Journey's start

What's it all about?

I got offered the chance by go stargazing to be the resident astronomer on board the Fred Olsen Christmas cruise in search of the northern lights. I get a free cruise, provided I give a few lectures and stand in the cold and dark showing the passengers the night skies. 

I will be sailing on the Balmoral, which can host 1325 guests, and 551 crew. 

Balmoral Cruise Ship

We will sail from Southampton across the North Sea to Norway, and then continue up to the very North of Norway beyond the arctic circle.

The route
I leave on the 22nd December!


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