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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 $13,595

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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• 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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Photography Seminars

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Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Edinburgh to Aberdeen aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Scotland's untamed islands. Discover the ancient Hebrides and lush Orkney Islands, encounter wildlife along scenic coastlines, and experience local culture in charming villages while enjoying Scotland's renowned whisky.

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from $18,195

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England & Ireland: For Kin and Kingdom

Edinburgh - London - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Edinburgh’s castle
• Discover Aberdeen’s Glamis Castle
• Uncover Orkney’s Neolithic stones
• Admire Glasgow’s Victorian charm

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Edinburgh / London

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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits

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Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson to explore the impactful stories of those who shaped British Isles history, from Jacobites to Irish fighters. Discover the resilience of royal figures, revolutionaries, and everyday citizens who overcame challenges to preserve their cultural identities.

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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, Whale Watching, Citizen Science, 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 $6,850

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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland

• Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
• Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle
• Stroll scenic Loch Oich
• Pass beneath Urquhart Castle

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Banavie / Muirtown

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Experience a 7-day cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.

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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 $75,500

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland

• Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
• Stroll scenic Loch Oich
• Pass beneath Urquhart Castle
• Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle

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Banavie / Muirtown

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Experience a 7-day private cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.

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from $8,520

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Scottish Archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic Heritage and Island Identities

Glasgow Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Tobermory’s colorful harbor
• Sail past Shiant Islands
• Visit remote Saint Kilda
• View the Callanish Standing Stones

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Glasgow / Glasgow

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Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

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Sail round-trip from Glasgow on a 10-day expedition cruise to Scotland’s remote Hebrides, Shetland Islands, and the Faroe Islands. Spot puffins, hike wild landscapes, and explore UNESCO-listed St Kilda aboard Le Lyrial.

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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 $6,350

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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Muirtown - Banavie - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Scottish Highlander

• Stroll Muirtown sea lock
• Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens
• Visit Culloden Moor
• Explore Clava Cairns

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Muirtown / Banavie

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Join a 7-day cruise on the Scottish Highlander through Scotland's stunning Caledonian Canal, exploring sites like Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle. Experience guided tours, whisky tastings, and scenic walks, concluding your journey in Banavie with transportation back to Inverness.

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from $5,499

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Highlands and Emerald Isles

London Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Join Edinburgh Castle exploration
• Visit Belfast Giant’s Causeway
• See Cornwall coastal charm
• Learn Scottish culture

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London / London

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Kayaking, Urban Exploration

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Set out from London on an 11-day British Isles cruise aboard World Navigator. Travel through England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Explore Edinburgh Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, Dublin’s cultural treasures, and Cornwall’s seaside charm.

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from $5,460

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From the English Channel to the Irish Sea

Honfleur to Glasgow - 9 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Visit Giant’s Causeway
• Visit the Isles of Scilly castles
• Hike from Warrenpoint
• Explore Glasgow's art museum

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Honfleur / Glasgow

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Discover coastal beauty on a 9-day voyage from Honfleur to Glasgow aboard L' L'Austral. Explore England’s charming villages, Ireland’s colorful ports, and Northern Ireland’s iconic landscapes, walk ancient castles, see dramatic cliffs, and visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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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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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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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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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

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

• 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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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to discover Scotland's rugged isles and Norway's stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, Orkney's ancient Standing Stones, Shetland's Jarlshof, Olden's Briksdal Glacier, the Flam Railway, and Bergen's historic Bryggen Wharf.

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from $8,795

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A D Day Commemoration

London to Paris - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Witness D-Day’s lasting legacy
• Sail the English Channel
• Wander medieval Saint-Malo streets

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London / Paris

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Walk through history across London, Portsmouth, Normandy, Saint-Malo, and Guernsey. Visit iconic World War II landmarks, museums, and memorials on this unforgettable D-Day-inspired journey aboard Douglas Mawson.

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from $8,480

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The Hebrides Archipelago, a Journey Deep into the Heart of the Wilderness

Dublin - Glasgow, Scotland - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore the Trinity College Library
• View Giant’s Causeway
• Discover Iona’s abbey
• Watch puffins and seals

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Dublin / Glasgow

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Sail on a 10-day cruise exploring the Hebrides Archipelago from Dublin to Glasgow aboard Le Laperouse. Stroll through Portrush & marvel at the Giant’s Causeway, then to Rathlin Island, home to seabird colonies & the upside-down lighthouse. Glide into Loch Scavaig, ringed by the misty Cuillin Hills, & pause in Canna, the “garden of the Hebrides.”

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from $10,700

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Copenhagen to Southampton

13 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Dawn

• Explore Copenhagen by bike
• Tour Skara Brae
• Spot puffins and seabirds
• Visit Titanic Museum and Peace Wall

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Copenhagen / Falmouth

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Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation

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Sail from Copenhagen to Southampton on this 13-day Silver Dawn cruise. Explore Skagen’s dune landscapes and vibrant port, then unwind during a serene day at sea. Continue to Scotland’s Shetland and Orkney Islands, where Iron Age towers, Viking history, and windswept cliffs await.

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