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Cruising for the Northern Lights: Where & When to Go

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Northern_europe · Fall

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Seeing the northern lights in the Arctic or near the Arctic is on many people's bucket lists.

Cruising is absolutely the best way to see the northern lights.

Her Gutten Expeditions actually gives you a northern lights guarantee.

If you want to see the northern lights, it really happens in the winter.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose a cruise in the Arctic or near the Arctic for the best northern lights experience.
Travel in winter or fall for the best chance to see the northern lights.
Be prepared to stay up late, as the magic hour is around midnight.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best cruise for me to take to see the Aurora Borealis?

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Canada3 Happy Bacon
Norway3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

✨ Wondering where, and when, to see the Northern Lights from a cruise ship? This week on Your Cruise Matchmaker, I’m sharing my top picks for aurora adventures with @Hurtigruten and Aurora Expeditions — plus the season and “magic hour” that give you the best chance of spotting nature’s greatest light show. 🌌❄️ #YourCruiseMatchmaker #NorthernLightsCruise #AuroraBorealis #Hurtigruten #AuroraExpeditions #PolarCruise #LuxuryCruise #WorldsGreatestCruises