Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Aberdeen
Aberdeen- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner onboard with expedition team)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner onboard with expedition team introduction
Optional Activities
- Explore Aberdeen at leisure
- Day 2
Kirkwall
Kirkwall- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Your Choice experience - Option 1: Orkney Treasures including Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae visitor centre, ancient stone dwellings, and Skaill House
- Your Choice experience - Option 2: The Heart of Neolithic Orkney including Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, Barnhouse settlement, bird hide at Harray Loch, and St Magnus Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Kirkwall harbour and historic centre at leisure
Landmarks Ring of Brodgar Standing Stones of Stenness Skara Brae Skaill House St Magnus Cathedral - Day 3
Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Explore Fair Isle landing sites (conditions permitting)
- Visit Fair Isle bird observatory area
- Hike Fair Isle landscapes
- Visit Fair Isle museum
- Wildlife observation of seabirds and marine mammals
Optional Activities
- Meet with local Fair Isle residents
- Guided nature walks (specific arrangements dependent on landing)
Landmarks Fair Isle Fair Isle Bird Observatory - Day 4
Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Visit Jarlshof archaeological site
- Explore Noss National Nature Reserve seabird cliffs
- Wildlife observation of seabirds and seals
Landmarks Jarlshof Noss National Nature Reserve - Day 5
Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Visit Mousa Broch Iron Age fortified tower
- Wildlife observation of seals and otters
Landmarks Mousa Broch - Day 6
Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Explore Orkney islands (specific sites dependent on conditions and wind)
Optional Activities
- Coastal hiking
- Kayaking excursions (conditions permitting)
- Day 7
Papa Westray - Outer Hebrides
Papa Westray - Outer Hebrides- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Visit Knap of Howar Neolithic stone houses
- Experience local pub on Papa Westray
- Visit Callanish Standing Stones on Isle of Lewis
Optional Activities
- Listen to Poor Man's Corner folk ensemble at pub (if performing)
Landmarks Knap of Howar Callanish Standing Stones - Day 8
St Kilda
St Kilda- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Explore St Kilda archipelago landing sites (weather permitting)
- View abandoned stone homes
- Observe seabird colonies on cliffs and sea stacks
Landmarks St Kilda - Day 9
Inner Hebrides
Inner Hebrides- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Land on Isle of Eigg with scenic walks and wildlife viewing
- Visit Loch Scavaig on Isle of Skye (weather permitting)
- Walk towards Loch Coruisk for Cuillin peak views
- Cruise into secluded lochs (conditions permitting)
- Wildlife observation of whales, dolphins, otters, seals, and basking sharks
Optional Activities
- Visit island reserve with red deer and white-tailed eagles (conditions permitting)
- Extended hiking for experienced hikers towards Loch Coruisk
- Kayaking in sheltered lochs or towards Soay shark-fishing station remains
Landmarks Isle of Eigg Loch Scavaig Loch Coruisk Black Cuillin Red Cuillin - Day 10
Staffa - Iona
Staffa - Iona- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
Included Activities
- Explore Fingal's Cave on Staffa by Zodiac or landing walk
- View basalt columns and cave acoustics
- Visit puffins in season
- Visit Iona monastery site established by St Columba
- Explore Iona as pilgrimage destination and burial site of early Scottish kings
Landmarks Fingal's Cave Staffa Iona - Day 11
Troon
Troon- Meals
- Breakfast
