Astronomy Voyages 2019 & 2020

These Astronomy Voyages follow the full Hurtigruten coastal route itinerary in the company of a renowned astronomer who will give a series of exclusive onboard lectures and presentations. Discover fascinating insights about the Northern Lights, Arctic constellations and the cosmos on this science-focused voyage along the mesmerising Norwegian coast.  Day 5 includes a special excursion to the Northern Lights Planetarium.

Price from: €1328 pp sharing (voyage only)
Activities: On board lectures included. Optional excursions available.
Destinations: Arctic, Norway
2019 Dates: 26 Sep, 29 Oct, 20 & 25 Nov
2020 Dates: 19 Jan, 21 Feb, 03 & 14 Mar
Types: Northern Lights Cruise, Astronomy Holiday, Couples, Groups, Solo Travellers

These astronomy voyages have been specially timed during a moonless period to give you optimal viewing conditions of the night sky. The ships, MS Trollfjord & MS Finnmarken, are some of the best suited for viewing the sky out on deck and for comfortable leisure facilities. The departure dates shown are the dates the ship leaves Bergen. You will have to leave Ireland at least one day before to suit flight schedules. Project Travel will price the entire package for you to include flights, hotels & voyage on the date of your choice.

Your Lecturers On Board

Dr John Mason, MBE
Departures:
MS Finnmarken – 26 Sep 2019
MS Trollfjord – 25 Nov 2019; 19 Jan, 21 Feb, 14 Mar 2020
An Applied Physicist, Dr John Mason’s main interests are Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Technology. He is Principal Lecturer at the South Downs Planetarium in Chichester. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and is a member of the International Astronomical Union. He is also a frequent broadcaster on radio and television. He has appeared many times on BBC TV’s “The Sky at Night”.

Ian Ridpath
Departures:
MS Finnmarken – 29 Oct2019
MS Trollfjord – 03 Mar 2020
Ian Ridpath is a full-time writer and broadcaster on Astronomy. He has worked at the University of London Observatory, is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of the Society of authors and the Association of British Science Writers and Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and Norton’s Star Atlas.

Graham Bryant
Departures:
MS Finnmarken – 20 Nov 2019
Graham is Chairman of the Clanfield Observatory in Hampshire. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and part-time presenter at the South Downs Planetarium. He also mentors at the University of Portsmouth.