Aurora adventures with Tom Kerss
November is one of the best times to see the Northern Lights along the Norwegian coastline. Spending five nights above the Arctic Circle offers even better odds of seeing one of nature’s most dazzling phenomena. It’s also the perfect time to enjoy a host of winter activities against the backdrop of Norway’s breathtaking scenery.
You'll be joined by renowned astronomer Tom Kerss F.R.A.S, who will be leading onboard helping you to better understand the Northern Lights, Arctic sky, and the solar system. Tom is an astronomer, astrophotographer, author, and consultant. Having previously worked at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, he now travels the world to help stargazers experience extraordinary skies, and has published numerous bestselling books.
Tradition and charm
You'll cruise along enchanting Norwegian fjords visiting charming towns and cities, and exploring up close and in comfort aboard MS Maud. Discover Norway's coastal communities and local culture with our Expedition Team.
- On this 15-day sailing from London (Tilbury), explore the Norwegian coast under the Northern Lights and spend five magical nights above the Arctic Circle, visiting beautiful coastal destinations including Tromsø, Lofoten, and Narvik along the way.
There are no future departures for this trip at this stage.
Maud
| Refurbished | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Biodiesel |
| Single use plastic | Banned |
| Maximum passengers | 500 |
Equipped with battery packs and other green technology, Maud will operate year-round expedition cruises along the Norwegian coast from 2021. You will be able to explore Norway like never before, with all the comforts, facilities and expertise you need for creating a perfect adventure. Maud will also be equipped for shore power, to cut emissions to zero when docked in ports with shore power facilities, and she will be fitted with low-emission engines, complying with all known and upcoming regulations.
Cabins and public areas
Norway´s stunning scenery is reflected in the ship´s interior design. Comfortable cabins and suites feature natural Scandinavian materials, such as granite, oak, birch and wool. Our stylish and welcoming public areas create great places to watch the world´s most beautiful coastline pass by.
A specially designed Expedition Launch zone – the tender pit area where guests embark on their on their excursions and off-ship adventures – will be added, complete with tender boats and other expedition equipment.
A new Science Center will be added. Packed with state-of-the-art technology and high-tech gadgets such as touch screens, science equipment and other interactive features, the edutainment area will also be the on-board HQ for the ship’s Expedition Team.
A wellness-area, complete with gym, lounge and treatment rooms, will be built.
There will be a range of restaurants :
- Restaurant Aune, an expedition cruise main restaurant concept. Aune will be social and informal with the use of natural elements in design and interiors, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner based on a Scandinavian identity.
- Restaurant Lindstrøm, a specialty restaurant named after the favorite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes, will be added. Lindstrøm will be an upper premium fine dining restaurant with strong roots in traditional Norwegian cooking that are contrasted with modern cuisine.
- The informal eatery Fredheim, named after a legendary 1920s hunting station in Svalbard that sheltered adventurers from around the world. In addition, a new outdoor grill venue will be added outdoor on the top decks.
Honouring explorer heritage
MS Maud is named after one of the most famous polar vessels of all time, Roald Amundsens “Maud” from 1917. The original “Maud” got her name from the first Queen of modern-day Norway.
