Imagine standing beneath a sky alive with swirling greens, purples, and reds—nature's own light show, the aurora borealis. Alaska, with its vast, dark skies and prime location beneath the auroral oval ...

From expedition ships like Lindblad and HX, to family-friendly Norwegian Cruise Lines and luxury small ships like Seabourn, these are the best Alaska cruises.

The aurora borealis might be the reason people book the trip, but a northern lights cruise delivers three other distinctive and memorable experiences that deserve just as much attention. ByDavid Nikel ...

Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting. Photographer Wil Cheung has seen the borealis more than 400 times ...

America’s northernmost state is the perfect front-row seat to the aurora borealis—and this winter will be an extra special time to see it. Travelers who want to experience the Northern Lights ...