Save up to 40% on top-ratedAberdeen shore excursions

Q: Why book shore excursions with Cool Shore Excursions instead of my cruise line?

You often pay less than for a similar tour through the ship, and you choose from every tour in port instead of the ship’s shortlist. You keep the same peace of mind: Guaranteed Return to Ship, free cancellation on most tours and help 24/7.

Q: How do I find shore excursions that fit my cruise?

Pick your cruise line, ship and sail date in the cruise finder. Your cruise page shows every day of your trip, the hours your ship is in Aberdeen, and the tours for that day: close to port, quick tours and visitor favorites.

Q: Can I book for a group, children or someone with limited mobility?

Yes. Groups can book online, up to each tour’s limit. For groups of 10 or more, call us and our group bookings team will help. Each tour page lists its age limits, child prices and accessibility details. If you need to check something specific, call us before you book.

Q: Do I earn rewards on shore excursions?

Yes. Shore excursions earn rewards like every booking you make directly with Cool Shore Excursions, and you can spend them on your next trip. See how rewards work.

Q: What does Guaranteed Return to Ship mean?

Book a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard. If a delay on that tour ever makes you miss your ship, Cool Shore Excursions pays to get you to the ship’s next port of call, including a hotel if you need one.

Q: How much time should I leave before all-aboard?

Pick a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard (all-aboard is usually 30 to 60 minutes before your ship sails). Your cruise page shows the hours your ship is in Aberdeen, and each tour page shows how long the tour lasts. Booking two tours on the same day? Leave at least an hour between them. Book this way and our Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered.

Q: What if my ship arrives late or its hours in port change?

Change your tour yourself under Bookings in your account, or call us any time. We’ll move you to a time that fits your new hours, and if none does, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.

Q: What if my ship skips Aberdeen?

If your cruise line cancels the stop in Aberdeen, for weather or a change of itinerary, you get a full refund with no fees or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.

Q: Where do I meet my tour?

Most tours start within walking distance of the cruise piers. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation.

Q: What should I bring ashore?

Your cruise card and a photo ID: you need both to get back on board. Bring your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a little cash for tips.

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Aberdeen shore excursions

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

Laggan, Scotland

4.5 (21)

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

****** Private Tour ***** Three distilleries included ***** Visit at least three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (21)

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$781

Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (20)

Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more

A private guided tour / shore excursion through Aberdeenshire’s castles, landscapes, and history with a knowledgeable local guide. Explore Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle plus more...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (20)

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$71

Balmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Balmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium Tour

Begin your journey in Royal Deeside at the Rob Roy McGregor statue, where the story of Scotland’s legendary outlaw sets the scene for your adventure....

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,083

Aberdeen Private Buchan Coast Tour with Qualified Guide

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (4)

Aberdeen Private Buchan Coast Tour with Qualified Guide

Welcome to A Path Less Known Tours! I'm Jamie, your qualified STGA Green Badge tourist guide, and I'd love to show you Scotland's spectacular Buchan...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$890

Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.8 (5)

Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning as they...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

4.8 (5)

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$68

Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (12)

Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a fabulous private tour to amazing castles, historic areas and a whisky distillery in...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (12)

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$188

Dunnottar Castle Royal Lochnagar Distillery Private Premium Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (1)

Dunnottar Castle Royal Lochnagar Distillery Private Premium Tour

Your journey begins where Scotland’s history meets the wild edge of Aberdeenshire. As Dunnottar Castle rises above the cliffs and the North Sea crashes below,...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,165

Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (7)

Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour

Door to door pick up/drop off & Private Tour with driver/guide. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (7)

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$958

Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (5)

Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (5)

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$939

4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

Dundee, Scotland

4.6 (12)

4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

Take a private whiskywheels.scot tour through Scotland’s rich whisky history by tasting and learning about the ‘water of life’ on a four-day tour from the...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (12)

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$1,080

Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

Laggan, Scotland

4.8 (8)

Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (8)

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$274

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Laggan, Scotland

4.2 (29)

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.2 (29)

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$720

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.8 (284)

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

Discover Aberdeen through a local's eyes, discovering local history and culture on this 1.5 hour walking tour with your guide every day at 2pm. Discover...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (284)

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$19

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (41)

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

Visit the City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School - with a double G&T in hand, join us on a Discovery Tour and learn about...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (41)

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$48

2 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (20)

2 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen

Guided by the Head Distiller, craft and distil your very own 70cl bottle of Scottish Gin. Using premium organic alcohol and botanicals from around the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$134

Discover Aberdeen's Amazing Street Art: Private 2-hour Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Discover Aberdeen's Amazing Street Art: Private 2-hour Tour

Explore a different side of Aberdeen and discover the amazing Street Art and graffiti that can be found on every corner of the city. Although...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$55

Old Aberdeen 2 hour Historical Walking Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (14)

Old Aberdeen 2 hour Historical Walking Tour

Time Exposure Travel will take you on a walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen. In Old Aberdeen some...

