Cruise · 8 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland
Fred. Olsen’s Bolette cruises for eight nights from Newcastle to remote Scottish islands and Ireland’s Atlantic coast, calling at Lerwick, Stornoway, Killybegs and Belfast, with memorable cruising by Fingal's Cave and the Isle of Skye.
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Departs
- 2 May 2028
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £999
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Puffin season on remote Scottish islands
Slieve League Cliffs towering above the Atlantic
Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland
Cruising by Fingal's Cave, Isle of Staffa
Kilt Rock and Mealt Waterfall, Isle of Skye
About the trip
This eight-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets off from Newcastle, heading north to the Shetland Islands’ Lerwick before turning west to Stornoway on the Outer Hebrides. The early part of the trip feels like a remoter version of Scottish island life, with chances to spot puffins and dolphins in quieter waters.
From there the ship crosses to Killybegs on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, passing the towering Slieve League Cliffs – among Europe’s highest sea cliffs – before calling on Belfast, Northern Ireland’s maritime heart. Later, Bolette navigates close by Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa, hollowed by relentless waves into columns of basalt, and pauses to view Harp Rock on Lunga, an important seabird breeding site.
The cruise rounds off with several scenic hours cruising around the Isle of Skye, passing the cascading Mealt Waterfall and Kilt Rock, then through the sheltered inlets of Kyle, Loch Carron and Loch Torridon. It’s a well-paced route to take in varied coastline and wildlife without long hiking or rushed shore time. The route brings you back to Newcastle with the kind of sights that linger longer than a postcard.
- 1 Newcastle upon Tyne
- 2 Lerwick
- 3 Stornoway
- 4 Killybegs
- 5 Belfast
- 6 Isle of Staffa
- 7 Isle of Skye
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Day 4
Stornoway, Scotland
Day 5
Killybegs, Ireland
Day 6
Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Ireland
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 Newcastle
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior 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 Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland?
- Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland is a 8 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland depart from?
- Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland?
- Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland cost?
- Prices for Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland start from £999, 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.
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