Expedition Cruising
Expedition cruises offer visits to out of the way destinations, which are off the beaten tourist track. Accompanied by an Expedition Team many landings ashore will be made by Zodiac landing craft and will appeal to the more adventurous and those who enjoy the natural world.
There are some experiences which words cannot adequately describe such as standing on a crest of an age old glacier, seeing a whale gracefully breach above the sea’s surface, watching a grizzly hunt for spawning salmon in the gushing Alaskan waters or stepping foot on remote tropical islands which are unscathed by the modern world – all this and much more is achievable during one of our expedition cruises which vary from a ‘usual’ cruise in that the itinerary is less defined. Although we set sail with an itinerary, it is the unscheduled events that often become the highlight of the journey and the places visited and the order in which this is achieved will vary depending on wildlife sightings and diversions such as following a whale that may appear at anytime.
For those who enjoy seeing and learning about the wonders of nature, be it birds, mammals, marine life, geology or botany, these cruises offer the perfect environment. In place of the customary Cruise Director and entertainment staff, our expedition cruises are managed by an Expedition Team; a well qualified team of naturalists who travel ashore with you and also provide informative talks onboard. These hand-picked experts are naturalists, historians and ecologists who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm during forays ashore and whilst onboard. They will supervise the daily programme and hold talks and briefings throughout the cruise. The expedition teams have one aim, to make your trip as enjoyable, relaxing and informative as possible.
Islands on the Edge
An island hopping voyage from Portsmouth to Aberdeen aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Fair Isle / Lerwick / Foula / Aberdeen
Wild Scotland
An exploration of the remote islands of Scotland aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Oban / Gigha / Jura / Staffa /& Lunga / Carbost / Loch Scavaig / Stac Lee / St Kilda / Handa / Foula / Papa Stour / Unst / Fetlar / Lerwick / North Ronaldsay / Aberdeen
Atlantic Island Odyssey
An island hopping expedition through the Shetland, Faroe & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Runavik/ Vagur / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
Island Hopping in the Hebrides
A week-long expedition in the Hebrides aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Oban / Staffa / Iona / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Canna / Isle of Skye / Loch Scavaig / Inverie / Lunga / Tobermory / Oban
Britain & Ireland Odyssey
A voyage from Portsmouth to Aberdeen aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Tresco / St Martin’s / Cape Clear / Mizen Head / Skellig Islands / Killybegs / Iona / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Scrabster / Aberdeen
Scottish Island Odyssey
An expedition through the Hebridean, Orkney & Shetland Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Oban / Colonsay / Iona / Staffa / Lunga / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Handa / Inverewe / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Papa Westray / North Ronaldsay / Lerwick / Noss Head / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Passage to Iceland
A voyage from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Kirkwall / Suduroy / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Hofn / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Husavik / Hrisey Island / Akureyri / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Western Fjords / Stykkisholmur / Reykjavik
Atlantic Island Odyssey
An island hopping expedition through the Shetland, Faroe & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Runavik/ Vagur / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
Natural Wonders of Iceland
A circumnavigation of Iceland aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Reykjavik / Golden Circle / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Hofn / Westman Islands / Reykjavik
Scottish Island Odyssey
An expedition through the Hebridean, Orkney & Shetland Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Oban / Colonsay / Iona / Staffa / Lunga / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Handa / Inverewe / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Papa Westray / North Ronaldsay / Lerwick / Noss Head / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Celtic Island Odyssey
A voyage from Aberdeen to Liverpool aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
Alaska's Inside Passage
An Expedition exploring the Alaskan Coast & Inside Passage aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Vancouver / British Columbia’s Inside Passage / Wrangell / Petersburg / Kupreanof Island / Endicott Arm / Tracy Arm / Chichagof Island / Hubbard Glacier / Tsaa Fjord / Kodiak Island / Homer / Katmai National Park / Seward / Seattle
Tour at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Islands on the Edge | 1616 MayMay 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Fair Isle / Lerwick / Foula / Aberdeen
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| Wild Scotland | 1717 MayMay 2025 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Oban / Gigha / Jura / Staffa /& Lunga / Carbost / Loch Scavaig / Stac Lee / St Kilda / Handa / Foula / Papa Stour / Unst / Fetlar / Lerwick / North Ronaldsay / Aberdeen
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| Atlantic Island Odyssey | 2727 MayMay 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Runavik/ Vagur / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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| Island Hopping in the Hebrides | 808 JuneJun 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Oban / Staffa / Iona / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Canna / Isle of Skye / Loch Scavaig / Inverie / Lunga / Tobermory / Oban
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| Britain & Ireland Odyssey | 1111 JuneJun 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Tresco / St Martin’s / Cape Clear / Mizen Head / Skellig Islands / Killybegs / Iona / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Scrabster / Aberdeen
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| Scottish Island Odyssey | 1515 JuneJun 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Oban / Colonsay / Iona / Staffa / Lunga / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Handa / Inverewe / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Papa Westray / North Ronaldsay / Lerwick / Noss Head / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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| Passage to Iceland | 2121 JuneJun 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Kirkwall / Suduroy / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Hofn / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Husavik / Hrisey Island / Akureyri / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Western Fjords / Stykkisholmur / Reykjavik
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| Atlantic Island Odyssey | 2525 JuneJun 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Runavik/ Vagur / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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| Natural Wonders of Iceland | 303 JulyJul 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Reykjavik / Golden Circle / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Hofn / Westman Islands / Reykjavik
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| Scottish Island Odyssey | 707 JulyJul 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Oban / Colonsay / Iona / Staffa / Lunga / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Handa / Inverewe / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Papa Westray / North Ronaldsay / Lerwick / Noss Head / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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| Celtic Island Odyssey | 1717 JulyJul 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
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| Alaska's Inside Passage | 2727 JulyJul 2025 | Hanseatic Inspiration / Spirit / Nature | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Vancouver / British Columbia’s Inside Passage / Wrangell / Petersburg / Kupreanof Island / Endicott Arm / Tracy Arm / Chichagof Island / Hubbard Glacier / Tsaa Fjord / Kodiak Island / Homer / Katmai National Park / Seward / Seattle
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