Scotland Small Ship Cruises

from $10,065

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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens

• Sail through Loch Ness
• Visit medieval abbey ruins
• Hike in spectacular Cuillin Hills
• Discover ancient standing stones

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Inverness / Kyle of Lochalsh

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From Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, explore the historic sites of Scotland on this week-long cruise on the Lord of the Glens. Lochs, castles, villages, pubs, and ancient ruins highlight this tour, which features inland visits like Loch Ness and Duart Castle.

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from $6,195

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Best of British Isles

Portsmouth - Edinburgh - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Tresco's exotic gardens
• Tour Dunmore East's lush estates
• Visit Saltee's famed bird haven
• Stroll Kirkwall's historic streets

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Portsmouth / Leith

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Embark on a 13-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Portsmouth and exploring the Scilly Isles, Ireland's scenic coast, Wales' Snowdonia, and Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway. Discover Scotland's Orkney sites and Fair Isle's seabirds, and finish in Edinburgh's lively port of Leith.

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from $15,095

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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• Explore Edinburgh’s historic sites
• Discover Troon’s charming coast
• Marvel at Orkney’s ancient wonders
• Visit St Kilda’s seabird colonies

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Edinburgh / Aberdeen

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Kayaking, Whale Watching, Snorkeling

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Experience the stunning landscapes of Scotland’s Wild Isles on a 12-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring Neolithic sites and Viking heritage. Enjoy wildlife watching, local culture, and a tasting of exceptional single malt whisky in charming coastal villages.

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from $12,745

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Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Celtic and Viking culture
• Sail around Skellig Michael
• Zodiac cruise in Scotland
• Visit giant seabird colonies

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Windsor / Edinburgh

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Embark on a 12-day cruise from Portsmouth to Edinburgh aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Explore Britain's, Ireland's, and Scotland's lesser-known wonders. Discover ancient megaliths, mysterious sea caves, historic dockyards, and lush botanical gardens.

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from $9,926

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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens

• Hear Hebridean wildlife insights
• Sip Whisky in Oban
• Visit Sacred Iona Island
• Explore Clava Cairns stones

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Inverness / Inverness

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Biking, Wine Tasting

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Embark on an 8-day Scottish Highlands cruise aboard the Lord of the Glens, exploring iconic lochs, historic castles, and sacred islands like Iona. Discover charming towns like Oban and Tobermory, with guided walks, whisky tastings, and wildlife encounters amid breathtaking Highland scenery.

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from $11,995

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Scotland and Faroes: Isles and Wonders

Aberdeen - Troon/Glasgow - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Kirkwall’s historic sites
• Watch Fair Isle seabirds
• Discover Papa Stour caves
• Tour Faroe Islands landscapes

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Aberdeen / Glasgow

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Discover Scotland and the Hebrides on a 13-day voyage from Aberdeen to Troon aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour, the Faroe Islands, Stornoway, St. Kilda, Isle of Skye, Iona, Staffa, and Islay. Experience coastal villages, ancient monuments, wildlife, cultural heritage, nature, and maritime tradition.

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from $8,440

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Mythical islands and wild landscapes of the Hebrides

Glasgow Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Visit Lunga to see puffins and seal
• Hike near Loch Coruisk
• Spot historical sites and seabirds
• Portree harbor views

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Glasgow / Glasgow

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Hiking

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Embark in Glasgow and sail Scotland’s Hebrides on a 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain. Explore the Treshnish Isles, Skye’s Loch Scavaig, Canna, Callanish Stones, Ullapool, Portree, and Tobermory. Spot puffins, seals, and seabirds, and learn local history in museums and cultural centers

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from $6,495

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Wild Islands & Lands of Legends

Roundtrip Edinburgh - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Edinburgh's historic street
• Tour Kirkwall's medieval treasures
• Admire Fair Isle's rugged beauty
• Discover Lerwick's rich heritage

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Edinburgh / Edinburgh

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Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, beginning in Edinburgh and traveling to the Orkney Islands to explore historic sites and natural beauty. Experience the rugged charm of Fair Isle, Lerwick's heritage, and the stunning landscapes of the Faroe Islands, which are filled with Viking history and seabird colonies.

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from $8,111

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Exploring Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys & Inner Hebrides

Dublin - Edinburgh - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Explore Scotland's Wild Isles
• Discover ancient stone brochs
• Hike trails across remote isles
• Zodiac coastal explorations

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Dublin / Edinburgh

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Embark on an 8-day cruise through Scotland's Wild Isles aboard National Geographic Endurance. Traverse the Shetland and Orkney Islands, explore the Isle of Skye's rugged coast, and visit Rathlin Island's seabird colonies. Delve into Viking heritage, ancient ruins, and dramatic landscapes guided by experts.

