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

Cruise · 8 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Scenic Isles of Scotland

An eight-night cruise around Scotland’s northern isles and coastal landmarks aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis, calling at Skye, Orkney and Shetland, with scenic sailings past Fingal’s Cave and Loch Hourn.

Duration
8 nights
Departs
19 Jul 2027
Sails from
Liverpool
Returns to the same port
Ship
Borealis
From
£2,099
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Visit Portree on the Isle of Skye

  2. Stopover at Ullapool fishing port

  3. Call at Kirkwall, near the Neolithic Skara Brae

  4. Visit Lerwick in the Shetland Islands

  5. Sail past Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa

About the trip

This eight-night voyage from Liverpool starts with a day at sea before heading north to Portree on the Isle of Skye. Portree provides a quieter base for exploring Highland scenery, with rugged hills rising behind the town's small harbour. Next comes Ullapool, a fishing port that acts as a gateway to the north-west Highlands.

The following days take in the Orkney and Shetland Islands, with stops at Kirkwall and Lerwick. Kirkwall offers Neolithic sites like Skara Brae a short trip away, while Lerwick features windy streets and a sense of being a long way from the mainland. Between ports, Borealis cruises Loch Hourn and passes the Small Isles. One highlight is Dutchman's Cap, known locally as Bac Mòr, a solitary volcanic hill rising steeply from the sea.

Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa is a rare geological sight, the natural cathedral of basalt columns famed since Victorian times. The cruise returns to Liverpool having shown a quiet, remote side of Scotland’s coast, with plenty of open water and space for spotting seabirds or seals from the deck.

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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 Portree
  3. 3 Ullapool
  4. 4 Kirkwall
  5. 5 Lerwick

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Liverpool, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Portree Isle of Skye, United Kingdom

  4. Day 4

    Ullapool, Scotland

  5. Day 5

    Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, 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
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 Scenic Isles of Scotland?
Scenic Isles of Scotland is a 8 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Scenic Isles of Scotland depart from?
Scenic Isles of Scotland departs from Liverpool.
Who operates Scenic Isles of Scotland?
Scenic Isles of Scotland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
How much does Scenic Isles of Scotland cost?
Prices for Scenic Isles of Scotland start from £2,099, 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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