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£10006 GBP pp

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HighlightsDiscover ancient sites like the Ring of Brodgar and Calanais Standing Stones.
Encounter diverse wildlife, from puffins to seals, amidst stunning coastlines.
Immerse in rich Scottish and Irish culture on historic islands and villages.

                    Highlights
                    Discover ancient sites like the Ring of Brodgar and Calanais Standing Stones.
Encounter diverse wildlife, from puffins to seals, amidst stunning coastlines.
Immerse in rich Scottish and Irish culture on historic islands and villages.

                  

Ship Discoverer

Capacity: 144, Type: Expedition

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This extraordinary journey through the British Isles and beyond offers an unforgettable exploration of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultures. Begin your adventure in Aberdeen, Scotland, a city that balances old-world charm with modern energy, before venturing to remote and picturesque islands like Fair Isle, Papa Stour, and Foula. These serene havens brim with wildlife, including puffins, Arctic terns, and great skuas, while their small communities preserve timeless traditions. The Orkney and Hebrides islands reveal ancient marvels like the Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, and the Calanais Standing Stones, alongside lively towns such as Kirkwall and Stornoway, where artisan crafts and Gaelic culture thrive.

Continuing to UNESCO World Heritage sites like St. Kilda and dramatic landscapes like the Cuillin Hills of Skye, this journey caters to photographers, hikers, and birdwatchers alike. Discover historical treasures such as Iona Abbey and Fingal’s Cave on Staffa, and immerse yourself in the stories of Scottish nobility at Loch Finlaggan. Crossing to Tory Island in Ireland, experience the charm of small-island Gaelic life and its vibrant art scene. Conclude in Greenock, Scotland, with a rich sense of the maritime heritage that connects these remarkable destinations.

Discover ancient sites like the Ring of Brodgar and Calanais Standing Stones.
Encounter diverse wildlife, from puffins to seals, amidst stunning coastlines.
Immerse in rich Scottish and Irish culture on historic islands and villages.

Availability is always subject to confirmation. Please check with us before booking flights

13 June, 2026 to 23 June, 2026 on Discoverer

Prices

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Cabin Category 1

£10006 GBP pp

Premium Stateroom Deck 3 Two small porthole windows One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Lounge area with a desk Desk and stationery 24-hour room service Mini bar Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Wardrobe with a safe Approximately 160 square feet

Cabin Category 2

£10391 GBP pp

Superior Stateroom Deck 4 Large porthole window One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Lounge area with a desk Desk and stationery 24-hour room service Mini bar Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Wardrobe with a safe Approximately 182 square feet

Cabin Category 3

£10776 GBP pp

Ocean Stateroom Deck 3 Picture window One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Lounge area with a desk Desk and stationery 24-hour room service Mini bar Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Wardrobe with a safe Approximately 190 square feet

Cabin Category 4

£11469 GBP pp

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 4 Large porthole window One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Lounge area with a desk Desk and stationery 24-hour room service Mini bar Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Wardrobe with a safe Approximately 190 square feet

Cabin Category 5

£12239 GBP pp

Balcony Stateroom Deck 5 Sliding panoramic bay window One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Lounge area with a desk Desk and stationery 24-hour room service Mini bar Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Wardrobe with a safe Approximately 215 square feet, including a 16 square feet French-style balcony

Cabin Category 6

£13394 GBP pp

Discovery Suite Deck 5 Two sliding panoramic bay windows One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Living room with a sitting area equipped with a sofa bed Desk and stationery Dressing room with a safe 24-hour room service Mini bar Coffee machine Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Approximately 420 square feet including two 16 square feet (each) French balconies

Cabin Category 7

£13779 GBP pp

Navigator Suite Deck 7 Sliding panoramic bay window One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Lounge area with a desk Desk and stationery 24-hour room service Mini bar Nespresso coffee machine Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Wardrobe with a safe Approximately 398 square feet including a large 86 square feet balcony

Cabin Category 8

£14934 GBP pp

Grand Suite Deck 7 Sliding panoramic bay window One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Living room with a sitting area equipped with a sofa bed Desk and stationery Dressing room with a safe 24-hour room service Mini bar Nespresso coffee machine Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Approximately 613 square feet including a large 86 square feet private balcony

Cabin Category A

£15396 GBP pp

Single Stateroom Deck 3 Picture window One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Lounge area with a desk Desk and stationery 24-hour room service Mini bar Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Wardrobe with a safe Approximately 190 square feet

Cabin Category 9

£16320 GBP pp

Owner's Suite Deck 7 Two sliding panoramic bay windows One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower Selection of bath products Bathrobes and slippers Dressing table and hair dryer Living room with a large lounge area equipped with a sofa bed Desk and stationery Large dressing room with a safe 24-hour room service Mini bar Nespresso coffee machine Alarm clock with docking station Private air conditioning Direct satellite telephone line Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude) Electrical outlets: 110/220V Approximately 720 square feet including a large 54 square feet private terrace

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Day 1: Aberdeen, Scotland

Begin Your Adventure
Many of Aberdeen’s historic stone buildings are made of locally quarried granite; high in mica, they can sparkle like silver. The city is famed for its forty-five parks, gardens, and floral displays. 

