Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed)
- Day 2
Edinburgh to Troon
Edinburgh to Troon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of the Royal Mile including the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Church of Canongate, and Scottish Parliament House
- Audio tour of Edinburgh Castle including the Royal Palace, Crown Jewels, Mons Meg, and Scottish National War Memorial
- Exploration time in Edinburgh Castle precinct and Royal Mile
Optional Activities
- Lunch at pubs and restaurants in the Royal Mile area (own expense)
Landmarks Palace of Holyroodhouse Church of Canongate Scottish Parliament House Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile - Day 3
Inner Hebrides
Inner Hebrides- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Exploration of the Hebrides archipelago by Zodiac
- Wildlife viewing including potential sightings of whales, dolphins, otters, seals, and basking sharks
- Kayaking instruction and expedition around islets and waterways
Optional Activities
- Hiking among remote lochs and mountains
- Visit to island reserve with red deer and white-tailed sea eagles
Landmarks Iona - Day 4
Inner Hebrides
Inner Hebrides- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Hiking on Isle of Eigg and Isle of Skye among wildflowers
- Hike to Loch Coruisk from Loch Scavaig in the Cuillin Hills
- Kayaking around Loch Scavaig and into Loch Coruisk
Optional Activities
- Extended hiking for keener hikers (weather permitting)
- Exploration of Soay island and abandoned shark fishing station by kayak
Landmarks Isle of Eigg Isle of Skye Cuillin Hills Loch Scavaig Loch Coruisk Soay 
- Day 5
Outer Hebrides
Outer Hebrides- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Visit to Callanais Standing Stones dating from approximately 3,000 BCE
- Visit to St Kilda World Heritage Site including exploration of derelict crofts and seabird colony
Landmarks Isle of Lewis Callanais Standing Stones St Kilda - Day 6
Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Orkney Islands by Zodiac
- Visit to World Heritage Neolithic sites
- Seabird watching along sea cliffs
Optional Activities
- Hiking along sea cliffs and cliff top paths
- Kayaking exploration of Orkney's coastline
Landmarks Orkney Islands - Day 7
Papa Westray
Papa Westray- Meals
- Dinner (Evening with refreshments at local pub with traditional Scottish music and dance)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Visit to Knap of Howar
- Scottish dance and folk ensemble performance at local pub
- Traditional music performance by Poor Man's Corner
Landmarks Knap of Howar - Day 8
Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Visit to Jarlshof archaeological site
- Visit to Mousa Broch Iron Age fortified tower
Optional Activities
- Night visit to Mousa Broch to see nesting storm petrels
- Wildlife viewing of seals, otters, and birds
Landmarks Jarlshof Mousa Broch - Day 9
Fair Isle
Fair Isle- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Fair Isle
- Bird watching opportunities
Landmarks Fair Isle - Day 10
Fair Isle and Papa Stour
Fair Isle and Papa Stour- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Seabird viewing on Fair Isle
- Exploration of Fair Isle's flowering plants and wildflower areas
Optional Activities
- Hiking on Fair Isle
- Visit to Fair Isle museum
- Exploration of Papa Stour's caves, arches, stacks, and skerries
- Wildlife viewing of seals and whales in surrounding waters
Landmarks Fair Isle Papa Stour - Day 11
Kirkwall
Kirkwall- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Optional Activities
- Orkney Treasures shore excursion: Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, ancient village of Skara Brae with visitor centre, and Skaill House historic manor
- The Heart of Neolithic Orkney shore excursion: Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, ancient Neolithic village of Barnhouse, bird hide at Harray Loch, and St Magnus Cathedral
Landmarks Kirkwall Standing Stones of Stenness Ring of Brodgar Skara Brae Skaill House Barnhouse Harray Loch St Magnus Cathedral - Day 12
Aberdeen
Aberdeen- Meals
- Breakfast
