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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Marc Shoffman

The surprise trip that could be the best way to see the northern lights

A cruise offers a great view of the northern lights - (Hurtigruten)

Witnessing the spectacle of the northern lights is a bucket list experience for many travellers – and one of the best places to to experience the atmospheric phenomenon is from a cruise.

Getting a glimpse of the elusive celestial ballet requires a lot of factors fall into place. Clear viewing conditions, a great vantage point and a lot of patience are a must to watch the lights dance at their most visible between September and April.

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