Northern Lights on a Cruise Through Norway
About the Trip
October 12−27, 2024 | 16 Days
Travel the seas like the royals would on this 16-day trip. Your adventure starts on land in the U.K., where you’ll spend two days touring through iconic spots like Westminster Abbey, The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace and historic Stonehenge. From London, travel to Southampton to board Cunard’s majestic new ship, the Queen Anne. Over the 12-night cruise, you’ll travel to Norway, making stops at charming locations like the city of Ålesund, famous for its beauty and Art Nouveau architecture, Tromsø, the perfect spot to view the awe-striking Northern Lights and Narvik, one of the most popular skiing destinations in the world because of its spectacular views of mountains and fjords.
Member-exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours/cruises.
- $25 CAD Beverage card†
- Cunard Bathrobes (2 per stateroom)‡
- $100 USD Shipboard Credit‡
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Tour the Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace
Feel like royalty when you visit The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace. The gallery is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of curated items from The Royal Collection, a wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by the monarchy.
Package Includes:
- Return airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to London
- Pre-cruise tour:
- 2-night stay in first-class accommodation in London
- Breakfast daily and 1 dinner
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel porterage of 1 suitcase per person
- 12-night Norway & the Northern Lights cruise on-board the Queen Anne
- Onboard meals and entertainment as per cruise itinerary
- Destination transfers
Chase the Northern Lights on a Cruise Through Norway
Activity Level: Moderate. From touring Buckingham Palace to chasing the Northern Lights on the Queen Anne, you’ll travel like a royal on this cruise through Norway
Day 1
Depart from Toronto or Winnipeg for your overnight flight to London.
Day 2
London – Upon arrival in London, transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of your day at leisure before enjoying your evening welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3
London – Depart for a walking tour of the Westminster area, including a visit to Westminster Abbey. Visit The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, a permanent space dedicated to items from The Royal Collection. Spend the rest of your day at leisure. (B)
Day 4
Southampton – Visit the mysterious Stonehenge, which has been standing for over 5,000 years on the Salisbury Plains. Continue to Southampton and board Cunard’s Queen Anne for a 12-night Norway and Northern Lights cruise. (B)
Day 5
At sea.
Day 6
At sea.
Day 7
Ålesund, Norway
Day 8
At sea.
Day 9
Tromsø, Norway
Day 10
Tromsø, Norway
Day 11
Narvik, Norway
Day 12
Narvik, Norway
Day 13
At sea.
Day 14
Stavanger, Norway
Day 15
At sea.
Day 16
Southampton – Disembark ship and transfer to the London Heathrow airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | D - Dinner
Terms & Conditions
*$6,809 is an inside cabin based on Cat. IE, $7,989 is a balcony cabin based on Cat. BD. **$6,949 is an inside cabin based on Cat. IE, $8,129 is a balcony cabin based on Cat. BD. Ship’s Registry: Bermuda. All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Beverage card is one per person, in Canadian funds and has no cash value. ‡CAA Member-exclusive benefits are per stateroom and are based on double occupancy.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be
credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊CAA Travel Insurance is underwritten by Orion Travel Insurance Company, a CAA Company. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2024. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to the promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking. Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to London.
Day 2
London
Upon arrival at Heathrow International Airport, transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the balance of your day at leisure before enjoying your Evening Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 3
London
This morning, depart for a walking tour of the bustling area of Westminster, including a visit to Westminster Abbey. Feel like royalty when you experience The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, a permanent space dedicated to items from The Royal Collection. This wide-ranging collection of art and treasures is held in trust by the monarch for the nation. Spend the balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 4
Southampton
After breakfast, depart to the mysterious Stonehenge, which has been standing for over 5,000 years on the Salisbury Plains. Be filled with reverence and wonder as you experience the breathtaking formation of towering stones. Take your time to explore and take photographs while listening to expert theories about the origins of Stonehenge featured on your audio guide. Continue to the coastal city of Southampton and board Cunard’s Queen Anne for a 12-night Norway and Northern Lights cruise. (B)
Day 5 & 6
At sea.
Day 7
Ålesund, Norway
Day 8
At sea.
Day 9 & 10
Tromsø, Norway
Day 10
Day 11 & 12
Narvik, Norway
Day 13
At sea.
Day 14
Stavanger, Norway
Day 15
At sea.
Day 16
Southampton
Disembark ship and transfer to the London Heathrow airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | D - Dinner