8‑Day Ultimate Norway | Northern Lights Expedition Cruise with HX Expeditions

Join me on an unforgettable Arctic adventure as I document every moment of my 8‑day HX Expeditions voyage through Northern Norway. From snowshoeing and hiking to kayaking in crystal‑clear winter waters, this is a comprehensive look at @HXExpeditions's brand‑new Ultimate Norway itinerary, which was only launched this year. On this expedition, we were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights twice. But this journey was about so much more than the Aurora Borealis. It was a chance to experience Arctic Norway’s culture, history, landscape and the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv. You’ll also see a full tour of our expedition ship, the recently refurbished MS Spitsbergen, including our cabin and the public spaces onboard. Plus at the end of the video, you’ll discover the exhilarating winter activity we added to the end of our trip. It was a bucket‑list moment I’ve wanted to experience for several years. #HXExpeditions #UltimateNorway #ExpeditionCruise #MSSpitsbergen #NorthernLights #ArcticNorway #ExpeditionCruiseJournal WHAT YOU’LL SEE: ○ Day‑by‑day breakdown of the entire 8‑day expedition ○ Zodiac landings and scenic cruising ○ Snowshoeing on Årøya in deep Arctic snow ○ Kayaking in icy, glass‑clear water ○ Visits to remote islands including Tranøya and Sandøya ○ A hike to Funn‑Hytta overlooking Narvik ○ Fishing heritage walk in Svolvær ○ Scenic sailing through Raftsundet ○ Visit to the Hurtigrutemuseet ○ Two Northern Lights sightings including the best display of the voyage ○ Comprehensive tour of MS Spitsbergen, including our cabin TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Ultimate Norway Expedition | HX Expeditions 00:01:19 Day 1 | Tromsø Arrival & Embarkation 00:02:15 MS Spitsbergen Ship Tour (Cabin & Public Spaces) 00:08:25 Day 2 | Årøya Snowshoeing & First Northern Lights 00:10:02 Day 3 | Tranøya Visit & Kayaking 00:11:40 Day 4 | Narvik Hike & War Museum 00:12:39 Day 5 | Svolvær Fishing Heritage Walk 00:13:51 Day 6 | Ulvøya Zodiac Cruise & Raftsundet 00:16:08 Day 6 Evening | Stokmarknes & Hurtigrutemuseet 00:17:24 Day 7 | Sandøya Landing & Best Northern Lights 00:18:48 Day 8 | Tromsø City Walk & Winter Activity 00:20:39 Day 9 | Flying Home HX EXPEDITIONS WEBSITE: ○ Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights | https://bit.ly/4fxUlOK WATCH NEXT ○ 13 Day Viking Antarctica Cruise (Full Experience) | https://youtu.be/EoqE0SZ3P_U THE EXPEDITION CRUISE PODCAST: ○What is an Expedition Cruise? | https://youtu.be/v09ChhVpX0c ○ Who is Expedition Cruising For? | https://youtu.be/bQaXChZyee8 ○ Where Can You Go on an Expedition Cruise? | https://youtu.be/XbuYo5sUqZU ○ What Makes an Expedition Ship Different? | https://youtu.be/KYGDiLXjkZs ○ Life Onboard an Expedition Ship | What to Expect | https://youtu.be/yopbgwXqZUM ○ Antarctica Wildlife Encounters | https://youtu.be/L13zumkSA2Y ○ Crossing the Drake Passage | A First‑Timer’s Guide to Reaching Antarctica | |https://youtu.be/3-Im8yJt8d4 FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES ○ Website | https://www.expeditioncruisejournal.com ○ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ronawheeldon/ ○ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/expeditioncruisejournal ○ Pinterest | https://uk.pinterest.com/ronawheeldonuk/ ○ Newsletter | https://expeditionnotes.substack.com/ EQUIPMENT USED ○ Video Camera 1* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M ○ Micro Card* | https://amzn.to/3VoynCt ○ Photography Camera 2* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj ○ SD Card* | https://amzn.to/3x4dAw4 ○ Tripod/Selfie Stick* | https://amzn.to/4ejjnhT ○ Black Lapel Microphone* | https://amzn.to/3TpG5JY DISCLAIMER This video is not sponsored. My husband and I paid in full for this HX Expeditions voyage. Links containing affiliate links are marked with a ‘*’. If you purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.