Itinerary
- Day 1
Glasgow
You'll arrive in Glasgow and head to Greenock to board MS Spitsbergen for your expedition cruise. Before settling in, check out the city's Art Nouveau architecture and cultural spots around town. Once on board, you'll meet the expedition team and have dinner as the ship departs into the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner aboard MS Spitsbergen)
Included Activities
- Meet the Expedition Team
- Dinner aboard MS Spitsbergen
- Ship orientation
Optional Activities
- Explore Glasgow's Art Nouveau architecture by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
- Visit Glasgow museums and galleries
- Explore Glasgow parks
Landmarks Greenock - Day 2
Isle of Arran
The ship reaches the Isle of Arran, where wildlife spotting starts right away with hikes up to Goat Fell for sweeping views. You can walk through Brodick Castle's woodlands and gardens, then visit the Machrie Moor Stone Circle. Later, tour the Isle of Arran Distillery to sample their local malt whisky and learn how they make it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife spotting expedition on Isle of Arran
- Escorted landing with small expedition boats
- Exploration of Brodick Castle woodlands and gardens
- Visit to Machrie Moor Stone Circle
- Isle of Arran Distillery tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Hike with views of Goat Fell
- Search for Scotland's 'Big Five' wildlife (Golden Eagle, red deer, red squirrel, otter, harbour seal)
Landmarks Brodick Castle Machrie Moor Stone Circle Goat Fell 
- Day 3
Outer Hebrides
You'll explore the remote southern Outer Hebrides, landing on Vatersay's white sand beaches where the Hebridean Way begins. After that, small expedition boats take you to Mingulay (weather dependent) to see massive bird colonies on the Carnan Cliffs, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars nesting in huge numbers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature landing on Vatersay beaches
- Exploration of Vatersay
- Bird colony observation on Mingulay
- Expedition boat tour around Mingulay (weather permitting)
- Carnan Cliffs viewing
Landmarks Vatersay Mingulay Carnan Cliffs Hebridean Way - Day 4
Isle of Mull
Tobermory on the Isle of Mull comes into view with its brightly coloured Georgian houses lining the fishing port. You'll visit the Mull Museum, try local whisky, and walk around Aros Park by the loch. The area offers exceptional birding, and you might see otters, dolphins, or porpoises in the Loch Sunart Marine Protected Area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Mull Museum
- Exploration of Tobermory
- Visit to Baliscate Standing Stones
- Loch Sunart exploration (weather and wildlife permitting)
Optional Activities
- Local whisky tasting
- Stroll around Aros Park
- Wildlife spotting for Golden Eagles and White-tailed Eagles
Landmarks Tobermory Mull Museum Aros Park Baliscate Standing Stones Loch Sunart - Day 5
Fort William
Sailing into Loch Linnhe brings you to Fort William, known locally as Britain's Outdoor Capital. Explore the Highland landscape, visit the town's whisky distillery, and take a scenic walk at Glen Nevis. You can also learn about the dramatic history and glacial geology of Glen Coe National Scenic Area nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival at Fort William
Optional Activities
- Fort William whisky distillery tour and tasting
- Scenic walk at Glen Nevis
- Exploration of Glen Coe
Landmarks Fort William Loch Linnhe Glen Nevis Glen Coe 
- Day 6
Islay
Islay comes into focus, and you'll see why locals call it the Queen of the Hebrides with its rugged uplands and world-famous peaty single malts. Head to Port Ellen to visit three of the island's nine distilleries, including Laphroaig and Ardbeg. The beaches and waters offer chances to spot over 200 bird species, dolphins, and basking sharks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Islay
Optional Activities
- Distillery tours at Laphroaig
- Distillery tours at Ardbeg
- Other distillery tours from Port Ellen area
- Whisky tasting
- Wildlife spotting for birds, dolphins and basking sharks
Landmarks Islay Port Ellen Laphroaig Distillery Ardbeg Distillery 
- Day 7
Glasgow
Your expedition cruise ends as you return to Glasgow at Greenock. After disembarking, explore the Victorian architecture of Glasgow's west end along the Firth of Clyde shores, with views toward Argyll's high hills. Learn about the city's fishing and shipping heritage before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Glasgow's west end Victorian architecture
- Visit Glasgow museums and galleries
- Explore Glasgow parks
Landmarks Glasgow Firth of Clyde Greenock
