Experience the exciting outposts of the Hebrides! Followed by gannets, fulmars and puffins we explore the green island Iona, the spectacular Fingals Cave on the small island of Staffa and other beautiful islands. We also take the opportunity to visit one of the many whisky distilleries the area is known for. One of the trips highlights is the isolated islands of St Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Scotlands westernmost outpost. Weather permitting, we will make a landing here and explore the islands, where people lived for thousands of years totally isolated from the rest of the world. On the cliffs around St Kilda we find the worlds largest population of gannets over 60 000 pairs nest here. During the expedition we also learn more about the areas rich history, marked by Vikings, Celts, druids and clans.
Cruise past the impressive island of Boreray, Stac an Amin and Stac Lee, where tens of thousands of gannets nest
Visit the Callanish Stones, a cross-shaped setting of standing stones erected around 3000 BC. This is one of the most spectacular megalithic monuments in Scotland
There are no future departures for this trip at this stage.
Stockholm
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The M/S Stockholm is a classic vessel built in 1953 for the Swedish National Maritime Administration. In 1999 she was totally refitted and started her career as a comfortable polar passenger ship. The M/S Stockholm exclusively carries a maximum of 12 passengers in outside twin cabins, all with upper and lower berth and private facilities. She is a marvellous piece of maritime history with beautiful brass details and pine decks. No wonder the M/S Stockholm is loved by so many!
On board the ship you will enjoy delicious meals in the company of likeminded travellers who enjoy the natural world, and who are as fascinated by the Arctic as you will be. The food on board is of a high standard. All wine, beer and drinks are included in the trip fare. With such a small party on board, this is like travelling on a private yacht. An entirely different experience and perspective to that of a larger and more conventional vessel! The M/S Stockholm is also ideal for private parties who wish to explore the Svalbard archipelago.
The owner, Captain and crew of the ship have long experience in Arctic waters, and are actively involved in making expeditions in tune with nature conservation. The crew onboard M/S Stockholm are great enthusiasts of the unique wildlife and unspoilt nature too, so do not be surprised if you suddenly see the chef ashore taking photographs or studying birds, whenever his time permits. The genuine curiosity of the crew is a prerequisite for expedition cruises of this kind. A trip on board M/S Stockholm in these northern waters, with its unique wildlife and pristine nature is anexperience of a lifetime, simply hard to beat.