2 hours

5.0 (14)

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$38

Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour

Explore the highlights of beautiful, vibrant Aberdeen on this fascinating two-hour private walking tour with an expert local guide. As a port city, Aberdeen has...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$55

The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk

Aberdeen, Scotland

3.9 (22)

The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk

Explore the murkier corners of Aberdeen at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio walking tour of Aberdeen. Beginning from the Mercat...

1 to 2 hours

3.9 (22)

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$9

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.9 (9)

Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour

Discover Aberdeen's local history and culture on this 1.5 hour walking tour with a local guide, available every day any time. Discover Aberdeen's rich history...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$185

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

Discover a different side to Aberdeen on this street art walking tour. On this 1.5 hour you’ll meander down alleys and under bridges to uncover...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$184

Aberdeen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Aberdeen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Aberdeen's granite streets have been holding stories for 6,000 years — now it's your turn to find them. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$7

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (3)

Private Aberdeen Dark Side Walking Tour

Come and explore the dark side of Aberdeen with a local guide! Walk in the footsteps of murderers, slave owners and witches on this Dark...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$185

Art, History, and Hidden Gems of Aberdeen Private Walking Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (1)

Art, History, and Hidden Gems of Aberdeen Private Walking Tour

Embark on a premium, exclusive walking tour through the heart of historic Aberdeen. Led by a knowledgeable private guide, you will uncover a profound cultural...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$259

Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.8 (5)

Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.8 (5)

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$1,040

3 Day Aberdeen Balmoral LochNess Pitlochry Edinburgh Private Tour

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (1)

3 Day Aberdeen Balmoral LochNess Pitlochry Edinburgh Private Tour

Castles, Highland Cows, culture, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruise, great food, shopping, Palaces & Whisky tasting are part of this amazing 3-day private tour. Day...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$949

Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.0 (1)

Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip

Start your day at the Port of Aberdeen, where you’ll board your transport at South Harbour for a scenic journey through Royal Deeside. Your first...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$1,062

Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (1)

Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$136

Aberdeen, Scotland

4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see...

4 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,126

Aberdeen, Scotland

5 Day Orkney and Inverness Private Tour from Aberdeen

An amazing 5-day Private Guided Tour (your group only) from Aberdeen to Orkney and then Inverness. Your guide will pick up in Aberdeen and take...

5 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,574

Aberdeen, Scotland

6 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see...

6 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,656

Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.9 (208)

Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (208)

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$78

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.9 (153)

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (153)

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$130

North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.8 (89)

North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

Look out for sea creatures, ancient castles, and beautiful beaches on this tour along Scotland’s North East Coast. On this tour, you venture from Aberdeen...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (89)

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$78

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (37)

Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage

Join us for a scenic day exploring Aberdeenshire's beautiful and diverse landscape and get a real taste of the region. From rural country life to...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (37)

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$143

Balmoral and Royal Deeside Shore Excursion from Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.6 (22)

Balmoral and Royal Deeside Shore Excursion from Aberdeen

Start your day at the Port of Aberdeen, for a journey filled with breathtaking views and captivating stops. Your first destination is the stunning Falls...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (22)

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$136

Aberdeen Cruise Port Schedule

Aberdeen cruise port schedule through September 2028.

