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Scotland, The Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga

11 Days aboard Exploris One. From AUD $18,325$13,744pp.
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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the scenic landscapes of Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland, exploring charming towns, rugged coastlines, and stunning vistas. From the Isle of Skye to Reykjavík, this itinerary offers a harmonious blend of nature, culture, and adventure.

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Itinerary Highlights

  • Enjoy Photography, Birdwatching, and Hiking
  • Witness Modern and Ancient Scottish Culture
  • Get a Glimpse Into Charming Island Life

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Glasgow/Greenock, Scotland
  • Day 2: Isle of Skye
  • Day 3: Stornoway, Lewis
  • Day 4: Vágur, Suðuroy Island, Faroe Islands
  • Day 5: Tórshavn
  • Day 6: Oyndarfjørður
  • Day 7 and 8: Western Faroe Islands
  • Day 9: At Sea
  • Day 10: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), Iceland
  • Day 11: Reykjavík, Iceland

This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.

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Day 1: Glasgow/Greenock, Scotland

Begin Your Adventure

After a day of independent exploration in Glasgow, you’ll transfer to the Greenock port by bus and embark for an evening departure.

Greenock has a rich maritime history and was a major shipbuilding and import centre.

Dinner included.

Day 2: Isle of 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 3: 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, the 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 4: Vágur, Suðuroy Island, Faroe Islands

Immerse Yourself in Faroese Culture

Visit Vágur, where the warm hospitality of its 1,300 residents awaits you. Relish in the opportunity to witness Faroese chain dancing and share in stories of Vágur‘s captivating past.

Enjoy the abundance of birdlife that the island boasts.

Let your senses feast on the view of Suðuroy’s towering west side. Admire majestic cliffs, stunning mountains, sea stacks, and the magnificent Beinisvørð mountain as it stands tall from afar.

See for yourself why the island is famed for its dramatic cliffs towering over the North Atlantic and enjoy this paradise for birds, including European storm petrels and Atlantic puffins.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 5: Tórshavn

Visit Galleries, Shops, and Restaurants

Explore the splendid little city of Tórshavn (“Thor’s harbour”), the Faroe Islands’ capital and a former Viking trading centre.

Stroll through the enchanting streets of the old town, where you'll discover a treasure trove of galleries, charming shops, and restaurants.

Admire the buildings with their grass roofs and black timber façades, offering a glimpse into traditional Faroese architecture and culture.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 6: Oyndarfjørður

Get a Glimpse Into Charming Island Life

Nestled in a scenic fjord, the charming village of Oyndarfjørður is home to less than 200 people. Explore its picturesque streets, where traditional Faroese homes and the iconic wooden church reflect the island’s rich history. Learn about local life and culture, and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains, perfect for a leisurely walk or photo opportunity.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 7 and 8: Western Faroe Islands

Hike the Remote and Wild

Take in the drama of Vágar, one of the remote Western Islands, where soaring cliffs kiss the sea and emerald valleys cradle charming villages. This is a place of quiet wonder, where every path leads to a new story, and nature’s raw beauty makes you humble.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 9: At Sea

Learn On Board

Deepen your understanding of the environment, cultures, and history of the region as we steam across the North Atlantic towards Iceland.

Enjoy workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck!

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 10: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), Iceland

Marvel at Volcanic Landscapes

Vestmannaeyjar lies off the south coast of Iceland and comprises fourteen islands, numerous rocks, and skerries. Only the largest island, Heimaey, is inhabited.

Numerous species of seabirds, including the famous puffin, nest in the steep rock faces along the ocean cliffs. The volcanically active area has seen two major eruptions in recent times: the formation of the island of Surtsey in 1963, and the Eldfell eruption ten years later that destroyed much of Heimaey.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 11: Reykjavík, Iceland

Wave a Fond Farewell

Complete your journey in Reykjavík, Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital that was established in the year 874 CE.

Food, culture, and nightlife abound, while the National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts.

Disembark in the morning and say your farewells in what is widely considered one of the cleanest, greenest cities in the world.

This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.

Breakfast included.

