NORTHERN LIGHTS GUARANTEE
Havila Voyages, the new Norwegian-owned cruise line, has unveiled a Northern Lights Promise offering a free cruise to guests who do not see the aurora borealis during the peak viewing season.
Passengers on its 12-day round-trip from Bergen to Kirkenes who don’t see the lights will be eligible for a six or seven-night cruise the following winter, on voyages departing between October 1 and March 31.
Those booking the journey will also receive onboard credit worth around £420 per cabin, to redeem on drinks or excursions (havilavoyages.com).
ECLIPSE LOOKS TO THE EAST
Scenic is heading to Japan next year with discovery yacht Scenic Eclipse on an extended programme that includes three new sailings and a chance to experience a Shinto ceremony.
Among the new ports of call are Hachinohe, Shimizu, Muroran and Sakaiminato in Japan, plus Alaskan archipelago the Aleutian Islands. Guests can attend a Shinto ceremony, featuring prayers and dancing to cleanse the spirit, and a sake ceremony at a Tokyo shrine that is
