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Take a tour or small ship cruise of Scotland's wild northern islands, where the birds outnumber the human population of this nation of around 5,000,000 inhabitants. Cruise through the Shetland, Orkney, and Hebrides Islands in Scotland's far north. In Edinburgh Old Townthe oldest part of Scotland's capital city, or tour Scotland's National Museum, the historical Edinburgh Castle, or walk through the Kelvingrove Art Gallery Museum one of Scotland's most popular free attractions. Travel to the granite city of Aberdeen on your way to the North Atlantic's Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Spitsbergen, Norway. During our Scotland tours and cruises, you will enjoy activities such as visits to villages and archeological sites, wildlife viewing, and hiking.  Contact our travel experts to start planning your adventure!
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10 Best Scotland Cruises & Tours for 2025-2026

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3 Best Scotland Cruise Deals for 2025-2026

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Wild ScotlandSavings$1199512May 18, 2025From Edinburgh to Aberdeen, partake in this 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer exploring the wild islands of Scotland. Visit …
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Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & SvalbardSavings$679513May 27, 2025Sea Spirit hosts this 13-day Arctic cruise from Edinburgh to Longyearbyen. Long days and short nights give you ample opportunity to experience this …
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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan MayenCustom Label$1149514Apr 29, 2025Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Aberdeen to Helsinki on the Ultramarine. Explore Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen, …
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10 Best Luxury Cruises of Scotland for 2025-2026

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Wild Scotland$1199512May 18, 2025From Edinburgh to Aberdeen, partake in this 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer exploring the wild islands of Scotland. Visit …
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Scotland's Highlands and Islands$109468Jun 9, 2025From Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, explore the historic sites of Scotland on this week-long cruise on the Lord of the Glens. Lochs, castles, …
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European Classic Cruise - Scotland$60907Mar 30, 2025Discover the beauty of Scotland on a 7-day getaway cruise aboard the cozy barge hotel Scottish Highlander. Explore the mystical waterways of Scotland …
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British Isles: Legendary History & Wild Nature$619513May 6, 2025Embark on the Sea Spirit for this 13-day cruise from Portsmouth to Leith exploring wildlife, beautiful beaches, and magnificent ruins as you cruise …
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Scotland Slowly$739511Jun 3, 2025Explore Scotland's ancient past on this 11-day expedition cruise through Scotland's western and northern isles aboard Ocean Endeavor. In this land of …
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Wild Scotland$1359512May 7, 2026Join this 12-day expedition from Edinburgh to Aberdeen aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore Scotland's isles, cruise rugged coastlines, spot wildlife, …
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Wild Scotland$1359512May 26, 2026Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Edinburgh to Aberdeen aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Scotland's untamed islands. Discover the ancient Hebrides …
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European Classic Cruise - Scotland$65507Apr 6, 2025Discover the beauty of Scotland on a 7-day getaway cruise aboard the elegant barge hotel Spirit of Scotland. Explore the mysterious Lochs of Scotland …
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Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland$1112212May 2, 2025Embark on a 12-day cruise from Portsmouth to Edinburgh aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Explore Britain's, Ireland's, and Scotland's …
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Shetland, Orkney & Hebrides$75608Oct 4, 2025Sail into the heart of Celtic shores on this 8-day cruise aboard the Le Bellot. See essential places like the old and new parts of Edinburgh, which …
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Top 10 Scotland Cruise Ships for 2025-2026

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  • Silversea Cruises offers Millennium Class ships Silver Whisper and sister ship Silver Shadow that invite you to enjoy world-class accommodations, shipboard conviviality, and warm, individualized service, paired with the enhanced spaces and amenities of a larger ship. Discover the prismatic beauty of Scotland, with its rolling moors, silent fjords, towering mountains, and dense emerald forests.
  • Ponant has voyages that include transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard the ship by world-class Smithsonian Journey experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture. Board Le Dumont-d'Urville on an exceptional itinerary to discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords and the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Isles. 
  • Lindblad Expeditions has garnered numerous awards for its commitment to environmental stewardship, conservation, and geographic education. Discover Scotland's grand castles, lyrical moorlands, mysterious lochs, sacred abbeys, and sweeping mountains on the National Geographic Endurance.
  • European Waterways have specialized in creating luxury barge holidays for over 40 years on some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe. Cruise sedately through the Great Glen between Inverness and Fort William, navigating beautiful lochs and the Caledonian Canal's engineering masterpiece aboard the eight-passenger hotel barge Scottish Highlander.
  • Aurora Expeditions aim to take small groups of travelers on voyages of discovery to regions that inspired them, thereby creating lifelong ambassadors for preserving and protecting these sacred places. Explore the wild isles of Scotland, from the windswept Hebrides, inhabited for over 8,000 years, to the verdant Orkney Islands, where ancient Neolithic and Viking sites conjure images of civilizations long gone aboard the 132 passengers Greg Mortimer.
  • Poseidon Expeditions is a leading operator of polar expeditions in the cruise industry. Since 1999, they have offered voyages to the Arctic, Antarctica, and the North Pole that combines the spirit of adventure with a generous measure of onboard comfort and well-being. In Scotland, explore early Christian history on the peaceful Isle of Iona, magnificent archeological sites in the Orkney Islands, and exciting birdlife on Shetland’s beautiful Fair Isle aboard the Sea Spirit.
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