Board a heated 8-seat vehicle with a certified local guide and chase the aurora borealis across the Hammerfest peninsula. With a maximum of 7 guests, this intimate experience delivers the Arctic night sky at its most spectacular.
What to expect
Your guide picks you up at the quay and drives out beyond the town's light pollution to prime aurora-viewing sites around Kvaløya Island and the surrounding fjords. A thorough briefing on aurora science sets the scene before the lights appear. Hot drinks and warm blankets are on hand as you stand beneath the shimmering curtains of green and violet. The guide stays with you until the display peaks, ensuring every guest has time to photograph and simply savour the moment.
Good to know
Best September–March; confirm all-aboard time before booking and flag it to your guide, who will plan accordingly. Pre-book well in advance as the 7-guest cap fills quickly. Dress in full Arctic layers — temperatures can drop to -15°C.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Hammerfest — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.