Beyond the Arctic
Escorted Group Cruise Hosted by Travel Blog Jamie
Chase the Northern Lights and beyond in the Arctic Circle.
15 nights aboard Ambience, sailing from London Tilbury. No airports. No faff. Just you, the Arctic sky and a shipful of new friends.
19 February 2028 · 15 nights · Sailing from London Tilbury · Ambience
Quote JAMIE5 when booking to secure your place on this group sailing.
DISCOVER THE ARCTIC WITH COMPANY
There's chasing the Northern Lights, and there's chasing them with Travel Blog Jamie.
Beyond the Arctic with Jamie is an escorted group sailing built around two people who know this part of the world inside out. Travel blogger and content creator Jamie is joining the whole cruise as your host, and travelling alongside him is Dr Stephen Payne OBE, one of Britain's best known maritime historians and ship designers, on hand to bring the ships, the fjords and the Arctic itself to life.
Same 15 night Chasing the Aurora in Arctic Norway sailing. Same Ambience. Same warmest welcome at sea. Just with Jamie and Dr Stephen Payne OBE along for the whole thing, and a group of like-minded guests to share it with.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Travel Blog Jamie
Your host for the whole voyage, filming, hosting and joining you in port from Tilbury to the top of Norway.
Dr Stephen Payne OBE
Maritime historian, ship designer and the man who’ll tell you things about the ships in these fjords that you won’t find in any guidebook.WHERE YOU'RE SAILING
Fifteen nights north, in search of the lights that only show up when the sky, the timing and a bit of luck all line up.
- Narvik — Arctic slopes, sandy shores at Sandvika and a proper taste of northern Norwegian life
- Honningsvag — gateway to Nordkapp, Europe's northernmost point, with clean Arctic air and fishing villages that feel untouched
- Trondheim — medieval charm, the riverside Bakklandet district and centuries of Norwegian history
- Bergen — the City of Seven Mountains, UNESCO listed Bryggen and fjords in every direction
Ambience is IMO Tier III compliant, which means we can sail deep into this UNESCO listed part of the world in a way many bigger ships simply can't.
WHAT'S HAPPENING ONBOARD
This isn't a cruise where Jamie and Dr Stephen Payne pop in for a photo and disappear. They're with you for all fifteen nights, and here's what that actually looks like:
- Welcome event with hosted drinks — meet Jamie, Dr Stephen Payne and the rest of the group on night one
- An Audience With — a proper sit-down Q&A, so bring your questions
- Sea day karaoke, quiz and bingo — the classics, done properly, with Jamie and Dr Stephen Payne OBE hosting
- Lectures and events with Dr Stephen Payne OBE — the stories behind the ships and the waters you're sailing through and more
SOMETHING EXTRA
For guests who want to go a little further with it:
- Specialty dining nights with Jamie and Dr Stephen Payne OBE
- Destination Experiences ashore with Jamie - join him in port for select excursions along the way
READY TO JOIN JAMIE?
Spaces on Beyond the Arctic with Jamie are limited to this group booking, so don't sit on it.
You must quote JAMIE5 when booking. It's what confirms your place in the group, as well as giving you 5% off as a thank you for following Jamie. It also stacks with the existing onboard credit already available on this sailing, up to £400 per cabin depending on grade.
Or call our reservations team on 0333 060 9705 and quote JAMIE5
FAQS
Is this the same cruise as Chasing the Aurora in Arctic Norway?
Yes. Same ship, same itinerary, same dates. The difference is Jamie and Dr Stephen Payne are sailing with you the whole way, plus the extra events built around them.
What's included that isn't on the standard sailing?
The welcome drinks event, the dining opportunities with Jamie and Dr Stephen Payne, the Audience With session and the lectures. Specialty dining and port Destination Experiences with Jamie are bookable extras.
Do I need to quote a code?
Yes, quote JAMIE5 when you book to make sure you're added to this specific group sailing.
What if I'm travelling solo?
Standard Ambassador solo traveller terms apply on this sailing, the same as any other Ambassador cruise.
WHY SAIL WITH AMBASSADOR
- No-fly, straight from London Tilbury. Your holiday starts the moment you park the car
- Affordable quality, not a price tag pretending to be something it isn't
- 94% of guests would recommend us
- ABTOT, ATOL and ABTA protected, so your money's looked after properly
- GBP onboard, no exchange rate surprises
Terms and Conditions
The promotional code JAMIE5 cannot be combined with other charity/member/association/media or affiliate promotion codes, onboard future cruise offers or Nectar points. It may only be combined with an Ambassador Campaign Promotional code advertised on the Ambassador website. The promotional code is only valid for A12802 Chasing the Aurora in Arctic Norway sailing. The promotional code can only be used for new bookings only made directly on Ambassador’s website or through our call centre, it cannot be used for bookings made through travel agents or other third parties. Promotional code is valid on all new bookings from 12/08/2026 – 19/02/2028, closing at 23:59. The promotional code may be discontinued at any time at Ambassador’s discretion. Fares subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed without notice. For full terms and conditions of booking visit www.ambassadorcruiseline.com.
Extras not included: Travel insurance, travel costs to/from the port of embarkation, port parking, onboard gratuities and service charges where a package has not been purchased (automatically billed to the onboard account), optional shore excursions, discretionary expenditure of a personal nature including hot and cold alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, gifts, shopping, laundry, Wi-Fi and communication, and any visa & health certificate charges that may apply. Ambassador Cruise Line reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any theme cruise activities/speakers/acts at short notice. In the event of your cruise being cancelled, you will be guaranteed a full refund. Cruise holidays booked with Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited, trading as Ambassador Cruise Line, are financially protected in accordance with the Package Travel and Linked Arrangements Regulations 2018. Copyright 2026. Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 13299365.
