Cruise · 7 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles
Seven days aboard Fred. Olsen’s Bolette cruising Scotland’s northern isles from Newcastle, with visits to Orkney, Skye and the Outer Hebrides, plus time watching puffins and sailing past geological landmarks like Fingal’s Cave.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departs
- 4 Aug 2027
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £999
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Walking trails framed by the Cuillin mountains on Skye
Puffins nesting on the cliffs of Marwick Head
Cruising through Loch Hourn’s sea loch
Sailing past Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa
Dutchman’s Cap volcanic sea stack near the Small Isles
About the trip
This week-long cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets sail from Newcastle to the northern reaches of Scotland’s isles. After a day at sea, the first stop is Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, where Norse heritage and stone circles sit alongside a working harbour.
Next is the Isle of Skye’s Portree, a small town framed by the Cuillin mountains and a reminder that Highland life still carries its Gaelic rhythms. The following days include cruising Loch Hourn, a sea loch with steep rocky sides, before rounding to The Small Isles and the jagged basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa.
Further west, the ship passes Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mòr), a solitary volcanic sea stack, on the way to Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides. The island town reveals a quieter side to Scottish island life, with opportunities to watch puffins on Marwick Head close by. The voyage returns to Newcastle, leaving behind a varied coastline that shifts rapidly from cragged cliffs to gentle crofts.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Kirkwall
- 3 Portree
- 4 Stornoway
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Day 4
Portree Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
Day 5
Loch Hourn, Scotland
Scenic cruising
Day 6
by The Small Isles, Scotland
Scenic cruising
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 Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles?
- Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles depart from?
- Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles?
- Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles cost?
- Prices for Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles 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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