rosepark Posted September 19, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Has anyone on a Canada/ New England voyage at this time of year been lucky enough to see the Northern Lights? I know they are very much atmospheric and cloud dependent but it would be such a wonderful bonus to see them. If you have seen them whilst on board, has any prior warning been given and have any special arrangements been made to turn down the ship's lights for a while so that the display can be seen more clearly? Rp - who is thinking that she might just have to stay up all night, every night on deck on the off-chance of getting a glimpse. Do you think our steward would bring my bed up there for me?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Understood Posted September 19, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2013 We saw the lights on our recent Canadian arctic/Greenland cruise. An announcement was made each night that the crew thought they were worth getting out of bed for. Once up on deck the ship lights were turned of and the display was fantastic! ---------------------- Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hows the Serenity Posted September 19, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Is that a real possibility? We are doing the 19 October cruise and would be delighted if we get the opportunity to see the lights. Chris Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosepark Posted September 19, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted September 19, 2013 We saw the lights on our recent Canadian arctic/Greenland cruise. An announcement was made each night that the crew thought they were worth getting out of bed for. Once up on deck the ship lights were turned of and the display was fantastic!---------------------- Helen Were you on a "normal" ship, Helen or on the Explorer? And How's, it seems that there can be sightings in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, so I am getting a bit over excited now. Wouldn't it be fab? Rp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted September 19, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2013 We have never seen them on the regular ships. All of the reports I have heard/seen were reported from the Explorer. Sure would be a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusababy Posted September 19, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Believe it or not I saw them many years ago -- duh yes MANY years -- as a child -- one summer night out on the lawn of our house in a very small town in the Midwest. No city lights to interfere -- I remember vividly something that was unusual and never seen (by me) before but explained as THE NORTHERN LIGHTS by my parents. They were not as spectacular as has been posted from the Explorer, but wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted September 19, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I once saw them in Denver. Could not figure out what it was for a while then the light went on as it were. But it was dim and not spectacular. I someday want to see the full show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 19, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Helen and I saw them on explorer, but we were way further north than what you will be on the regular canada cruise. I did NOT see them last year on our canada fall trip, but it was cloudy almost every night. And I have not seen them at our ranch in BC, but we only go there in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted September 20, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes we also saw them from the Explorer on our Reykjavik to Churchill cruise but also saw them in Jasper,Alberta-not nearly as good though as the show on the Explorer. This year is predicted to be a good year for viewing.I was lucky earlier to see the Southern lights from a plane heading to Tasmania-extremely unusual that far north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hows the Serenity Posted September 20, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Were you on a "normal" ship, Helen or on the Explorer? And How's, it seems that there can be sightings in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, so I am getting a bit over excited now. Wouldn't it be fab?Rp It certainly would be fab !!!!!!!! I am very excited, if it happens it will be a wonderful bonus, if not, we will not be disappointed. Are you on the Oct 19 cruise Rose? Chris Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosepark Posted September 20, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted September 20, 2013 It certainly would be fab !!!!!!!! I am very excited' date=' if it happens it will be a wonderful bonus, if not, we will not be disappointed.Are you on the Oct 19 cruise Rose? Chris Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app[/quote'] I am on the 28th September one, Chris, so 8 days to go now. Do you still need me to unscrew a few bits and pieces round the ship to keep your husband happy or have you finally persuaded him to leave his toolkit behind? Rp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hows the Serenity Posted September 20, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I am on the 28th September one, Chris, so 8 days to go now. Do you still need me to unscrew a few bits and pieces round the ship to keep your husband happy or have you finally persuaded him to leave his toolkit behind?Rp Have finally persuaded him to leave it at home, but I am sure he will spot something............ Let me know how your trip goes, I am very interested in what the colour is like for your cruise. We dont have the beautiful fall colours where we live like you do over there, so we are anticipating a spectacular show. Chris Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosepark Posted September 20, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Have finally persuaded him to leave it at home' date=' but I am sure he will spot something............Let me know how your trip goes, I am very interested in what the colour is like for your cruise. We dont have the beautiful fall colours where we live like you do over there, so we are anticipating a spectacular show. Chris Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app[/quote'] I think you might get a better display than will we, as I fear our cruise might possibly be that bit too early. But if I get a chance to do so, I will let you know, en route, how the colours are going. Rp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hows the Serenity Posted September 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I think you might get a better display than will we, as I fear our cruise might possibly be that bit too early. But if I get a chance to do so, I will let you know, en route, how the colours are going.Rp Thank you Rose, That would be lovely Chris Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemancruiser Posted September 20, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 20, 2013 There is a slim change you may get to see the Northern Lights. A few years ago I saw them from a cruise ship in BC. You can sometimes see them in Ontario & Quebec. Usually it's VERY late at night when they are seen, you really want to be away from any light source. I believe the fall colours are a bit late this year. They usually peak in the Quebec City area around early October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted September 20, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 20, 2013 We may get lucky with the leaves. USAToday says northern Maine is now 10-30% and northern NH is now 25%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPashmina Posted September 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Duct tape, Sept 28th or Oct 19th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted September 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2013 We board in NYC on the 8th and do RT back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPashmina Posted September 22, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Bummer! I was hoping to meet up with you and your husband again. I feel certain that we met about 18 years ago, on the Wind, in Vietnam. Have a wonderful time leaf peeking. I bet you'll have the better timing for color than we will on our segment...but no matter, it'll be fun..as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted September 22, 2013 #20 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Your memory is phenomenal! Mine is not reliable enough to confirm that. Have a great trip. Our paths will definitely cross again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npj57 Posted October 12, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 12, 2013 We saw the northern lights twice on our 12 night cruise to Canadian arctic and Greenland; once on August 26th and then again on our last night September 7th. Both times it was about 10:45 PM and somebody made an announcement ship wide. They turned off the high spotlight from the bow and some of the stern and running lights. They were like green fire at first low in the sky and then streaking brightly directly overhead. if you google Northern lights, Canada forecast there is a website the shows the northern light' doughnut shape over and around the Arctic circle. You can spot your location and see if the "ring"will be overhead that evening. It rates the probability and intensity of the lights over the coming couple of days. While it is accurate, if cloud cover moves in, you won't see the lights through the clouds. while in Aptock, I asked a teenage girl if people get excited when the display is extreme and she said it happens so frequently that it's hardly noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted November 11, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Some of the best pictures I have seen of the Southern Lights in northern Tasmania last night- http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/1898120/gallery-readers-pics-aurora-australis/?cs=129#slide=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 varieties Posted November 11, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Drron (which spellcheck made 'erroneous'!), those are beautiful! More purples than the Northern Lights. Another excuse to travel. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted November 11, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 11, 2013 More purples than the Northern Lights. Another excuse to travel.+1. Gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted November 12, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 12, 2013 +2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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