That’s assuming, of course, the temperamental Arctic weather cooperates.
OSCAR E. FARRERA GONZALEZ/Courtesy of Hurtigruten
Arctic Norway in winter demands flexibility.
From my Expedition Suite, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the coastal panorama.
Passengers on board the Hurtigruten MS Maud under the northern lights.Credit:Yrjan Bertelsen/Courtesy of Hurtigruten
The experiment proved so successful that thousands more bottles now rest in an undisclosed location beneath the waves.
These days, the crabs fetch 500-600 NOK per kilo, though strict quotas manage their invasive spread.
On our last night at sea, the clouds finally break.
Interior of the Owners Suite living room on the MS Maud.OSCAR E. FARRERA GONZALEZ/Courtesy of Hurtigruten
But on a moving ship in Arctic waters, even perfect tweaks can’t guarantee the shot.
A tip for aurora-chasing, phone photographers: pack hand warmers and use a pop socket.
Kerss joins us on deck, offering technical advice between musings about space and time.
Interior of a Grand Suite guest room on board.OSCAR E. FARRERA GONZALEZ/Courtesy of Hurtigruten
Dinner in Kysten, A La Carte.Agurtxane Concellon/Courtesy of Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten MS Maud cruise guests enjoying the hot tub and Northern Lights.Agurtxane Concellon/Courtesy of Hurtigruten