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Take a tour or small ship cruise of Scotland's wild northern islands, where the birds outnumber the human population of this nation of around 5,000,000 inhabitants. Cruise through the Shetland, Orkney, and Hebrides Islands in Scotland's far north. In Edinburgh Old Townthe oldest part of Scotland's capital city, or tour Scotland's National Museum, the historical Edinburgh Castle, or walk through the Kelvingrove Art Gallery Museum one of Scotland's most popular free attractions. Travel to the granite city of Aberdeen on your way to the North Atlantic's Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Spitsbergen, Norway. During our Scotland tours and cruises, you will enjoy activities such as visits to villages and archeological sites, wildlife viewing, and hiking.  Contact our travel experts to start planning your adventure!
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5 Best Scotland Cruise Deals for 2024-2025

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Scotland SlowlySavings$739511Jun 3, 2025Explore Scotland's ancient past on this 11-day expedition cruise through Scotland's western and northern isles aboard Ocean Endeavor. In this land of …
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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan MayenCustom Label$1149514Apr 29, 2025Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Aberdeen to Helsinki on the Ultramarine. Explore Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen, …
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Northern Legends$75999Sep 15, 2024Embark on a 9-day Reykjavik to Dublin aboard World Voyager. Discover the enchanting wonders of Iceland, Denmark, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and …
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Folklore & Waterfalls$89998Aug 29, 2025Set sail on an 8-day yacht expedition through Iceland, Scotland, and Ireland, exploring charming towns, majestic landscapes, and cultural landmarks …
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Isles of the North$1539915Aug 29, 2025Embark on a 15-day cruise through Iceland, Scotland, and Ireland aboard World Voyager, exploring towns, majestic landscapes, and cultural landmarks. …
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5 Best Luxury Cruises of Scotland for 2024-2025

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Wild Scotland$1199512May 18, 2025From Edinburgh to Aberdeen, partake in this 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer exploring the wild islands of Scotland. Visit …
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage - with Smithsonian Journeys$68808May 30, 2025Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, exploring the captivating landscapes of the Scottish Isles and Norwegian fjords. Start in Glasgow, then …
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Cruising the British Isles: Scotland, Ireland & England$2149514Sep 10, 2024Explore the the British Isles on a 14-day cruise aboard Le Dumont D'Urville, starting from Edinburgh's luxurious Balmoral Hotel, and journey through …
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Shetland, Faroe, Iceland: wild islands & lands of legends$1088011Aug 3, 2024Join this 11-day expedition cruise on Le Champlain from Bergen to Reykjavik, exploring the Celtic and Viking lands of Norway, Scotland, the Faroe …
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Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland$2026516Jun 24, 2025Embark on a 16-day Arctic expedition from Norway to Iceland. Explore stunning fjords, remote islands, and historic sites. Encounter diverse wildlife …
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Top 10 Scotland Cruise Ships for 2024-2025

Best Scotland Cruise Lines for 2024-2025

  • Silversea Cruises offers Millennium Class ships Silver Whisper and sister ship Silver Shadow that invite you to enjoy world-class accommodations, shipboard conviviality, and warm, individualized service, paired with the enhanced spaces and amenities of a larger ship. Discover the prismatic beauty of Scotland, with its rolling moors, silent fjords, towering mountains, and dense emerald forests.
  • Ponant has voyages that include transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard the ship by world-class Smithsonian Journey experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture. Board Le Dumont-d'Urville on an exceptional itinerary to discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords and the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Isles. 
  • Lindblad Expeditions has garnered numerous awards for its commitment to environmental stewardship, conservation, and geographic education. Discover Scotland's grand castles, lyrical moorlands, mysterious lochs, sacred abbeys, and sweeping mountains on the National Geographic Endurance.
  • European Waterways have specialized in creating luxury barge holidays for over 40 years on some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe. Cruise sedately through the Great Glen between Inverness and Fort William, navigating beautiful lochs and the Caledonian Canal's engineering masterpiece aboard the eight-passenger hotel barge Scottish Highlander.
  • Aurora Expeditions aim to take small groups of travelers on voyages of discovery to regions that inspired them, thereby creating lifelong ambassadors for preserving and protecting these sacred places. Explore the wild isles of Scotland, from the windswept Hebrides, inhabited for over 8,000 years, to the verdant Orkney Islands, where ancient Neolithic and Viking sites conjure images of civilizations long gone aboard the 132 passengers Greg Mortimer.
  • Poseidon Expeditions is a leading operator of polar expeditions in the cruise industry. Since 1999, they have offered voyages to the Arctic, Antarctica, and the North Pole that combines the spirit of adventure with a generous measure of onboard comfort and well-being. In Scotland, explore early Christian history on the peaceful Isle of Iona, magnificent archeological sites in the Orkney Islands, and exciting birdlife on Shetland’s beautiful Fair Isle aboard the Sea Spirit.
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