June is an ideal month to visit Scotland, with birds breeding well underway, there are plenty of opportunities for avian enthusiasts. Photographers are in their glory amid the gorgeous scenery and small-group tutorials can help shutterbugs capture the experience at its finest. Board the Ocean …

The only expedition of its kind, explore Scotland as few people have on an encompassing and enchanting Scotland voyage. Walk among ancient stone monuments, weave your way through ruins of fantastic castles, and stroll through a sacred abbey. Learn the legacy of 1,300-year-old clans and visit the …

Experience the exciting outposts of the Hebrides! Followed by gannets, fulmars, and puffins, discover the green island Iona, spectacular Fingal’s Cave on the small island of Staffa, and other beautiful islands. Weather permitting, land on the famous islands,where people lived for thousands of …

Discover the beauty of Scotland on a 7-day getaway cruise aboard the cozy barge hotel Scottish Highlander. Explore the mysterious battlefield in Glencoe, famed for one of the darkest days in Scottish history. Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens, a setting that is forever immortalized in …

Discover the beauty of Scotland on a 7-day getaway cruise aboard the elegant barge hotel Spirit of Scotland. Take an evening stroll at Banavie before the start of the tour. Cruise along Lochs Lochy, Oich and the famous Loch Ness and perhaps a chance to see "Nessie". Take a stop at one of …

Embark on an adventure on board the M/S Stockholm! The Orkney and Shetland Islands offer their visitors spectacular nature, remarkable bird life, and fascinating history. Depart from Oban, Scotland and sail north, concluding in Bergen, Norway. This is a unique opportunity to reach several remote …

From the Hebrides in the west, to inhospitable windswept specks of land like St Kilda and Foula, and to the Orkney and Shetland islands in the north, explore the intriguing diversity of these wild islands on this unique 11-day cruise aboard the Polar Pioneer. Plan to take in Neolithic sites …

On a voyage aboard the new National Geographic Endurance, sail across the North Sea in the wake of legendary explorers and seafarers, traveling from Norway’s breathtaking fjords and snow-dusted mountains to Scotland’s rolling green hills and ancient ruins. Glide beneath the dramatic …

No places are as linked to the history of golf as Scotland and Ireland. The earliest mention of golf is a 1457 Scottish Act of Parliament where, ironically, it was banned because it distracted from the military sport of archery! Today more than a dozen of the World’s Top 100 Courses (Golf …

Experience how different and yet how beautiful three countries can be on this journey through Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland on this 13-day expedition aboard Silver Cloud. Sail from Ireland’s capital to Iceland’s capital, Dublin to Reykjavik, with stops in Scotland and the …

Go deep into Scottish and English history, touring from Dublin to London via Scotland by sea and by train. Sail from capital to capital, Dublin to London, over 13-days, starting in vibrant Dublin and heading first to the Isle of Lunga for birdwatching and then to Iona Abbey, one of Scotland’s …

Take this opportunity to join Sea Spirit on its 13-day cruise to explore and discover the wonderful beaches, ruins and wildlife as you visit different islands. Discover the sand-fringed island of Tresco, Bronze Age burial site and see the 20,000 exotic plants in Tresco Abbey Garden. Enjoy …

Explore the remote and isolated coastlines of the British Isles on this 15-day cruise, where windswept cliffs and promontories teem with some of the largest seabird colonies in Europe. Walk through heather-clad moorlands and among the ruins of fortress-castles which echo the lore of the Celts and …

Located to the north of Great Britain, theHebridesand theShetlandIslandsform a 200-km arc frequented by whales and, much to the delight of ornithologists, amultitude of seabirds. In particular, onIona, the cradle of Christianity and home to an impressive abbey, andKirkwall, a former Vikingtrading …

The voyage begins in Scotland, known for its rich tapestry of history, culture and rugged, natural beauty. Harsh lands are fringed by a dramatic coastline, broken up by the occasional fishing village and quaint seaside town. Passing through the Outer Hebrides, the UK’s most remote islands, …

Join Silver Explorer for an exciting 15-day journey towards the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia. By combining the South Island’s Fiordland with the Sub-antarctic Islands, there is the chance to possibly see ten different species of penguins on this voyage –and a …

Take this opportunity to see the natural wonders that abound throughout northern Europe, with pristine landscapes that include glaciers, fjords, fumaroles, mountain ranges, black sand beaches, snow-covered slopes, and endless untouched forests. Coupled with iconic cities infused with eons of …

Travel to some of the most remote islands on the planet, where only a small number of adventurers have ever left their footprints. This 14-day sailing expedition on Ocean Adventurer shows you the region’s rugged beauty and whaling and Viking history, visiting the awe-inspiring and unspoiled …