Norway and the Northern Lights, November 2026

Join us as we embark on a magical Arctic voyage in November 2026. We are setting sail into the crisp Norwegian winter aboard Cunard's elegant Queen Anne, chasing the elusive aurora borealis and savouring our very first experience in the Queen's Grill. Explore the voyage details below, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe to follow along.

Chasing the Arctic aurora

Norway in November offers crisp polar nights and dramatic landscapes draped in snow. While the Arctic air will be cold and the daylight hours short, the conditions present prime opportunities to witness the magnificent Northern Lights dancing across dark skies. We cannot wait to share the raw beauty of deep fjords, tranquil harbours, and twilight panoramas.

Sailing in style on Queen Anne

Our home for this journey will be Cunard's new flagship, Queen Anne. Combining timeless ocean travel heritage with modern sophistication, she offers warm lounges, oceanview decks, and world-class service. It marks our maiden voyage in Queen's Grill, bringing secluded dining, spacious suites, and tailored touches as we cruise northward through the Norwegian Sea.

Join our winter voyage

Whether you are dreaming of booking a cabin to join us along the Norwegian coastline or following every step of our cold-weather adventure from home, we would love to have you with us. Subscribe to our travel updates to catch live posts from the ship, and leave a comment below to share your favourite Arctic travel tips or packing essentials.

Tuesday 10th November 

Heading off on Friday, you will note the date! The 13th!

This journey is a bit of an odd one in that we are not avid Cunard cruise lovers, in fact this is only our second ever in the twenty years or so of cruising. Why now? 

One of the main reasons we have shied away is the 'elitism'  aspect, the Quuens Gill level offers many treats and features not open to ordinary passengers. Of course, those treats come at a cost, understandably. Another reason is that, as we have got older, our likes and dislikes have changed, smaller ships, no water slides or adventure playgrounds for kids ( not that we every sought such a thing, but adult on ships do have a certain charm).

This cruise, offered through our friends at ROL Cruises, was presented at a price that seemed too good to pass up. Full Queen's Grill experience at an affordable price. Why you may well ask and what's the catch? 

This cruise is a 12 night return trip from Southampton (tick..... no flying), it has four ports of call, all within walking distance of the nearest city/town (big tick.... no need for shore excursions as you can meander about by yourselves), and plenty of at sea days ( not normally such a big tick for us, but lots of time to sample the Cunard experience.

This combination was enough to make us grasp the nettle. One of those 'bucket list' things that you think, yes would be nice to do but not worth the cost. Was suddenly an option, so we will find out soon enough.