Package Duration: 11 nights Cruise & Stay
Package Starts: 12 June 2025 at Glasgow hotel
Cruise Starts: 13 June 2025, from Greenock, Scotland
Cruise Ends: 23 June 2025, into Aberdeen, Scotland
Package Ends: 23 June 2025, into Aberdeen, Scotland
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** ALL PRICES IN USD **
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HIGHLIGHTS...
• Appreciate Scotland`s picturesque shorelines and fascinating maritime heritage
• Wander among monuments at the heart of the Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Experience island life on Foula in the Shetlands
• View the largest seabird colony in the United Kingdom at the cliffs of St. Kilda
• Indulge in tranquil island culture and fantastic bird spotting on Fair Isle
• Journey through Scotland`s sacred past at Iona Abbey
• Take a Zodiac cruise through Fingal`s Cave - famed for its towering basaltic columns and natural acoustics
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SCOTLAND SLOWLY Cruise-Stay package includes:
- BONUS free 1 nights accommodation in Glasgow pre-cruise
- 10 night expedition cruise aboard the Ocean Endeavour from Greenock to Aberdeen including:
- The expertise and company of the English speaking Adventure Canada expedition staff
- Complimentary expedition wind and water resistant jacket (yours to keep)
- Complimentary use of gumboots (loan onboard)
- Onboard educational presentations
- All shipboard meals, including on deck barbeques & afternoon tea, 24-hour coffee, tea and snacks
- Hors d`ouevres & snacks during evening recaps
- Zodiac tours and cruises
- Port taxes
Special Conditions
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in USD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (08Jul24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Valid until sold out/withdrawn.
Special Validity Dates
Special is valid from 8 July 2024 to 13 May 2025 or until sold out/withdrawn.
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date
Activity
12 Jun 2025
Make your own way to Glasgow hotel by 12 June, check in for one night stay
13 Jun 2025
Make your own way to port at Greenock, embark Ocean Endeavour ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
13 Jun 2025
Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland
14 Jun 2025
Islay, Scotland
15 Jun 2025
Staffa Island, Scotland
15 Jun 2025
Iona, Scotland
16 Jun 2025
Isle of Skye, Scotland
17 Jun 2025
St Kilda, Scotland
18 Jun 2025
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - Scotland
19 Jun 2025
Papa Stour, Shetland Islands
20 Jun 2025
Foula, Scotland
21 Jun 2025
Fair Isle Shetland Islands
22 Jun 2025
Kirkwall, Scotland
23 Jun 2025
Aberdeen, Scotland
10 Night Cruise sailing from Greenock to Aberdeen aboard Ocean Endeavour.
Day 1: Glasgow, Scotland
The Adventure Begins
Greenock has a rich maritime history and was a major shipbuilding and import centre. Here, we'll embark and start our journey.
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 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, Callanish’s 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 7–8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Aberdeen, Scotland
Wave a Fond Farewell
Complete your journey by disembarking in Aberdeen.
Many of the historic stone buildings here are made of locally quarried granite; high in mica, they can sparkle like silver. The city is also famed for its forty-five parks, gardens, and floral displays.
Say your farewells in this modern city that retains its old-world charm.
Sailing with a maximum of 198-passengers, Ocean Endeavour is the perfect vessel for expedition cruising. Outfitted with twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, multiple lounges and a top deck observation room, she is purpose-built for passenger experiences in remote environments. The Ocean Endeavour boasts a 1B ice class, enabling her to freely explore throughout the Arctic summer.
Launched in 1982, she has had numerous upgrades, most recently in 2010 and 2014. At 137 meters (450ft) in length, Ocean Endeavour has plenty of interior and exterior space. Enjoy multiple decks offering comfortable lounge chairs, outdoor dining, a swimming pool, sauna and even a hot tub! The spacious interiors allow for multiple workshops and presentations to occur simultaneously. Community is at the heart of Adventure Canada’s expedition experience. We gather together to learn, enjoy a drink, sing a song or share a yarn – connecting with one and other. The three lounges aboard Ocean Endeavour are fantastic public spaces for seminars, events and dialogue.
Ocean Endeavour’s crew is experienced, and friendly. Her shallow draft and maneuverability allow her to access isolated fiords, bays and secluded communities. The stylish vessel is at home among the glorious settings we seek. Enjoy the class and comfort of a boutique hotel, while venturing to some of the world’s last great frontiers aboard the Ocean Endeavour!
Ship Profile & Stats
Maiden voyage: 1982
Refurbished: 2014
Length: 137 metres
Beam: 21 metres
Ship registration: Finland
Passenger capacity (dbl): 198
Ship Amenities
Television
Radio
Air Conditioning
Ship Facilities
Children's Swiming Pool
Shopping Boutique
Cafe Katarina
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Swimming Pool
Polaris Restaurant
Neptune Lounge
Founded in 1987, Adventure Canada was created to bring travellers to Canada's "blank spaces", those areas whose remoteness alone made them special. Over the last fifteen years, along with our guests, we have discovered that there is so much that is extraordinary about the places we travel, from the landscape, wildlife and culture to the history, art and archeology that is unique to every destination. It is our belief that there is so much to see “beyond the binoculars” that drives us to delve deeper into our favourite places with every expedition and continually seek out new destinations.
We travel by small expedition ship, the best suited mode of transportation for remote exploration. The number of passengers on our voyages run between 45 and 100, depending on the ship we choose. We believe that these small vessels are superior, as they not only allow us to gain access to places not accessible by larger vessels, but our fleet of Zodiac landing craft permit us to visit some of the most remote places imaginable - the key to expeditionary travel.
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck seven, picture window, two lower berths, private bath, refrigerator
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck five & seven, picture window, two lower berths, private bath
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck five & seven, picture window, two lower berths, private bath, refrigerator
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck eight, large picture window (partial obstruction), two lower berths, private bath, refrigerator
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck seven and eight, picture windows (obstructed view), two lower berth or matrimonial bed, private bath, refrigerator
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck five, picture window, two lower berths, private bath
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck four, porthole window, two lower berths, private bath
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck five. Interior Cabin, two lower berths, private bath
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck four. Interior Cabin, three lower berths, private bath
The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning.
Deck four. Interior Cabin, four lower berths, private bath
From
US $11,896*
per person
*All prices are per person twin share unless stated as solo, triple or quad share.
