The Norwegian Astronomy Voyage:
A Northern Lights Cruise
Norway, January 2012
Late Booking Information (posted 14 Oct 2011):
Twin cabins still available, small flight surcharge change may apply.
Enquire for details at Project Travel: (01) 210 8391.
Astronomy Ireland is delighted to announce its first Northern Lights Cruise along the Arctic coast of Norway. The voyage, in conjunction with Project Travel, will take place over six nights (plus one night in Oslo) from January 20th, 2012, giving you an amazing experience of a spectacular place on Earth, where the Sun does not rise.
We start our journey in Bergen, the gateway to the fjords, and continue northwards towards the Arctic Circle. We travel to the pretty Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, the medieval city of Trondheim and through the stunning Lofoten Islands. We explore the ‘Capital of Arctic Norway’, Tromsø, visit the most northerly point of mainland Europe and end in Kirkenes close to the Russian border.
Accompanying the tour is the renowned astronomer, Dr John Mason, who is a former President of the British Astronomical Association, and has appeared alongside Sir Patrick Moore on the BBC's The Sky at Night. Through a series of lectures and a guided tour of the Arctic night sky from the deck of the ship, Dr Mason will bring the world of stars, planets and meteors closer whilest also exploring the numerous myths and legends linked to the constellations in our skies
Northern Lights Landscape. Credit: Bjorn Jorgensen
This once-in-a-lifetime trip is priced at only €2150 for an inner cabin, or €2250 for an outer cabin. This includes all flights, accomodation, meals, and transfers. A deposit of €350 need only be paid by October 10th, with the balance due by October 24th.
Some of the optional extras available include:
- Guided tour of Trondheim & Nidaros Cathedral
- Lofotr Viking Feast on Lofoten
- Night-time snowmobiling in Lapland
- ... and more! Download a full itinerary HERE.
To book your place straight away, please download and fill in the booking form, and return to Project Travel (address on form). Alternatively, you can call Project Travel at (01) 210 8391.
The MS Midnatsol - the cruise ship we will travel on - at Lofoten. Credit: Bjorn Jorgensen
Remember, for full details, please download the voyage itinerary HERE.
NOTE: This trip is organised by Project Travel on behalf of Astronomy Ireland. Astronomy Ireland acts as a promoting agent for this trip only on behalf of Project Travel. We do not operate any of the services ourselves. For all bookings your contract will be with Project Travel. Project Travel's booking conditions will apply to your contract and details can be obtained on request. Any cancellations or alterations must be made directly with Project Travel in accordance with their policies (detailed in their terms and conditions). We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into or for any other options that you book or for the acts or omissions of any accommodation or other service provider or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with the accommodation or other service. Terms and conditions can be found on the booking form, available HERE.
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