In recent years, Aberdeen has become the gateway to the North Sea oil industry, but the city retains its old-world charm and is a wonderful place for a walkabout.

Day 2: Fair Isle

Enjoy Birdwatching and Serene Island Culture
Journey to charming Fair Isle, once a Viking hub and now an idyllic island colony of artists and shepherds.

Keep your binoculars handy to spot some of the 350 bird species that the island boasts, including puffins and great skuas in substantial numbers.

Take a tour of the local museum, dedicated to preserving the island's heritage.

Day 3: Papa Stour and Foula

Take a Zodiac Cruise
Explore the rugged coastline and spot flourishing marine and bird life among Papa Stour’s cliffs, caves, sea stacks, and blowholes on a Zodiac cruise.

Call in at sweet and petite Foula, home to just a few dozen folks, many of whom preserve traditional methods of agriculture and subsistence.

Keep an eye out for the Arctic terns, red-throated divers, and great skuas that may be found here.

Day 4: Orkney

Visit the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wander through the 4,000-year-old standing stone circle, the Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Step back 5,000 years to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. Considered one of the most important Neolithic ruins in Europe today, wander the well-preserved stone houses and learn what daily life was like here.

Tour the Hall of Clestrain, childhood home of Arctic explorer John Rae.

In Kirkwall, let yourself be captivated by the city’s sights, dominated by the massive St. Magnus Cathedral dating back to 1137.

Experience its lively pubs, vibrant music scene, fabulous shopping opportunities, and thriving artisan community.

Day 5: Stornoway, Lewis

Witness Modern and Ancient Scottish Culture
Visit Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, a Gaelic stronghold and the capital of the largest of the Hebrides. Browse charming shops to purchase the island’s famous tweed.

Meander through one of Britain’s most important Stone Age sites, the Calanais Standing Stones, which are said to be giants who were punished by St. Kieran for refusing to convert to Christianity.

Experience the living history at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, where you can learn about a typical crofting township of the last century. Explore the blackhouses and traditional activities, including the weaving of the famous Harris Tweed.

Discover Dun Carloway Broch, a uniquely Scottish site perched on a rocky mound. See this ancient structure, standing at an impressive nine metres tall.

Day 6: St. Kilda

Journey to St. Kilda UNESCO World Heritage Site
The archipelago known as St. Kilda was inhabited until 1930. Today, St. Kilda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protecting fascinating ruins as well as natural heritage features.

Seabirds thrive on the island of Hirta, which is also home to feral sheep left by the departing islanders. Enormous cliffs offer dramatic ocean views for our hikers!

Day 7: Isle of Skye

Enjoy Photography, Birdwatching, and Hiking
Whether you’re a hiker, photographer, or birder, you will love a visit to Skye.

Cruise the southwestern shore of this large island keeping a keen eye out for species like common sandpiper, oystercatcher, gannets, and razorbills. Delight in the opportunity to witness these remarkable creatures in their natural environment and add unique sightings to your birdwatching list.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Skye's mountainous landscapes and choose the level of activity that suits you best for a walk, hike, or trek among the awe-inspiring Cuillin Hills, one of Britain's finest mountainscapes.

Day 8: Iona and Staffa

Make a Pilgrimage to Iona Abbey and Fingal's Cave
Visit Iona, where St. Columba established his monastery—the burial place of kings.

Admire the beautifully restored Iona Abbey complex, which preserves two outstanding crosses dating as far back as the eighth century.

Take a Zodiac cruise at the Isle of Staffa, famed for basaltic formations and numerous caves, the best-known being Fingal’s Cave.

See for yourself why it is originally known in Gaelic as “the melodious cave” and provided the inspiration for Mendelssohn’s overture, The Hebrides.

Day 9: Islay

Tour the Loch Finlaggan Historic Site
Explore the renowned Loch Finlaggan Historic Site, tucked away in the enchanting Islay, also known as the Queen of the Hebrides. Immerse yourself in the rich history and heritage of the region. Indulge in the stories of Scottish nobility at the ancient seat of the Lord of the Isles and Clan Donald. Delve into its captivating past and marvel at the artefacts on display in the site's museum.

Day 10: Tory Island, Ireland

Get a Glimpse Into Small Island Life in Ireland
Toraigh (Tory Island) lies nearly fifteen kilometres off the northwest coast of County Donegal. The main spoken language on the island is Gaelic. Since the 1950s, the island has been home to a small community of artists, and has its own art gallery.

Day 11: Greenock/Glasgow, Scotland

Wave a Fond Farewell
Greenock has a rich maritime history and was a major shipbuilding and import centre. Here, we’ll disembark and depart via coach to Glasgow. 

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change.