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Remote Isles of Scotland (United Kingdom), a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise · 6 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Remote Isles of Scotland

A six-night voyage on Fred. Olsen’s Borealis from Liverpool to Scotland’s remote isles, cruising past Duart Castle, The Small Isles, and Fingal’s Cave, with stops in Ullapool, Lerwick and Stornoway.

Duration
6 nights
Departs
28 May 2027
Sails from
Liverpool
Returns to the same port
Ship
Borealis
From
£1,699
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Duart Castle viewed from the ship’s deck

  2. Loch Hourn’s narrow sea loch scenery

  3. Jarlshof archaeological site at Lerwick

  4. Coastal walks and seal spotting from Stornoway

  5. Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa

About the trip

Set off from Liverpool for six nights aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis, tracing a route through some of Scotland’s quieter corners. From the ship’s deck, there’s a chance to glimpse Duart Castle standing guard over the Isle of Mull, before heading into Loch Hourn, a narrow sea loch with steep hillsides seldom disturbed by crowds.

The voyage pauses in Ullapool, a fishing port whose quiet charm stems from its status as a gateway to the Highlands. Further north lie Shetland’s Lerwick, where the Jarlshof ruins open a window on millennia of history, and Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides, a base for coastal walks or spotting seals. Along the way, the ship slips past the Small Isles and Dutchman’s Cap, then rounds off the voyage with a look at Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa, known for its natural acoustics and hexagonal basalt columns.

This is a cruise for those who appreciate steady, thoughtful exploration rather than a rapid dash. It makes time to soak in the landscape’s scale, the occasional puffin on a rocky outcrop, and the quiet Scottish evening light on the water. The route ends back at Liverpool with its own maritime familiarity.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Liverpool
  2. 2 Ullapool
  3. 3 Lerwick
  4. 4 Stornoway
  5. 5 Isle of Staffa

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Liverpool, England

  2. Day 2

    past Duart Castle, Scotland

    Scenic cruising

  3. Day 3

    Loch Hourn, Scotland

    Scenic cruising

  4. Day 4

    by The Small Isles, Scotland

    Scenic cruising

  5. Day 5

    Ullapool, Scotland

  6. Day 6

    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Flights
Not needed if you join at Liverpool
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Cabin
Ocean View Cabin

For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Remote Isles of Scotland?
Remote Isles of Scotland is a 6 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Remote Isles of Scotland depart from?
Remote Isles of Scotland departs from Liverpool.
Who operates Remote Isles of Scotland?
Remote Isles of Scotland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
How much does Remote Isles of Scotland cost?
Prices for Remote Isles of Scotland start from £1,699, subject to availability.

The operator

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports

A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.

You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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