Overview
Be surrounded by lush mountain landscapes and cruise past rugged cliffs on this 7-day voyage through the Scottish Isles. Unearth thousands of years of history as you visit UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, the impressive basalt columns at Giant’s Causeway and the wildlife hotspot of St Kilda. Mingle with locals in pubs, visit some of Scotland’s oldest distilleries and see a medieval castle of Game of Thrones fame. Do it all with a group of like-minded adventurers by your side and a knowledgeable crew leading the way.
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Cruise Line
Intrepid
Cruise Ship
Ocean Victory 
Passengers
189
Crew
100
Launched
2021
Cruise Code
BXMJ
Itinerary
Welcome to Ireland! Your adventure begins in Dublin, a UNESCO City of Literature famous for its ties to literary greats like James Joyce and, of course, for being the birthplace of Guinness. This afternoon, you’ll board your ship – the Ocean Victory. When you’ve boarded, settle into your cabin, then have a safety briefing at 5 pm. Toast as you set sail into the Irish Sea! If you arrive in Dublin with time to spare, it’s highly recommended you do some exploring. Maybe visit the Guinness Storehouse, St Patrick’s Cathedral or Trinity College for fascinating architecture and history.
Included Meals:
Dinner
Located on the Antrim Coast, Portrush is one of Northern Ireland's most scenic resort towns. Here, you might visit medieval Dunluce Castle (made famous as a filming location for Game of Thrones) or the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway – this volcanic formation consists of around 40,000 interlocking hexagonal basalt columns that emerge from the water, making for a truly striking scene. This afternoon, you’ll visit nearby Rathlin Island, where you’ll see some of Ireland’s largest seabird colonies. Keep an eye out for puffins, guillemots, razorbills, fulmars and kittiwakes.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Tobermory – the largest town on the Isle of Mull. See the golden eagles that frequent the island’s cliffs and the colourful buildings that line the harbour. Immerse yourself in Scottish island life as you rub shoulders with locals in the pubs and cafes that line the streets. Maybe stop to browse the boutique galleries selling works by local artists. You might also visit the Tobermory Distillery – one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit St Kilda, located in the Outer Hebrides just off Scotland’s west coast. This archipelago is Britain’s only dual UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for both its human-made and natural wonders. See the ruins of the stone village – a reminder of the communities who called this island home for 4000 years, living off the abundant colonies of gannets, fulmars and puffins. The final 36 islanders left in 1930 after deeming the land too difficult to farm. You’ll see the cliffs teeming with almost a million birds, including the UK’s largest colony of puffins, and you might catch sight of the endemic St Kilda wren and the Soay sheep – a small breed of sheep that resembles its ancestor from thousands of years ago.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kirkwall is the largest town in the Orkney Islands, located off the northern tip of Scotland. Today, you’ll uncover this town’s Scottish and Norse heritage as you explore its charming narrow streets. St Magnus Cathedral is a highlight – founded in 1137, this sandstone cathedral showcases Romanesque architecture. You might also visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neolithic Heart of Orkney. This archaeological site includes Skara Brae (the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in western Europe), the Ring of Brogdar (emblematic of Orkney, this religious shrine was built sometime around 2500 BC to 2000 BC) and the Standing Stones of Stenness (which might be the earliest henge monument in Britain).
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The charming port town of Invergordon sits in the Scottish Highlands, overlooking the calm waters of the Cromarty Firth. Nearby is the famous Loch Ness, known for the legend of the Loch Ness monster – grab your binoculars and get ready for a day of exploring these mountainous landscapes and learning about the myths that surround this region.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, disembark at Aberdeen, also known as the ‘Granite City’. Say farewell to the crew and your new travel friends, then hop on an included transfer to either Aberdeen Airport or downtown Aberdeen, where your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay to spend more time exploring the Scottish Highlands, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Tour Inclusions
- Witness the distinct volcanic rock formation at UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway, where 40,000 interlocking basalt columns rise from the water on the Antrim Coast.
- Stroll the colourful streets of Tobermory, the largest town on the Isle of Mull. Gaze up at rugged cliffs, explore the mountains on foot and visit the local whisky distillery – one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland!
- Encounter the rich biodiversity of St Kilda – a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its 2000-year-old village ruins and for being home to the UK’s largest colony of Atlantic puffins.
- Uncover the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. This UNESCO-listed group of monuments includes a Neolithic settlement and the Standing Stones of Stenness, which is thought to be the oldest stone circle in Britain.
- Breathe in the crisp mountain air when you explore Invergordon, a port town in the Scottish Highlands. Visit nearby Loch Ness and learn about the legend of the infamous Loch Ness monster.
- Expedition cruise ship (6 nights)
- 6 Breakfasts included
- 5 Lunches included
- 6 Dinners included
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
- Intrepid regularly update their itineraries throughout the year based on feedback and local conditions. Therefore the itinerary you see now may differ from when you booked. Global Journeys will provide you with detailed trip notes at the time of quoting, along with a finalised itinerary and trip notes before your trip departs.
Dates & Pricing
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Thursday
29 Apr 2027
29 Apr 27
Dublin
Wednesday
05 May 2027
05 May 27
Aberdeen
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Intrepid. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Intrepid. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