Next Departure Date: 23 Jun 2026
DatesCabinFromSpecial Offer
23 Jun 2026 - 03 Jul 2026 AUD$13744ppExpand to view offers
Premium StateroomAUD $18325ppAUD$13744ppSave 25%
Superior StateroomAUD $19158ppAUD$14369ppSave 25%
Ocean StateroomAUD $19992ppAUD$14994ppSave 25%
Deluxe StateroomAUD $21492ppAUD$16119ppSave 25%
Balcony StateroomAUD $23158ppAUD$17369ppSave 25%
Navigator SuiteAUD $25658ppAUD$19244ppSave 25%
Discovery SuiteAUD $26492ppAUD$19869ppSave 25%
Single StateroomAUD $28325ppAUD$21244ppSave 25%
Grand SuiteAUD $28992ppAUD$21744ppSave 25%
Owner's SuiteAUD $31992ppAUD$23994ppSave 25%

**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply

Cabin Details

Single Stateroom

• Picture window
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Lounge area with a desk
• Wardrobe with a safe
• Marble bathroom with shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Selection of bath products
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V sockets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 190 square feet

Single Stateroom
Single Stateroom
Owner's Suite

• Two sliding panoramic bay windows
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Living room with a large lounge area equipped with a sofa bed
• Large dressing room with a safe
• Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V outlets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning.
• Approximately 720 square feet including a large 54 square feet private terrace

Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite
Grand Suite

• Sliding panoramic bay window
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Living room with a sitting area equipped with a sofa bed
• Dressing room with a safe
• Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V outlets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 613 square feet including a large 86 square feet private balcony

Grand Suite
Grand Suite
Navigator Suite

• Sliding panoramic bay window
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Lounge area with a desk
• Wardrobe with a safe
• Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V outlets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 398 square feet including a large 86 square feet balcony

Navigator Suite
Navigator Suite
Discovery Suite

• Two sliding panoramic bay windows
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Living room with a sitting area equipped with a sofa bed
• Dressing room with a safe
• Marble bathroom with bath and separate shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Coffee machine
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V outlets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 420 square feet including two 16 square feet (each) French balconies

Discovery Suite
Discovery Suite
Balcony Stateroom

• Sliding panoramic bay window
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Lounge area with a desk
• Wardrobe with a safe
• Marble bathroom with shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V sockets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 215 square feet, including a 16 square feet French-style balcony

Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom

• Large picture window
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Lounge area with a desk
• Wardrobe with a safe
• Marble bathroom with shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V sockets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 190 square feet

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Ocean Stateroom

• Picture window
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Lounge area with a desk
• Wardrobe with a safe
• Marble bathroom with shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Selection of bath products
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V sockets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 190 square feet

Ocean Stateroom
Ocean Stateroom
Superior Stateroom

• Large picture window
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Lounge area with a desk
• Wardrobe with a safe
• Marble bathroom with shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V sockets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 182 square feet

Superior Stateroom
Superior Stateroom
Premium Stateroom

• Two small porthole windows
• One queen size bed, with the option to split into two beds
• Lounge area with a desk
• Wardrobe with a safe
• Marble bathroom with shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Selection of bath products
• Mini bar
• Dressing table and hair dryer
• Alarm clock with docking station
• Desk and stationery
• Direct satellite telephone line
• 110/220V sockets
• Wi-Fi internet access (satellite reception varies depending on navigation and latitude)
• Flat screen TV, international channels (availability varies depending on navigation area), and on-demand videos with interactive content
• 24-hour room service
• Private air conditioning
• Approximately 160 square feet

Premium Stateroom
Premium Stateroom

Exploris One Deckplan

deck plan

Specifications

  • Capacity: 144 passengers
  • Crew: 102
  • Registry: Nassau, Bahamas
  • Type of vessel: Passenger cruise ship
  • Year Built: 1989, Rauma-Repola – Rauma - Finland
  • Refurbished: 2018 & 2023
  • Classification: 1A - 1C polar code
  • Length: 108 m / 354 ft
  • Beam: 16 m / 52 ft
  • Draft: 4.5 m / 15 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: 6,158 GRT
  • Engines: Wartsila - 2 x 2250 kW
  • Propellers: 2 CPP (1 spare blade PS, 1SB)
  • Maximum Speed: 14 knots
  • Cruising Speed: 12.5 knots
  • Zodiacs: 7 Mark V (12pax capacity) & 2 Mark VI (16pax capacity)
  • Total capacity: 280 persons
  • Life boats: 2 - 150 persons max - semi covered life boats - waterman 361
  • Life rafts: 4 - 25 persons max - Survitec ESR 25 DL

Whats included?

  • Passage aboard the Exploris One
  • Applicable taxes and credit card fees
  • Complimentary expedition jacket
  • Special access permits, entry, and park fees
  • Expert expedition team
  • Guided activities
  • Sightseeing and community visits
  • All Zodiac excursions
  • Port fees
  • Pre-departure materials
  • Educational program
  • Interactive workshops
  • Evening entertainment
  • All shipboard meals
  • 24/7 free beverages
  • Internet access

What’s not included?

  • Commercial and charter flights
  • Program enhancements/optional excursions
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
  • Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
  • Possible fuel surcharges and administrative fees
  • Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation

Price Assurance

At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.

Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.

Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.

Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!

Scotland, The Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga

11 Days aboard Exploris One. From AUD $18,325$13,744pp.