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Puffin, Fair Isle, Scotland
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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The unique rock formations of Giant's Causeway
from $6,995
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Ireland and the Celtic Shores: Wildlife, Culture & Coastal Wonder

Glasgow Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Isle of Man
  • Walk Pembrokeshire Coast
  • Visit Killarney National Park
  • See Giant’s Causeway
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Glasgow / Glasgow
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Kayaking
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Spend 9 days aboard Ocean Victory from Glasgow, visiting Scotland, Isle of Man, Wales, and Ireland. Discover cultural heritage, coastal landscapes, historic towns, and UNESCO sites including Giant’s Causeway and Killarney National Park. Enjoy wildlife, local traditions, and the Atlantic’s natural beauty.
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Grass-roofed houses of the Faroe Islands
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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Hiking
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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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The dramatic coastline of the Shetland Islands
from $9,770
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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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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $7,875
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Iceland and British Isles Cruise

Reykjavik to Dublin - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • See Puffins on Heimaey Island
  • Visit Torshavn's old quarter
  • Giant’s Causeway early access
  • Reykjavik cultural city tour
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Reykjavik / Dublin
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Embark on a 12-day cruise from Reykjavik aboard SH Diana and journey through Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Scotland, and Ireland. Visit puffin colonies, Viking sites, fjords, castles, and dramatic coastlines before ending in Dublin. Discover natural wonders, rich cultures, and remote communities on this immersive exploration.
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
from $28,420
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Scottish Isles, Arctic Circles & Svalbard

Glasgow - Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Iona landscapes
  • Discover Staffa and sea caves
  • Visit Callanish Stones site
  • Admire Alesund's coastal views
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Aqua Lares through Scotland, Norway, and Svalbard, visiting historic sites and wildlife-rich areas. Experience the beauty of remote landscapes and Arctic wildlife while enjoying expert-guided excursions and small-ship comfort.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $7,795
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Crossing the Arctic Circle

Edinburgh - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Kirkwall’s Viking heritage
  • Sail from Leith’s historic port
  • Walk Torshavn’s colorful streets
  • Cruise past Svalbard’s icy fjords
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Edinburgh / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 13-day expedition from Edinburgh to Longyearbyen on the Sea Spirit, exploring Orkney's ancient sites, Fair Isle's wildlife, and the Faroe Islands' culture. Experience the Arctic Circle's volcanic landscapes and Svalbard's pristine wilderness with expert-led excursions and breathtaking scenery.
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Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin
from $5,095
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Ireland Circumnavigation

Dublin Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Dublin landmarks
  • Cruise Skellig Islands
  • Discover Galway culture
  • Explore Antrim Coast
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Dublin / Dublin
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Variable
Explore Ireland’s coastline on a 7-day expedition from Dublin aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Cork, Knightstown, Skellig Islands, Galway, Aran Islands, Clare Island, and the Antrim Coast. Experience historic ports, coastal landscapes, island communities, and key cultural sites across Ireland.
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Lighthouse near Torshavn
from $7,595
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Isles of the North Atlantic

Troon - Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Visit Iona Abbey
  • Observe Lunga puffins
  • Explore Callanish Stones
  • Discover St Kilda
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Iona / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Spa Relaxation, Local Market Visits, Citizen Science
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day Voyage from Troon, Scotland to Reykjavik, Iceland aboard Ocean Victory. Discover Iona Abbey, puffin colonies on Lunga, the Callanish Stones in Lewis, St Kilda’s abandoned village, and the Faroe Islands’ landscapes. Explore Icelandic fjords, black sand beaches, volcanic fields, and unique culture along the North Atlantic route.
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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $3,100
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Aberdeen’s Granite City
  • Discover Fair Isle seabirds
  • Witness Mt. Beerenberg
  • Search for Spitsbergen’s wildlife
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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, spotting orcas and exploring Fair Isle's seabird colonies and grey seals. Continue to Jan Mayen and search for polar bears and whales near the sea ice.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $13,395
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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
  • Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
  • Discover Shetland Viking Sites
  • Observe Bear Island Birds
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
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Whale Watching
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Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $28,420
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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Scottish Isles

Longyearbyen - Glasgow - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Observe Samarinvagen’s glacier
  • Discover Bear Island cliffs
  • Walk Reinoya’s raised beaches
  • Visit Skarsvag to see wild reindeer
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Longyearbyen / Glasgow
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring Norway's scenic fjords and coastal towns, including Tromso and Alesund. Discover the Shetland Islands and iconic sites in Scotland like the Callanish Stones and the Isle of Iona before concluding in Glasgow.
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