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British Isles – Remote Islands, Natural Wonders and a Diverse Coastline

13 days
From Dover to Ardbeg
4.0
3 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Island Hopping
Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dover

    Meals
    Dinner (First dinner aboard MS Maud)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Expedition Team
    • First dinner aboard ship
    • Receive complimentary expedition jacket

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the White Cliffs at St. Margaret's Bay
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    St. Margaret's Bay
  2. Day 2

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Access to Observation Deck
    • Visit Science Center
    • Use ship's gym and hot tubs
    • Photography tips from onboard photographer
    • Talks and briefings from Expedition Team
    • Access to Explorer Lounge
    • Use of panoramic sauna
  3. Day 3

    St. David's

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to St. David's and its 12th-century cathedral
    • Explore Pembrokeshire coastal path

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Lower Fishguard harbor
    • Explore Main Town of Fishguard
    Landmarks
    St. David's Cathedral
    Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
    Preseli Hills
  4. Day 4

    Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Cathedral Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ulster Museum
    • Visit Belfast Castle
    • Explore Botanic Gardens
    • Visit St. Anne's Cathedral
    • See City Hall and Grand Opera House in Donegall Square
    • Visit Giant's Causeway
    • Explore northern coastline and cliffs
    Landmarks
    St. Anne's Cathedral
    City Hall Belfast
    Grand Opera House Belfast
    Ulster Museum
    Belfast Castle
    Botanic Gardens Belfast
    Giant's Causeway
  5. Day 4

    Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Cathedral Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ulster Museum
    • Visit Belfast Castle
    • Explore Botanic Gardens
    • Visit St. Anne's Cathedral
    • See City Hall and Grand Opera House in Donegall Square
    • Visit Giant's Causeway
    • Explore northern coastline and cliffs
    Landmarks
    St. Anne's Cathedral
    City Hall Belfast
    Grand Opera House Belfast
    Ulster Museum
    Belfast Castle
    Botanic Gardens Belfast
    Giant's Causeway
  6. Day 5

    Outer Hebrides (Barra or Vatersay)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
    • Wildlife viewing and exploration of coves and beaches
    Landmarks
    Barra
    Vatersay
    Castlebay
  7. Day 5

    Outer Hebrides (Barra or Vatersay)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
    • Wildlife viewing and exploration of coves and beaches
    Landmarks
    Barra
    Vatersay
    Castlebay
  8. Day 6

    Kirkwall

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Kirkwall on foot
    • Visit to St. Magnus Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Earl's Palace ruins
    • Bus trip to Neolithic settlement of Scara Brae
    • Visit Highland Park distillery
    • Visit Scapa distillery
    • Visit Orkney Distillery
    Landmarks
    St. Magnus Cathedral
    Earl's Palace
    Scara Brae
    Highland Park Distillery
    Scapa Distillery
    Orkney Distillery
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 7

    Stornoway

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lews Castle
    • Exploration of surrounding area for wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Callanish standing stones
    • Visit Dun Carloway
    • Coastal walks on Dalmore, Dalbeg, or Garry beaches
    • Purchase Harris Tweed souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Lews Castle
    Callanish Standing Stones
    Dun Carloway
    Dalmore Beach
    Dalbeg Beach
    Garry Beach
  10. Day 8

    Islay

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Islay's natural and archaeological sites

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ancient monoliths
    • Explore Finlaggan settlement
    • Wildlife viewing
    • Beach exploration
    • Visit Laphroaig distillery
    • Visit Ardbeg distillery
    • Visit other distilleries near Port Ellen
    Landmarks
    Finlaggan
    Laphroaig Distillery
    Ardbeg Distillery
    Port Ellen
  11. Day 9

    Douglas

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Douglas

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Manx Museum
    • View St. Thomas' Church murals
    • Explore Peel Castle
    Landmarks
    Manx Museum
    St. Thomas' Church
    Peel Castle
  12. Day 10

    Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Waterford

    Optional Activities

    • Walk the Viking Triangle
    • Explore Waterford Greenway
    • Visit Kilkenny Castle
    • View crystal glass production
    Landmarks
    Viking Triangle Waterford
    Waterford Greenway
    Kilkenny Castle
  13. Day 11

    Isles of Scilly

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Isles of Scilly

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tresco's white-sand beaches
    • Visit Abbey Gardens on Tresco
    • Visit St. Mary's
    • Trip around archipelago to visit shipwreck sites
    • Seal spotting
    • Bird sanctuary tour of Annet
    Landmarks
    Abbey Gardens
    St. Mary's
    Annet
  14. Day 12

    Dartmouth

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Lunch (Lunch in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included), Dinner (Dinner in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Dartmouth and surrounding area

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Britannia Naval College
    • Visit Dartmouth Castle
    • Coastal walks and trail exploration
    • Enjoy local seafood
    • Try local fudge
    • Enjoy Devonshire cream tea
    Landmarks
    Royal Britannia Naval College
    Dartmouth Castle
    River Dart
  15. Day 13

    Dover

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim with beverages included)
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover

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Cancellation policy

Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Maud
    MS Maud
    MS Maud, previously MS Midnatsol, is named after one of the most famous polar vessels of all time, Roald Amundsens “Maud” from 1917. The… Read more
    Capacity
    500 - 970
    Built
    2003 Last Refurbishment: 2021
    Guests
    Crew
    75
    Length
    136 m / 446 ft
    Width
    22 m / 72 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    16140 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 28 kph / 17 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    262
    Deck
    9
    Deck with Cabins

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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