25 May 2027
Twin share
£4,935pp
Escorted tour
North Atlantic Cruise: Scotland, Faroes & Iceland – 10 Days
Iona, St Kilda, the Faroe Islands and Iceland by polar-class expedition ship, with an expert team and full board.
10 days
From £4,935
Tour overview
This 10-day expedition cruise sails north from Scotland to Iceland through the islands of the North Atlantic, linking ancient pilgrimage sites, remote seabird colonies and Nordic harbour towns. You travel aboard the Ocean Victory, a modern polar-class ship with an X-Bow for stability, staying nine nights in an outside-view stateroom, most with balconies, with observation decks, hydraulic viewing platforms and two outdoor hot tubs. An expedition team leads shore visits and lectures, and all meals are included on board. The voyage is open to travellers aged 12 and over, with a transfer to Reykjavik airport or the city centre at the end.
You board in Troon on the Firth of Clyde and sail to Iona, where St Columba founded his abbey in AD563 and brought Christianity to Scotland. In Stornoway, capital of the Western Isles and a stronghold of the Gaelic language, you can visit the Calanais Stones, a Neolithic stone circle some 5,000 years old. Weather permitting, you then land on St Kilda, Britain's only dual UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the ruins of a village abandoned in 1930 stand among vast colonies of gannets, fulmars and puffins.
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In the Faroe Islands you visit Vágur on Suðuroy, with its clifftop views and dramatically sited football pitch, and Tórshavn, one of the world's smallest capitals, with its turf-roofed old town and National Gallery. A day at sea crossing the Norwegian Sea brings seabird-watching on deck and lectures on the region's history and ecology.
Reaching Iceland, you explore Djúpivogur, a harbour town framed by fjords and known for its granite egg sculptures, and Heimaey in the volcanic Westman Islands, where lava from the 1973 Eldfell eruption buried part of the town. The voyage ends in Reykjavik.
The physical rating is low, though landings by Zodiac depend on weather and sea conditions. This cruise suits curious travellers and birdwatchers who want to see some of Europe's most remote islands in comfort. Late spring is a fine time to visit, with long days and seabird colonies at their busiest, and the expedition team shares its knowledge of the islands throughout.
Trip highlights
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Iona Abbey (Day 2)
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The Calanais Stones on the Isle of Lewis (Day 3)
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St Kilda, Britain's only dual World Heritage Site (Day 4)
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Vágur and Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands (Days 5–6)
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Seabird-watching on the Norwegian Sea (Day 7)
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Heimaey in the Westman Islands (Day 9)
Your route
10 stops from Troon to Reykjavik
- Troon Day 1
- Iona Day 2
- Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) Day 3
- Calanais Stones Day 3
- St Kilda Day 4
- Vagur (Suduroy) Day 5
- Torshavn Days 6–7
- Djupivogur Day 8
- Heimaey (Westman Islands) Day 9
- Reykjavik Day 10
Why choose this tour
Three island nations in one voyage, including St Kilda and the Faroes. Full board, lectures and Zodiac landings on a modern polar-class ship.
Best suited to
- Birdwatchers and nature lovers
- Travellers interested in island history
- Couples and families with children aged 12 and over
- First-time expedition cruisers
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days from Troon, Scotland to Reykjavik, Iceland
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Day 1 · Troon Board in Troon
Board the ship for a briefing and set sail.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Iona Iona
Visit Iona Abbey and its museum.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Stornoway, Calanais Stones Isle of Lewis
Explore Stornoway and the Calanais Stones.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · St Kilda St Kilda
Land on St Kilda, weather permitting, among its seabird colonies.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Suðuroy, Vágur Vágur
Explore the southern Faroe Islands.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Tórshavn Tórshavn
Visit the Faroese capital and its old town.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Norwegian Sea At sea
Seabird-watching on deck and lectures on board.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Djúpivogur Djúpivogur
Explore a fjord-side harbour town in east Iceland.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Heimaey Westman Islands
See the lava fields of Eldfell on Heimaey.
- Hotel
- Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Reykjavik Reykjavik
Leave the ship and transfer to the airport or city centre.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- North Atlantic (9 nights) Ocean Victory expedition ship, full board
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 9 nights in an outside-view stateroom
- Meals 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners on board
- Zodiac landings and guided shore visits
- Lectures and seabird-watching with the expedition team
- Transfer to Reykjavik airport or the city centre at the end
Not included
- Travel to Troon and flights home from Reykjavik
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You need a guaranteed itinerary — landings depend on the weather
- You suffer badly from seasickness — the North Atlantic can be rough
- You want many departures — this voyage sails once in 2027
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £4,935 per person, twin share, tour only. 1 upcoming departure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Will we definitely land on St Kilda?
Landings depend on the weather and sea conditions, which the expedition team assesses on the day.
What is the ship like?
Ocean Victory is a modern polar-class ship with outside-view staterooms, most with balconies, and two outdoor hot tubs.
Are all meals included?
Yes, all meals on board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 10.
How do I get to Troon?
Troon is about an hour from Glasgow. Travel to the ship is not included.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 12.
When does it sail?
In late May 2027.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary