The upcoming 2026 “solar maximum” comes just once every 11 years, triggering some of the strongest Northern Lights activity. Norrøna Adventure, Norway’s nature-inspired adventure travel company, created a unique way to experience them: a floating expedition basecamp in Norway’s Arctic Circle.
Sailing Yacht Varg is the company’s recently launched 52-foot purpose-built expedition yacht that will cruise the fjords of northern Norway. While most travelers will see the dramatic green and purple lights from a fixed lodge, Varg offers guests the rare ability to move with the forecast. Each night, the crew select remote anchorages and fjords with optimal dark-sky conditions, dramatically increasing the chance of witnessing the aurora at its peak intensity.
I want to get this story out ahead of the next sailings, so luxury and adventure travelers seeking the Northern Lights know all about Norrøna Adventure’s packages and why they are so special.
Hosting just 6–8 guests, the exclusive yacht features:
- Sleek, minimalist cabins (each with private bathroom and drying facilities)
• A cosy saloon with a tiny combustion fireplace
• A spacious onboard sauna
• Wood-fired hot tub on deck
• Cockpit with retractable enclosure for starry sky viewing and a fire centrepiece
• An onboard chef serving his signature Arctic-Fusion cuisine
• A local guide coordinating activities beyond the aurora, including hiking snowy peaks and scouting for humpback and orca whales
Two 2026 tours are available during peak aurora season, Northern Lights and Whales and Aurora Sail