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from $11,587

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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Explore Kirkwall’s cathedrals
• Meet Eysturoy villagers
• Explore Shetland’s Viking coast
• See Faroe villages

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Edinburgh / Reykjavik

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Urban Exploration

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Embark on an 11-day North Atlantic cruise aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Start in Edinburgh, then explore ancient ruins in Orkney, Viking history in Shetland, turf-roofed villages in the Faroe Islands, and Iceland’s black-sand beaches and volcanic craters on a journey rich in culture, landscapes, and adventure.

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from $7,060

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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Glasgow’s vibrant charm
• Experience Portree’s scenic beauty
• Visit Kirkwall’s historic treasures
• Marvel at Olden’s glacial wonders

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Glasgow / Bergen

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Local Market Visits

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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse to explore Scotland’s rugged isles and Norway’s stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, the Briksdal Glacier, and UNESCO sites like Orkney’s Standing Stones and Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf.

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from $5,095

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The Jewels of Scotland

Dublin to Aberdeen - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Dublin’s historic landmarks
• Visit Dunluce Castle ruins
• Walk Giant’s Causeway stones
• Observe Rathlin Island seabirds

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Dublin / Aberdeen

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Citizen Science

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Embark on a 7-day journey aboard Ocean Victory from Dublin to Aberdeen. Visit Dublin’s landmarks, the Giant’s Causeway, Tobermory, St Kilda, Kirkwall, and Invergordon. Discover cultural sites, historic towns, natural wonders, and wildlife along the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.

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from $18,270

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Scottish Isles & Norwegian Arctic

Glasgow - Tromso - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Visit Staffa's basalt columns
• Discover St Kilda seabird colonies
• Walk the Callanish Stones moor
• Explore Mousa Broch Iron Age tower

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Glasgow / Tromso

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Embark on a 10-day cruise from Glasgow to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Iona, St Kilda’s UNESCO site, and the Shetland Islands. Experience wildlife, cultural landmarks, and stunning coastal scenery across Scotland and Norway.

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from $9,595

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North Atlantic Wonders

Edinburgh - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Edinburgh historic streets
• Visit Bass Rock colony
• Tour Kirkwall and Orkney
• Explore Torshavn Viking heritage

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Edinburgh / Reykjavik

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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars

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Sail on a 14-day cruise aboard Sea Spirit from Edinburgh to Reykjavík. Visit Bass Rock, Isle of May, Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Faroe Islands, Seyðisfjörður, Djúpivogur, Vestmannaeyjar, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See wildlife, volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, historic villages, and Iceland’s geothermal pools while exploring the Faroe Islands and Iceland.

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from $18,270

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Norwegian Arctic & Scottish Isles

Tromso - Glasgow - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Discover Trollfjorden’s cliffs
• Visit Reine in Lofoten Islands
• Enjoy Bronnoysund’s coastal beauty
• Uncover Mousa Broch in Shetland

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Tromso / Glasgow

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Embark on a 10-day cruise from Tromso to Glasgow on Aqua Lares, exploring Norway’s fjords and Scotland’s islands. Experience highlights like Trollfjorden, the Lofoten Islands, and the UNESCO site of St Kilda before concluding your adventure in Glasgow.

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from $16,995

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Wild Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords

Aberdeen - Tromso - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Aberdeen’s cathedral
• Tour Glen Garioch Distillery
• Visit Papa Westray’s Knap of Howar
• Experience Fair Isle’s seabirds

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Aberdeen / Tromso

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Embark on a 14-day voyage from Scotland to Norway aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring ancient sites in the Orkney and Shetland Islands, Viking routes, and stunning Lofoten peaks. Experience the Arctic Circle's midnight sun, seabird colonies, and breathtaking fjords while delving into the region’s maritime heritage.

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from $26,730

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Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot

• See Giant’s Causeway columns
• Visit Glencoe mountain valleys
• Hike Faroese mountains
• See Heimaey volcanic landscapes

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Glasgow / Reykjavik

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Embark on an 11-day cruise from Glasgow to Reykjavík aboard Le Bellot. Explore Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Hebrides, Faroe Islands, and Iceland through guided hikes, cultural sites, wildlife cruises, and volcanic landscapes. Experience remote islands, basalt cliffs, and historic towns.

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from $15,740

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The Wild Archipelagos of the North Atlantic

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Glasgow city exploration
• Observe Shiant Islands wildlife
• Visit Foula remote landscapes
• Heimaey volcano visit

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Glasgow / Reykjavik

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Embark from Glasgow on an 11-day cruise aboard L'Austral to explore Scotland’s dramatic lochs, the Shiant and Outer Hebrides islands, remote Shetlands, Faroe Islands’ cliffs and villages, and Iceland’s fjords and volcanic landscapes. Hike, spot wildlife, and explore ancient sites along the route.

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