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Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break (United Kingdom), a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break

A five-night cruise from Liverpool aboard Fred. Olsen's Borealis, calling at Orkney and Shetland Islands with scenic sailing past Fingal's Cave and Dutchman’s Cap in the Scottish Isles.

Duration
5 nights
Departs
28 Aug 2027
Sails from
Liverpool
Returns to the same port
Ship
Borealis
From
£1,249
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Sailing past Fingal's Cave on Isle of Staffa

  2. The silhouette of Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mòr)

  3. Calls at Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

  4. Visit to Lerwick, Shetland Islands

  5. One day of sailing to and from Liverpool

About the trip

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Borealis sets off from Liverpool for a brief exploration of Scotland’s northern isles. After leaving the Merseyside docks, there’s time to watch the cliffs of Staffa slide by. Fingal’s Cave, famous for its basalt columns and acoustic quirks, is the highlight here, with Dutchman’s Cap visible nearby.

The itinerary moves north to Kirkwall in Orkney, a town with the odd combination of artisan shops and strong whisky or gin distilleries. Archaeological sites like Skara Brae are within reach, though not part of the ship’s programme. Then it’s on to Lerwick in Shetland, where the landscape feels windswept and the history a little rawer. The final day is spent sailing back to Liverpool, allowing time to settle into the rhythm of shipboard life and perhaps reflect on how the Scottish coast changes from island to island.

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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 Kirkwall
  3. 3 Lerwick

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Liverpool, England

  2. Day 2

    by Fingal's Cave, Isle of Staffa, Scotland

    Scenic cruising

  3. Day 3

    by Dutchman's Cap (Bac Mòr), Scotland

    Scenic cruising

  4. Day 4

    by The Small Isles, Scotland

    Scenic cruising

  5. Day 5

    Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland

  6. Day 6

    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland

  7. Day 7

    At sea

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 Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break?
Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break depart from?
Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break departs from Liverpool.
Who operates Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break?
Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
How much does Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break cost?
Prices for Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break start from £1,249, 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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