Northern Lights Cruises with Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises operates some of the most sought-after northern lights sailings available from the UK, with departures from Southampton, Reykjavik and Copenhagen taking you into Arctic waters aboard three well-equipped ships. Voyages run from 10 to 28 nights, with a median of around 18 nights, giving you the kind of extended time at sea that makes a genuine difference when you are chasing the aurora.

Where Do Princess Northern Lights Cruises Go?

The sailings split across three natural groups, each suited to a different type of traveller.

Round Britain and No-Fly Sailings

A strong share of sailings cover United Kingdom and British Isles itineraries departing from Southampton. You can reach Southampton by road or rail from most of Britain, board the ship, and be underway without touching an airport. These sailings suit anyone who wants a self-contained holiday that begins the moment they leave home. If you are interested in shorter trips from the same port, cruises from Southampton cover a wide range of durations, and there are also British Isles cruises from the UK worth comparing.

Arctic — Chasing the Northern Lights

The Arctic itinerary takes you into the waters where the aurora borealis is at its most vivid. Arctic cruises departing from Reykjavik, Iceland put you into high latitudes quickly, maximising the nights you spend under genuinely dark skies. If you are flying to Reykjavik first, our team can add your flights, a hotel the night before, transfers and tours as one joined-up trip — nothing is left for you to arrange alone. For a broader look at what sails to this part of the world, see our Arctic cruises from the UK and Iceland cruises pages.

Transatlantic — The Long Way There

Transatlantic sailings make up the biggest single group here. These are mostly one-way crossings — 13 of the 64 sailings are one-way — so a flight home will be needed at the end, but the crossing itself is part of the appeal: open ocean, genuine sea days, and the rhythm of a long voyage. Disembarkation ports include Boston, New York and Copenhagen. Our team can arrange your return flight as part of a Cruise1st Package, along with hotel nights either side. For more options on this route, browse our transatlantic cruises pages or explore northern lights cruises from Southampton if you prefer to start closer to home.

Which Ships Sail Princess Northern Lights Cruises?

Three Princess ships carry these itineraries, each with a character worth knowing before you choose.

Regal Princess

Regal Princess is a Royal-class ship built for 4,250 guests across 19 decks, with a multi-level atrium at its heart and the Princess Theater and Vista Lounge for evening entertainment. Dining runs from the Salty Dog Gastropub and Crown Grill steakhouse to the International Café, which is open around the clock. MedallionClass technology lets you order food and drinks to wherever you are on the ship via OceanNow, while The Sanctuary adults-only retreat gives you a quiet corner of deck when you want it. Regal Princess carries the most sailings on these pages — if you are deciding on a cabin, the Regal Princess cabins and deck plans page walks you through every grade.

Cabin grades on Regal Princess, from most affordable to most spacious:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², available across decks 9 to 14, giving you real flexibility over your deck position depending on whether you want peace or proximity to the pools.
• Ocean-view cabin O6 — 20.9 m², noticeably roomier than the inside grade and a good step up in comfort for longer voyages.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin D4 (aft) — 22.5–29 m², the most spacious deluxe balcony option, with the aft position giving wider views astern.
• Penthouse Suite S3 — 54.5–63.4 m², considerably more spacious than the mini-suites and the most generous suite category on board.

Caribbean Princess

This modified Grand-class ship carries nearly 900 balcony staterooms, and MedallionClass wristband technology means on-demand drinks can find you anywhere on board — a detail that makes long sea days noticeably more comfortable. Movies Under the Stars, Crown Grill steakhouse, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria are among the headline onboard experiences, with The Princess Theater providing a venue for large-scale production shows. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat is too, offering a quieter alternative to the main pool decks. See the Caribbean Princess cabins and deck plans for the full picture before you book.

Cabin grades on Caribbean Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.1 m², with middle-deck positions on decks 10–12 offering calmer motion and central lift access.
• Sea-view cabin OC — 16.6 m², with an unobstructed window bringing natural light that no inside cabin can match.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 25.2 m², giving you direct access to fresh sea air and views from your own private balcony.
• Grand Suite S1 — 118.6 m², more than twice the space of the Owner’s Suite and the most expansive suite aboard.

Sky Princess

Sky Princess stands out for the sheer proportion of cabins with a private balcony — 81% of staterooms have one, one of the highest ratios in the Princess fleet. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat here offers private cabanas, spa treatments and light meals on a dedicated sun deck. Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and Chef’s Table Lumiere with galley tour round out the dining options, with Movies Under the Stars for evenings at sea. The Sky Princess cabins and deck plans page has everything you need if you are comparing cabin grades.

Cabin grades on Sky Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², with middle to upper deck positions offering reduced ship motion and central lift access.
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 — 16.0 m², with a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window that brings continuous natural light and sea views into the room.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², more spacious than a standard balcony cabin with a larger outdoor area and wider views.
• Sky Suite S0 — 160.4 m², with 2 completely separate bedrooms each with their own ensuite — a layout no other suite aboard can offer.

What Do These Fares Include?

None of the sailings on these pages are all-inclusive, so it is worth understanding what is covered before you compare prices. Fares start from £1,238 pp* for the sailings here. Where discounts apply — up to 5% on selected sailings, with most reductions also around 5% off that cabin grade’s previous listed price — our advisers can point you to the best-value departure for your dates and preferred cabin. Fare types such as saver rates, early-booking offers and promotional deals appear across the Princess fleet, and our experts help you read which inclusions matter for your trip.

Make It a Holiday

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st can build everything around your sailing so it sits on a single booking. That means flights to Reykjavik or Copenhagen if you are joining at a foreign port, hotels the night before embarkation or after disembarkation in New York or Boston, transfers between airport and pier, tours at the ports you visit, and travel insurance — all arranged by people who know these itineraries well. If you would rather travel light and let someone else handle the logistics, that is exactly what expert advice from our team is for.

For 2027 sailings from Southampton, our advisers can also look at cruises from Southampton to New York and world cruises from Southampton if you want to compare what else departs the same port. Southampton regulars looking at P&O cruises from Southampton or P&O 2027 sailings will find those pages useful for comparison too.

Cruise1st is ABTA and ATOL protected, with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5/5 from over 7,000 reviews. Browse all cruises on the site to compare what else is available, or head to the Princess Cruises page for the full fleet and itinerary range. If you are weighing up the northern lights as a destination, or want to see the full northern lights cruises range across all lines, both pages give you a wider view of what is on offer.

Looking for Something a Little Different?

If the Princess itineraries here do not quite match your dates or budget, there are related options worth exploring. 7-night northern lights cruises offer a shorter window for the same experience. Norwegian fjords cruises and Norway cruises share some of the same scenic waters. For something with a different focus, cheap cruises around the British Isles and British Isles cruises from the UK use many of the same departure ports. And if you are open to other lines sailing the same region, Norwegian fjords cruises with P&O Cruises are worth a look alongside Princess.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.