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At a glance
Visiting:
Scotland
Length:
8 nights
Cruise
no flight
Price from:£1,969pp
Request Brochure - Mysteries of the Northern Isles from Dundee
To book or for more information please call: 0330 341 1117 and quote RTA
Mysteries of the Northern Isles from Dundee
Embark on a maritime adventure through the North Atlantic. Begin in Kirkwall, Orkney Isles, where ancient history comes alive. Make for Lerwick, Shetland Isles, renowned for its Viking heritage and dramatic coastal scenery. Explore Runavik, a picturesque village in the Faroe Islands, before heading to Scrabster on the rugged Scottish coast. Conclude your journey in Portree, Isle of Skye, surrounded by majestic cliffs and serene landscapes. This sailing offers the chance to explore the untamed beauty of the Northern Isles like never before.
Holiday Highlights
Small ship cruising
No-fly cruising from a UK Port
Premium value sailings
What's Included
Comfortable, contemporary cabins and suites that feature TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and individually controlled air conditioning
A wide choice of British and International cuisine every day throughout your cruise
Plenty to do during the day, including playing bridge, practising your steps on the dancefloor and interesting, expert-led lectures to attend
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of the ship’s on-board leisure facilities
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
Itinerary
Monday 8 September 2025
Departs Dundee
Depart: 1500hrs
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Kirkwall
Arrive: 0900hrs
Depart: 1800hrs
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Lerwick
Arrive: 0830hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Thursday 11 September 2025
Runavik
Arrive: 0930hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Friday 12 September 2025
Scrabster
Arrive: 1100hrs
Depart: 2000hrs
Saturday 13 September 2025
Portree
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 2000hrs
Sunday 14 September 2025
At Sea
Monday 15 September 2025
Belfast
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1800hrs
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Arrive back at Liverpool
Arrive: 0700hrs
Ambition
From the UK's newest cruise line, Ambassador, comes its newest ship. And isn't she a beauty? Ambition is set to offer an entirely authentic and innovative cruise experience with a comfortable and spacious range of 714 cabins. Just over a fifth of these dwellings have a balcony, perfect for you to look out over the seven seas as the sun rises or sets at your next exciting travel destination.
Guests will also appreciate Ambassador's 'second lady of the sea' for its speciality dining options, restaurants, laidback bistro caf'e, four bars, lounges and pub. And lovers of leisure and the arts will delight in the vessel's impressive range of entertainment, from the craft studio to the casino, and the library to the theatre. Setting sail on Ambition is an idyllic way to witness the world around you.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.