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Cruising the British Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland

Abercrombie & Kent
  • Length

    12 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    London (England)

  • Ends in

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Style

    Fully-Guided

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
    Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).

    No
    Abercrombie & Kent does not electronically advise which of their tour departures are guaranteed. Please contact us to find out if the departure you're interested in is a guaranteed departure or not.

  • Special Interest(s)

    Includes Cruise, Sailing and/or Rail

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Overview

Voyage beyond mainland England, Ireland and Scotland for a completely unique experience exploring spectacular coastlines, natural landscapes and historic treasures. Joined by A&K’s famed Expedition Team, discover the ravishing cliffs of Donegal and Moher, the wild Hebrides, and the velvet-green Orkney archipelago. Then, enjoy a luxurious post-cruise stay at The Balmoral, a long-celebrated Edinburgh landmark.

Visited During Tour

Cork (Ireland) | Donegal (Ireland) | Edinburgh (Scotland) | Galway (Ireland) | London (England) | Oban (Scotland) | Orkney Islands (Scotland) | Outer Hebrides (Scotland) | Scottish Highlands (Scotland)

Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Extension
Dates, Offers & Prices

PLEASE NOTE: Abercrombie & Kent is not electronically advising us what starting and ending date(s) apply for this tour, other than this tour is available during 2025-26.This usually occurs when it is a custom private tour, where you can request the start date of your preference (unless it's a cruise or rail tour, in which case there is most likely a limited selection of available start dates). Please contact us for details, or request a quote below.

Start Date  End Date  Bonus Offers From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
Guaranteed?
Yes means that that the vendor guarantees that tour date will occur. No means that the vendor does not guarantee the tour will occur on that date, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on that date in order to confirm it. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
Tour Itinerary
Abercrombie & Kent Tour Code 8811fe33-7

Cruising the British Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland

Abercrombie & Kent Tour Code 8811fe33-7

Map of Cruising the British Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland from Abercrombie & Kent

Cruising the British Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland

Abercrombie & Kent Tour Code 8811fe33-7

Map of Cruising the British Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland from Abercrombie & Kent
  • May 21

    London, England

    Arrive in London, where you meet your fellow guests and Expedition Team. Transfer to Dover to board your expedition vessel this afternoon. Later this evening, enjoy a welcome briefing and reception aboard.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 22

    At Sea

    Relish a day at sea, relaxing with new friends and attending lectures to enrich your upcoming discoveries in Ireland.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 23

    Cork, Ireland

    Go ashore in Cork, the Republic of Ireland’s second-largest city. Explore the city center’s renowned university area, as well as Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, an impressive example of Gothic Revival architecture. Continue a few miles inland to Blarney Castle, one of Ireland’s most iconic sites. Here, you might choose to ascend the parapet to see the Blarney Stone, said to bestow "the gift of the gab” on all who kiss it.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 24

    Galway

    Today, arrive in Galway, a lively cultural enclave renowned for its vibrant lanes, colorful houses and thriving arts scene. You might enjoy a culinary walking tour and Irish whiskey tasting, explore the Burren’s vast karst landscape with a botanist and visit a local sheep farm, or spend the day amid Connemara’s rugged shoreline. Later, take in iconic vistas from a scenic lookout atop the Cliffs of Moher.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 25

    Donegal

    Today, your Captain charts a course past Ireland’s Killybegs to County Donegal, a rugged enclave of deep-sea inlets, sandy beaches and spectacular mountains. Once ashore, you may opt for a scenic tour of Donegal Town, a drive through the countryside to the Slieve League Mountains, or a visit to Northern Ireland’s walled city of Londonderry to reflect on the legacy of “Bloody Sunday” and “The Troubles.”

