Viking Northern Lights Cruise Excursions: What We Chose & What’s Offered
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One thing Viking does really well are excursions that are immersive without being exhausting, which is perfect when you're traveling in the Arctic and chasing those magical northern lights.
Our cruise leaves from London with our first port stop in Amsterdam.
We have signed up for the included excursion, which is a classic Amsterdam canal cruise.
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Planning a Viking Northern Lights cruise? In this video, we share the shore excursions we selected for our winter Viking Northern Lights cruise, along with an overview of the other optional excursions that were available. If you’re considering a Viking Northern Lights cruise and want a clearer picture of the excursion choices—especially for winter travel—this video will help you decide what might be the best fit for your interests and comfort level. 📍 This is a pre-cruise planning video, designed to help you feel prepared and informed before your Viking voyage. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Amsterdam 02:21 Scenic Sailing 02:36 Onboard Cooking Classes 02:50 Narvik 03:59 Tromso 05:35 Alta 07:58 Bergen 08:52 Future Excursion Videos 09:13 Wrap-Up 🎥 Welcome to Next Act Cruising! 🛳️ We’re part-time retired, recharged, and ready to explore the world—one cruise at a time. Join us as we share our cruising adventures, reviews, tips, and stories from life at sea, all designed with senior travelers in mind. What you will find on our videos: Cruise ship tours & reviews Cabin walkthroughs Shore excursion tips Packing guides & cruise prep Travel tips for senior cruisers ⛴️ Thanks for sailing with us—your next act starts here! 🔗 Love land-based adventures too? Check out our sister channel: Next Act Retirement and Travel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAlUWAwzbpb-MdjSjpj6p6w https://www.youtube.com/@NextActRetirementandTravel] We share road trips, travel tips, and retirement lifestyle content for when we’re not at sea!