Itinerary
- 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 (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of the Royal Mile
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Edinburgh Castle audio tour including Royal Palace, Crown Jewels, Mons Meg, and Scottish National War Memorial
- Exploration time at Edinburgh Castle precinct and Royal Mile
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants and pubs in Edinburgh (own expense)
Landmarks Palace of Holyroodhouse Church of Canongate Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile - Day 3
Hebrides Archipelago
Hebrides Archipelago- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Hebrides archipelago
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
- Day 4
Inner Hebrides
Inner Hebrides- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Visit Iona and explore the historic monastery site
- Explore Fingal's Cave on Staffa (by Zodiac or shore landing)
- Puffin viewing on Staffa and Isle of Eigg
- Landing on Isle of Eigg with hiking among wildflowers
- Optional landing at Loch Scavaig in the Cuillins (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Loch Coruisk for views of the Cuillins (weather permitting)
- Kayaking around Loch Scavaig, into Loch Coruisk, exploring Island of Soay and abandoned shark fishing station
Landmarks Iona Fingal's Cave Isle of Eigg Cuillin Hills Loch Scavaig Loch Coruisk Island of Soay - Day 5
Isle of Lewis
Isle of Lewis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Visit to Standing Stones of Callanais
Landmarks Standing Stones of Callanais - Day 6
Outer Hebrides - St Kilda
Outer Hebrides - St Kilda- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Landing at St Kilda (weather permitting)
- Exploration of derelict crofts
- Seabird viewing and observation of sea stacks
Landmarks St Kilda 
- Day 7
Kirkwall
Kirkwall- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Kirkwall town and old town streets
Optional Activities
- Option 1: Orkney Treasures guided tour - Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, ancient village of Skara Brae with visitor centre, and Skaill House
- Option 2: The Heart of Neolithic Orkney guided tour - 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 Maes Howes 
- Day 8
Shetland Islands - Papa Westray
Shetland Islands - Papa Westray- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Visit Knap of Howar ancient house site
- Meeting with locals on Papa Westray
- Scottish dance and folk music performance by Poor Man's Corner
Optional Activities
- Drinks and socializing at the local pub during folk performance
Landmarks Knap of Howar Papa Westray - Day 9
Shetland Islands - Lerwick and Noss
Shetland Islands - Lerwick and Noss- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lerwick town
- Visit to Island of Noss National Nature Reserve
- Seabird and marine wildlife viewing
Landmarks Lerwick Island of Noss - Day 10
Shetland Islands - Jarlshof and Mousa
Shetland Islands - Jarlshof and Mousa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Visit Jarlshof archaeological site
- Exploration of Mousa Broch Iron Age tower
- Seal, otter, and seabird viewing
Optional Activities
- Night visit to Mousa Broch to observe storm petrels (weather permitting)
Landmarks Jarlshof Mousa Broch Island of Mousa - Day 11
Fair Isle
Fair Isle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching and seabird viewing
- Wildflower and plant observation
- Meeting with local islanders
- Marine wildlife viewing (seals, dolphins, whales)
Optional Activities
- Guided island hike
- Visit to Fair Isle museum
Landmarks Fair Isle 
- Day 12
Aberdeen
Aberdeen- Meals
- Breakfast
