"Jon O'Rourke" wrote in message
...
Jim, when I went to Finland at the end of February last year I was told it
was an ideal time to see them, and it proved correct with several
excellent
displays. http://www.pfrr.alaska.edu/aurora/faq.htm#season appears to
confirm this.

Jon.

Many thanks for all your replies. Most helpful. My friend has indeed now
booked the cruise for early February.

Thanks again.

Jim