Scotland's Wild Isles – Shetland, Orkney, and Inner Hebrides
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Explorer · 7 days
Day 1: Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to the city center. Explore the city—known throughout time for its hill fort, now the iconic Edinburgh Castle—at your own pace before embarking the ship in the afternoon. Day 2: Rounding the most northern region of the United Kingdom, spend the next three days winding your way south through the Shetland and Orkney Islands, both with their own heritage and traditions. The Shetland Islands are comprised of 16 individual islands and offer the chance to delve into their Viking and Norwegian roots, as well as their farming culture on the edge of the ocean. The Orkney Islands offer their own highlights including the capital of Kirkwall and the famed harbor…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Explorer |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | Northern Europe & British Isles |
| Departures | 5 listed · 2027-06-02 to 2028-05-12 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Day 2 | Shetland Islands, United Kingdom |
| Day 3 | Captain's Choice |
| Day 4 | Orkney Islands, United Kingdom |
| Day 5 | Loch Ewe, United Kingdom |
| Day 6 | Portree, United Kingdom |
| Day 7 | Rathlin Island, United Kingdom |
| Day 8 | Dublin, Ireland |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-06-02 | 2027-06-09 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2027-06-09 | 2027-06-16 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-04-28 | 2028-05-05 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-05-05 | 2028-05-12 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-05-12 | 2028-05-19 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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