Our adventure begins with an included hotel night in Glasgow, exploring its grand neo-Gothic architecture and cultural highlights before boarding Heritage Discoverer. The spectacular Isles of Staffa, Iona and Lunga in the Inner Hebrides combine nesting seabirds and rich marine life with Gaelic, Norse and Scottish history. At the Isle of Shiant, Puffins, Guillemots, and dolphins abound, and we will explore by Zodiac. On Lewis, Viking history comes alive in Stornoway while the ancient Callanish Standing Stones, older than the Pyramids of Egypt, rise from a landscape shaped by some of the oldest rocks on Earth. The Orkney Islands reveal one of Europe’s richest Neolithic landscapes, later shaped by Viking heritage, as we discover prehistoric monuments and the colourful capital, Kirkwall. One of the best Orkney Neolithic sites cruise experiences available, and a highlight of our cruise. Our explorations of the Shetland Islands reveal seabirds, otters, iconic Shetland Ponies, dramatic coastlines, Viking heritage and archaeological treasures. A defining Shetland cruise stretch, and a true Hebrides Orkney Shetland cruise in every sense. Spend three days exploring the Faroe Islands, including the southernmost island of Suðuroy, quirky capital Tórshavn with its Viking history, and Mykines’ dramatic scenery and bustling colonies of Atlantic Puffins. A dream itinerary for any Faroe Islands cruise, and especially memorable for a Suduroy Faroe Islands cruise or Mykines Faroe Islands tour.

In Iceland, discover a dramatic world shaped by fire and ice where towering glaciers, enchanting fjords, remote wilderness and rare wildlife meet awe-inspiring landscapes. The picturesque Eastfjords of Seyðisfjörður offer spectacular hikes, while whale watching capital and Eurovision-famous Húsavík reveals the country’s rich maritime heritage. The volcanic landscapes of Mývatn provide premier birding opportunities, as does Vigur, also known as ‘Puffin Island’, while culture and spectacular scenery abound on Ísafjörður’s volcanic shores. An amazing and much-loved Seydisfjordur Iceland cruise highlight, and one of the best Puffin cruise itineraries of Scotland and Iceland available.

Discover some of the North Atlantic’s most remote islands and iconic destinations by ship, Zodiac and on foot, on our Scotland, Faroe Islands & Iceland Cruise. A true small ship cruise Faroe Islands experience, and one of the best Outer Hebrides cruise itineraries available. This expedition includes the option to join sea kayaking excursions with an expert guide.