11-night Arctic Days & Northern Lights Cruise/Land Package

March 2, 2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Lapérouse for Tauck

Roundtrip Tromso

Vacation Offer ID 1625463

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From $18,990

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Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

On the March 2 and 22 departures, Multi-award winning producer and wildlife filmmaker Peter Bassett, with a 20-year track record in natural history productions, shares insights during onboard presentations.
Travel back in time to the age of the Vikings on a guided tour of the Lofotr Viking Museum
A choice of excursions on most days offers you the ability to customize your journey ashore
Meet and learn about the indigenous Sami people

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

All gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff and local guides
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $3,566
10-night cruise, hotel stays and sightseeing in Tromso, Narvik, Leknes, Honningsvag and Alta.
Glide through the snowy wilderness on a traditional reindeer sled, learning about Sámi culture and connecting with Arctic traditions
Sail through breathtaking Arctic fjords, surrounded by nature's unspoiled beauty and wildlife in its natural habitat
A choice of excursions in Narvik offers you the opportunity to embark on a snowshoe trek, visit the Arctic Wildlife Center or ascend the mountain - Narvikfjellet followed by a visit to the town's World War II museum
On-deck sightseeing of nearby Bjørnøya Island offers you the chance to spot and identify a variety of pelagic species of birds and marine mammals
Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions
Aboard ship – alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship including house wines and spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
32 meals on land and sea, applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and taxes

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Tromso	03/02/2026	03/04/2026
Narvik	03/05/2026	03/05/2026
Leknes	03/06/2026	03/06/2026
At Sea	03/07/2026	03/07/2026
Hammerfest	03/08/2026	03/08/2026
Honningsvag	03/09/2026	03/09/2026
Alta	03/10/2026	03/11/2026
Tromso	03/12/2026	03/12/2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Lapérouse for Tauck

Ponant's Explorer Series yachts stand out for their sophisticated styling, innovative ""green"" technology, and attentive service, providing a refined small-ship cruising experience.
The six passenger decks feature a panoramic main dining room, a casual restaurant, a main lounge, a pool with a counter-current swimming system, a solarium, and an outdoor bar and lounge.
Le Lapérouse is equipped with the world's first multi-sensory underwater lounge, Blue Eye, designed for an exceptional acoustic and visual experience while observing the marine biosphere.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2018
Registry: France
Gross Tonnage: 9,900 gross tons
Beam: 59 ft (18 m)
Maximum Speed: 12.5 knots

Ship Length: 430 ft (131.1 m)
Passenger Capacity: 184
Number of Crew: 110
Crew Nationality: French / International
Elevators: Yes

Balcony

Suite

Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.

Le Lapérouse offers a refined small ship cruising experience, with a maximum capacity of just 184 passengers. The ship sports six passenger decks that include the elegant, panoramic main dining room serving French and international cuisine on Deck 4; the casual restaurant serving grilled specialties, salads and desserts on Deck 3; a main lounge offering a bar with evening entertainment, and a 188-seat theatre hosting informative lectures and entertainment and featuring the latest sound and lighting technology, both on Deck 3; a panoramic lounge forward on Deck 6; a spa and fitness center on the top deck (Deck 7); and multiple observation areas. Elevators serve all passenger decks. Staterooms (ranging in size from 204 to 296 sq. ft.) and suites (ranging in size from 296 to 484 sq. ft.) have ocean views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms are decorated by French designers, offering individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds converting to a queen-size bed (or one queen-size bed), DVD / CD player, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe and minibar. Your Tauck group may share the ship with non-Tauck guests. On all departures, the Tauck group will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests. Your cruise will be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions, while your time on board Le Lapérouse will provide opportunities for you to interact with the ship's other non-Tauck guests.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 7