If You're Going to Chase the Northern Lights, Try Cruising with a Professional 'Aurora Chaser'

"The aurora borealis is the entire reason for this journey up Norway's coast and our first major sighting has felt like a long time coming."

"One of things we've learned already? How fleeting they can be. So, when the phone chimes, we are fully prepared."

"We slip on the recommended ice grips for our shoes and waddle along the snowy deck to meet our group in the dark."

"Kerss, with a telltale red light on his zipper, uses a green laser pointer to direct our attention to the night sky."

Hurtigruten's MS Trollfjord hosts an astronomy-themed voyage led by Chief Aurora Chaser Tom Kerss. Passengers embark on a 15-day journey along Norway's coast, aiming to witness the elusive northern lights. After several days of cloudy skies, excitement builds as the first major sighting approaches. The cruise is designed as an educational experience, emphasizing the fleeting nature of the aurora borealis. Passengers prepare for nighttime excursions with thermal gear and equipment, eager to capture the phenomenon with guidance from Kerss.

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