Back in 2015, Wil Cheung went aurora chasing for the first time. He experienced his first Aurora storm in Iceland. From that moment on, he was on a mission. To make sure as many people as possible could experience the same breathtaking phenomenon.
And one of the ways he plans to do that is to charter a ship and go Aurora Chasing.
Since 2015, he has seen the Northern Lights over 300 times. And he has helped hundreds of thousands of people see and enjoy this spectacle.
As a professional stargazer and photographer, Wil has hosted events and workshops all over the world. He has become known as the world’s best at aurora chasing.
Aurora-chasing know-how
Thanks to his photography and Aurora-chasing know-how, he is a data wizard. He is able to pinpoint when the Aurora will be at its strongest. That is during the expansion phase. He gives people pre-warning so they can be outside, ready to go aurora chasing. That way they get to watch the display unfold.
His Facebook page, Wil Photography, has over 245,000 followers. his broadcast channel, Wil’s Aurora Alerts, has more than 60,000 subscribers. they get real-time Aurora updates straight to their inbox.
On Wil’s Aurora Chasing cruise in October 2025, guests will get to experience in-person Aurora alerts on board. They will be told well in advance of when the Aurora will be visible. This will ensure they are out on deck and ready to go aurora chasing.
Focus of the cruise
The focus of the cruise is to chase the Northern Lights. Alongside enjoying everything you would expect from an Ambassador cruise. That include entertainment, leisure facilities, port stops with bookable excursions and so much more.
The dates of the cruise have been specifically chosen as one of the best times to see the Northern Lights. No moonlight interference and the equinoctial effect sees the tilt of the Earth better connect with the solar wind. And that will create a magical Aurora Chasing experience.
Vibrant and dynamic
The ships Captain will even rearrange schedules and possibly dining times to ensure guests are ready to see the Northern Lights at expansion phase. That’s the time at which they are most vibrant and dynamic with pillars, ribbons and movement.
Chasing the Northern Lights is all about timing. And with Wil’s impressive track record of seeing the Northern Lights over 300 times and helping tens of thousands of people see the Northern Lights at expansion phase thanks to his broadcast channel, you’re in for an extraordinary and unique experience!
Along with chasing the Northern Lights, our ship’s course has been cleverly charted to maximise chances of whale watching whilst on board, with experts ready to share their tips and give insightful specialist talks.
Mysteries of the universe
That’s not all, we’ll have professional photographers running photography workshops, plus astrophysicists who will unravel the mysteries of the universe – from stargazing basics to mind-blowing astronomical concepts.
Oh, and did we mention the cruise coincides with the spectacular Orionids meteor shower? Get ready to be wowed by shooting stars as we stand on deck, basking in the stunning celestial fireworks.
We look forward to seeing you on board Wil’s Astro Voyage with Ambassador.