Wild Scotland
Aurora Expeditions · Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson · 11 days
Day 1: Having made your way to Edinburgh, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with the ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash, or purchase last-minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket. The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense. Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh (or similar) Day 2: After breakfast, check out and bring…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson |
| Length | 11 days |
| Region | Northern Europe & British Isles |
| Departures | 4 listed · 2027-05-31 to 2028-05-17 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Day 2 | Troon, United Kingdom |
| Day 3 | Iona, United Kingdom |
| Day 4 | Staffa, United Kingdom |
| Day 4 | Eigg, United Kingdom |
| Day 4 | Portree, United Kingdom |
| Day 5 | St. Kilda Island, United Kingdom |
| Day 6 | Callanish, United Kingdom |
| Day 7 | Papa Westray, United Kingdom |
| Day 8 | Dunrossness and Fair Isle, United Kingdom |
| Day 9 | Lerwick, United Kingdom |
| Day 10 | Noss National Nature Reserve, United Kingdom |
| Day 10 | Mousa |
| Day 11 | Kirkwall, United Kingdom |
| Day 12 | Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-31 | 2027-06-11 | 11 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2027-07-04 | 2027-07-15 | 11 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2028-05-07 | 2028-05-17 | 10 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2028-05-17 | 2028-05-27 | 10 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
Current offers
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