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 26

    Inner Hebrides, Scotland

    Come ashore in Mull, a remote island enclave of grand mountains, seaside villages, sandy beaches and some of the wildest coastal scenery in Europe. Here, you might visit Duart Castle, sample fine gins and whiskies at a local distillery, or tour the charming coastal burgh of Tobermory and a nearby farm. Afterward, cruise past great basalt columns flanking deep caves as you make your way to Staffa. Conditions allowing, enjoy a Zodiac experience near Fingal, a sea cave formed by hexagonally jointed basalt.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 27

    Oban

    Continue cruising toward Oban. Set on the doorstep of the Scottish Highlands, this former fishing town became the “Gateway to the Islands" at the dawn of the steamship era. Once ashore, explore the town’s distillery, McCaig's Tower and Battery Hill. Other options may include a visit to the standing stones of Kilmartin Glen, a tour of Inveraray and Kilchurn castles, or a six-mile hike of the West Highland Way.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 28

    Outer Hebrides

    Framed by wild, windswept beaches, Scotland’s Western Isles span the rolling moorlands of Lewis and the towering mountains of Harris. Today, you might opt for a drive through the moorlands, stopping to explore the Calanais Standing Stones and the island’s crofting traditions, or drive the Golden Road, pausing to visit a Harris tweed weaver and a local distillery.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 29

    Orkney Islands

    Rich in Viking heritage, the landscapes of the Orkneys span rolling hills, dramatic cliffs and wave-swept sea caves. Today, you might explore historic Kirkwall; Skara Brae, one of the best-preserved Stone Age settlements in Western Europe; or the spine-tingling Ring of Brodgar, a circle of standing stones dating to 2700 BC.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 30

    Scottish Highlands

    Northern Scotland is legendary for its dramatic, windswept mountains, wooded hills and rich history. Today, explore the magnificent Highlands, choosing from excursions that may include a visit to Inverness, a private cruise on mythic Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle, an exploration of Culloden’s battlefield, or a whisky tasting at Glenmorangie Distillery.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Le Laperouse
  • May 31

    Edinburgh

    Bid farewell to your Captain and crew as you sail through the Firth of Forth and disembark in Edinburgh, a city that embodies the Scottish national heritage like few other places. Tour this vibrant capital, taking in Edinburgh Castle and inspiring city views. This evening, gather for a farewell reception and luxurious night's stay at The Balmoral, a longstanding Edinburgh landmark.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Accommodations: The Balmoral
  • Jun 1

    Edinburgh

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on an extension touring Edinburgh and the historic Scottish Borders.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Abercrombie & Kent is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Cruising the British Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland tour:

Maximum Group Size

148

Extension

Abercrombie & Kent offers the following optional tour extension(s) for their Cruising the British Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland tour:

England’s cotswolds pre-tour extension
Edinburgh post-tour extension

Note: Extension details and pricing are not sent to us electronically by Abercrombie & Kent. Please contact us for additional details.

Additional restrictions may apply. Extensions may only be available on select itineraries. Blackout dates may exist, in which case extensions would not be available.

Pricing listed above for tours is per person, in US Dollars, and is based on double occupancy. Pricing may change for other occupancy types. Pricing is based on the last time the vendor electronically sent us pricing data, which varies by vendor (usually occurs overnight or multiple times throughout each day). Pricing and availability are subject to change and must be confirmed by one of our travel advisors, who can contact the vendor to do so. Intra-vacation air (also referred to as internal air) is usually based on economy class seating (do not assume otherwise, unless explicity noted otherwise) and may be 100% non-refundable at time of final payment. Air quotes (including intra-vacation airfare) may be subject to change until final payment has been received by the vendor. Flight confirmation may be based on availability. Air reservations may not be able to be confirmed until a passport copy is received by the vendor. The following charges are not included in the vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security fee, passenger facility charges, Federal domestic flight segment fees, and U.S. and international arrival and departure and other government-imposed fees added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature. Itinerary details are provided by the vendor. Vendors may reserve the right to change itineraries, even on existing reservations. There may be instances where the name of a tour contains a tour length in it, but where there is a version of the tour that is a different number of days in length. You can check the true length of a tour by referring to the length value listed in association with that tour. Destination images displayed on this web page, some which are supplied by the related vendor and some which are not, are intended to simply give a general representation of the region of the world being visited during the tour. Such images are not necessarily of the exact areas being visited during the tour. Hotel details (including, but not limited to: rating/class, descriptions, images, amenities and addresses) are provided by Abercrombie & Kent. Hotel amenities may be communicated in shorthand by Abercrombie & Kent (for example, if "Laundry" is listed that may only mean that the hotel has an optional fee-based service that would allow for your laundry to be done by their staff). We reserve the right to correct errors.