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Ocean Endeavour, Scotland Slowly ex Aberdeen to Greenock

Cruise Ocean Endeavour, Scotland Slowly ex Aberdeen to Greenock
Cruise Line Adventure Canada
Ship Ocean Endeavour
Destination EU British Isles
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Aberdeen to Greenock aboard Ocean Endeavour.
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 03 Jun 2025
Cruise Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Aberdeen to Glasgow aboard Ocean Endeavour.

Day 1: Aberdeen, Scotland - Begin your adventure!
Many of Aberdeen’s historic stone buildings are made of locally quarried granite; high in mica, they can sparkle like silver. The city is famed for its forty-five parks, gardens, and floral displays. In recent years, Aberdeen has become the gateway to the North Sea oil industry, but the city retains its old world charm and is a wonderful place for a walkabout.

Day 2: Kirkwall, Orkney - Visit the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wander through the stone walls of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll find the 4,000-year-old Ring of Brodgar. Tour the Hall of Clestrain, childhood home of Arctic explorer John Rae. In Kirkwall, let yourself be captivated by the city’s sights, dominated by the massive St. Magnus Cathedral dating back to 1137. Experience its lively pubs, vibrant music scene, fabulous shopping opportunities, and thriving artisan community. Step back 5,000 years to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. Considered one of the most important Neolithic ruins in Europe today, wander the well-preserved stone houses and learn what daily life was like here.

Day 3: Fair Isle - Enjoy Birdwatching and Serene Island Culture
Journey to charming Fair Isle, once a Viking hub and now an idyllic island colony of artists and shepherds. Keep your binoculars handy to spot some of the 350 bird species that the island boasts, including puffins and great skuas in substantial numbers. Take a tour of the local museum, dedicated to preserving the island's heritage.

Day 4–5: Papa Stour and Foula - Take a Zodiac Cruise
Explore the rugged coastline and spot flourishing marine and bird life among Papa Stour’s cliffs, caves, sea stacks, and blowholes on a Zodiac cruise. Call in at sweet and petite Foula, twenty-three kilometres west of the Shetland Islands, home to just a few dozen folks, many of whom preserve traditional methods of agriculture and subsistence. Keep an eye out for the Arctic terns, red-throated divers, and great skuas that may be found here.

Day 6: Stornoway, Lewis - Witness Modern and Ancient Scottish Culture
Visit Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, a Gaelic stronghold and the capital of the largest of the Hebrides. Browse charming shops to purchase the island’s famous tweed. Meander through one of Britain’s most important Stone Age sites, Calanais Standing Stones, which are said to be giants who were punished by St. Kieran for refusing to convert to Christianity. Experience the living history at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, where you can learn about a typical crofting township of the last century. Explore the blackhouses and traditional activities, including the weaving of the famous Harris Tweed. Discover Dun Carloway Broch, a uniquely Scottish site perched on a rocky mound. See this ancient structure, standing at an impressive nine metres tall.

Day 7: St. Kilda - Journey to St. Kilda UNESCO World Heritage Site
The archipelago known as St. Kilda was inhabited until 1930. Today, St. Kilda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protecting fascinating ruins as well as natural heritage features. Seabirds thrive on the island of Hirta, which is also home to feral sheep left by the departing islanders. Enormous cliffs offer dramatic ocean views for our hikers!

Day 8: Skye - Enjoy Photography, Birdwatching, and Hiking
Whether you’re a hiker, photographer, or birder, you will love a visit to Skye. Cruise the southwestern shore of this large island keeping a keen eye out for species like common sandpiper, oystercatcher, gannets, and razorbills. Delight in the opportunity to witness these remarkable creatures in their natural environment and add unique sightings to your birdwatching list. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Skye's mountainous landscapes and choose the level of activity that suits you best for a walk, hike, or trek among the awe-inspiring Cuillin Hills, one of Britain's finest mountainscapes.

Day 9: Iona and Staffa - Make a Pilgrimage to Iona Abbey and Fingal's Cave
Visit Iona, where St. Columba established his monastery—the burial place of kings. Admire the beautifully restored Iona Abbey complex, which preserves two outstanding crosses dating as far back as the eighth century. Take a Zodiac cruise at the Isle of Staffa, famed for basaltic formations and numerous caves, the best-known being Fingal’s Cave. See for yourself why it is originally known in Gaelic as “the melodious cave” and provided the inspiration for Mendelssohn’s overture, The Hebrides.

Day 10: Islay - Tour the Loch Finlaggan Historic Site
Explore the renowned Loch Finlaggan Historic Site, tucked away in the enchanting Islay, also known as the Queen of the Hebrides. Immerse yourself in the rich history and heritage of the region. Indulge in the stories of Scottish nobility at the ancient seat of the Lord of the Isles and Clan Donald in the Finlagglan Castle. Delve into its captivating past and marvel at the artefacts on display in the site's museum. If you’re a Scotch lover (and who isn’t?), take the opportunity to enhance your journey with an optional excursion to the world-renowned whisky distilleries that the island is famous for.

Day 11: Glasgow/Greenock, Scotland - Wave a Fond Farewell
Complete your journey by disembarking the Ocean Endeavour from Greenock in the morning and taking a coach transfer to Glasgow. Say your farewells in this city of rich maritime history that was a major shipbuilding and import centre.
Sailing Dates
03 Jun 2025
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
3 Jun 2025 Aberdeen, Scotland Embark
4 Jun 2025 Kirkwall, Scotland
5 Jun 2025 Fair Isle Shetland Islands
6 Jun 2025 Papa Stour, Shetland Islands
7 Jun 2025 Foula, Scotland
8 Jun 2025 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - Scotland
9 Jun 2025 St Kilda, Scotland
10 Jun 2025 Isle of Skye, Scotland
11 Jun 2025 Iona, Scotland
11 Jun 2025 Staffa Island, Scotland
12 Jun 2025 Islay, Scotland
13 Jun 2025 Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland Disembark
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