Holland America Line has spotlighted its Arctic Journey & Northern Lights voyages aboard the Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam in October and November 2026. These voyages allow guests to see the northern lights above the Arctic Circle, where they can witness open views of the night sky from the deck in an area with minimal light pollution. If seeing the northern lights is on your bucket list, now is the time.” Ashore, guests can also immerse themselves in Sámi culture, enjoy reindeer experiences and join guided northern lights tours, such as the “Searching for the Northern Lights at Pæskatun,” which takes guests to a mountaintop aurora camp, and “Hunting for the Northern Lights from the Fjord.” Onboard, northern lights wake-up calls when the aurora is visible are available so that guests don’t miss the phenomenon.