Hurtigruten, the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal voyages, has extended its unique Northern Lights Promise to September, allowing travellers’ to experience one of the world’s most natural wonders for an even longer period. Hurtigruten has long been synonymous with Norway’s incredible natural wonders and in a commitment to ensuring guests have the best possible chance of experiencing the Aurora, the company has extended their Northern Lights Promise to start in mid-September rather than October.

The policy extension will allow thousands of guests to feel more confident experiencing the phenomenon that is on many travellers’ bucket lists, reaffirming Norway as the ultimate destination to witness this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.

Having sailed the Norwegian coastline for more than 130 years, Hurtigruten heralded the way for expedition companies with its Northern Lights Promise, a policy guaranteeing guests a second chance to see the lights if they do not occur within sight of the ship during a voyage of 11 days or more.

“At Hurtigruten, we firmly believe that Norway is the best place to experience the Northern Lights and that our coastal cruises offer the best way to explore Norway. We are thrilled to extend our Northern Lights Promise sailing period, allowing more guests to immerse themselves in the magic of the Aurora Borealis,” said Hedda Felin, CEO at Hurtigruten. “This commitment reflects our unwavering dedication to providing exceptional experiences and ensuring that every journey with Hurtigruten is truly extraordinary.”

In addition to extending the sailing period, Hurtigruten will continue to offer select astronomer-hosted sailings in the 2025/26 season following their successful introduction last year. The Astronomy Voyages will offer guests exclusive opportunities to sail with renowned astronomers and enjoy multiple lectures and Northern Lights viewings onboard, making it an even more unforgettable voyage.