TV screens within the bar.

It is located on the 6th Deck outside the lower level of the Princess Theatre.

Skywalker's Nightclub

Hot music and cool cocktails set to a DJ spinning popular club tunes is the ideal setting for a night of dancing. Gleaming, ultra modern and ultra cool, this hot spot invites a little stargazing while the colourful neon dance floor invites everyone to get up and boogie down. Boasting panoramic views from its vantage point 15 decks above the sea, it’s the perfect place for dancing and socialising.

Crooner's Bar

The Crooners Lounge and Bar, located midship on deck 7 opens from 1pm onwards and is reminiscent of a classic Martini bar.

Evening entertainment features live piano music with requests and name that tune elements. Here they also offer an enticing menu of 75 martinis, plus entertainers at spectacular duelling glass pianos.

Explorer's Lounge

Explorers Lounge is one of the ship's three main entertainment venues.

Located midship on the 7th Deck, events held here range from Princess Pop Star, liars club game show, themed nights, art auctions and trivia competitions to cocktails and dancing and karaoke.

Movies Under The Stars

Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheatre is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. Cozy up under a fleece blanket in the comfortable lounger and feast on complimentary fresh-popped popcorn in the evening or delicious cookies and milk during the day, and enjoy that exciting car chase or mystery thriller on the giant screen.

Princess Theatre

With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theatre, our largest theatre yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. In this ultramodern theatre, relax in a plush seat with unobstructed sight lines as the velvet curtain goes up, a state-of-the-art lighting system illuminates the stage, and it’s on with the show!

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Holiday Summary

	14 nights aboard the Emerald Princess
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Complimentary daily afternoon tea
	Choice of traditional or anytime dining
	Complimentary 24-hour room service
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Drinks package available
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£2,000pp
ID	Interior	£2,129pp
IC	Interior	£2,148pp
IA	Interior	£2,186pp
IB	Interior	£2,166pp
IE	Interior	£2,091pp
IF	Interior	£2,000pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,129pp
OF	Oceanview	£2,680pp
OE	Oceanview	£2,803pp
OY	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£2,167pp
OW	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£2,186pp
OB	Oceanview
OZ	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£2,129pp
OV	Oceanview (Obstructed)
OC	Oceanview

Balcony staterooms from		£3,800pp
B4	Premium Balcony
BB	Balcony
BC	Balcony
BF	Balcony	£3,800pp
BD	Balcony
BA	Balcony
B2	Premium Balcony	£4,565pp
B1	Premium Balcony
BE	Balcony

Suite staterooms from		£5,849pp
ME	Mini-Suite
MB	Mini-Suite
MD	Mini-Suite	£5,849pp
S5	Premium Suite
S6	Vista Suite
S8	Two Bedroom Family Suite
S4	Penthouse Suite
S3	Penthouse Suite
S2	Owner's Suite
M1	Club Class Mini-Suite	£6,433pp