Day	Ship	Cruise	Arrival	Departure	Passengers
Wednesday Mar 17, 2027	AIDAluna	6 Night Aberdeen, Kirkwall & Invergordon Cruise	3:00 AM	6:00 PM	2,050
Wednesday Mar 24, 2027	AIDAluna	7 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Invergordon & Kirkwall Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	2,050
Sunday Apr 11, 2027	Viking Libra	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Monday Apr 12, 2027	Silver Endeavour	23 Night Montevideo, Punta del Este, Itajai, Paranagua, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Natal & Aberdeen Cruise	12:30 PM	8:00 PM	220
Tuesday Apr 13, 2027	Viking Vela	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Saturday Apr 17, 2027	Viking Libra	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Monday Apr 26, 2027	National Geographic Explorer	11 Night Aberdeen, Stornoway, Isle of Iona, Isle of Staffa, Dingle, Cobh-Cork & Fowey Cruise			162
Monday May 3, 2027	Viking Vela	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Sunday May 9, 2027	Viking Libra	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Sunday May 16, 2027	Spirit of Discovery	12 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Liverpool, Belfast, Cobh-Cork, Falmouth UK & Portsmouth UK Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	1,108
Sunday May 16, 2027	National Geographic Explorer	11 Night Fowey, Cobh-Cork, Dingle, Isle of Iona, Isle of Staffa, Stornoway & Aberdeen Cruise			162
Tuesday May 18, 2027	Viking Saturn	12 Night Dover, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			928
Wednesday May 19, 2027	Oceania Insignia	11 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Killybegs, Belfast, Dublin, Cobh-Cork & Dartmouth Cruise	7:00 AM	5:00 PM	698
Thursday May 20, 2027	Seven Seas Voyager	11 Night Fowey, Cobh-Cork, Holyhead, Dublin, Liverpool, Belfast, Greenock-Glasgow, Kirkwall & Aberdeen Cruise	3:15 AM	5:00 PM	706
Thursday May 20, 2027	AIDAluna	7 Night Kirkwall, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh & Newcastle upon Tyne Cruise	9:00 AM	7:00 PM	2,050
Friday May 21, 2027	MS Hamburg	12 Night Aberdeen, Stornoway, Oban UK, Greenock-Glasgow, Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Ullapool, Scrabster & Leith-Edinburgh Cruise	1:00 PM	6:00 PM	394
Monday May 24, 2027	Viking Sky	12 Night Dover, Holyhead, Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			928
Tuesday May 25, 2027	Viking Vela	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Monday May 31, 2027	Oceania Marina	12 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Belfast, Liverpool, Cobh-Cork & Falmouth UK Cruise	5:00 AM	6:00 PM	1,258
Thursday Jun 3, 2027	Viking Mira	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Friday Jun 4, 2027	Scenic Eclipse	9 Night Bangor UK, Isle of Iona, Isle of Staffa, Oban UK, St Kilda Islands Scotland, Isle of Skye, Stornoway, Kirkwall & Aberdeen Cruise			228
Tuesday Jun 8, 2027	Hanseatic Inspiration	13 Night La Coruna, Cobh-Cork, Dingle, Aran Islands Ireland, Killybegs, Rathlin Island, Oban UK, Isle of Skye, Stromness & Aberdeen Cruise	7:00 AM	5:00 PM	240
Friday Jun 11, 2027	Sylvia Earle	13 Night Westray Island Scotland, Fair Isle, Lerwick, Nordfjordeid & Svolvaer Cruise			142
Saturday Jun 12, 2027	Hanseatic Inspiration	13 Night Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Isle of Noss, Lerwick, Fair Isle, Stornoway, Seydisfjordur, Bakkargerdi & Djupivogur Cruise	8:00 AM	7:00 PM	240
Sunday Jun 13, 2027	Azamara Journey	11 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Kirkwall, Greenock-Glasgow & Isle of Man Cruise	7:30 AM	10:00 PM	710
Monday Jun 14, 2027	AIDAluna	9 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Invergordon & Aberdeen Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	2,050
Friday Jun 25, 2027	Viking Vesta	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Monday Jun 28, 2027	Oceania Marina	14 Night Greenock-Glasgow, Greencastle-Londonderry, Stornoway, Scrabster, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Lysekil & Goteborg Cruise	9:00 AM	6:00 PM	1,258
Wednesday Jun 30, 2027	Seven Seas Splendor	14 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Torshavn, Alesund, Olden, Bergen, Kristiansand, Oslo & Goteborg Cruise	7:00 AM	6:00 PM	750
Thursday Jul 1, 2027	Norwegian Star	10 Night Isle of Portland, Cobh-Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Isle of Skye, Kirkwall, Aberdeen & Leith-Edinburgh Cruise	7:00 AM	7:00 PM	2,348
Friday Jul 2, 2027	Viking Astrea	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Cobh-Cork & Dover Cruise			998
Saturday Jul 3, 2027	Seven Seas Mariner	14 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Maloy, Eidsdal, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur & Grundarfjordur Cruise	8:30 AM	5:00 PM	708
Saturday Jul 3, 2027	Silver Spirit	10 Night Honfleur, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Holyhead, Cobh-Cork, Falmouth UK & Isle of Portland Cruise	8:45 AM	6:00 PM	540
Wednesday Jul 7, 2027	Viking Mira	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Holyhead, Liverpool, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Friday Jul 16, 2027	Azamara Journey	12 Night Liverpool, Dublin, Greenock-Glasgow, Isle of Man, Invergordon, Aberdeen & Dundee Cruise	7:30 AM	7:00 PM	710
Saturday Jul 17, 2027	Viking Vesta	12 Night Dover, Cobh-Cork, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Monday Jul 19, 2027	Spirit of Discovery	10 Night Aberdeen, Lerwick, Stornoway, Isle of Man, Belfast & Cobh-Cork Cruise	8:00 AM	5:00 PM	1,108
Thursday Jul 29, 2027	Viking Mira	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Saturday Aug 7, 2027	Viking Vela	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Tuesday Aug 10, 2027	Scenic Eclipse 2	9 Night Great Yarmouth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger & Maloy Cruise			228
Monday Aug 16, 2027	Viking Mars	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			928
Friday Aug 20, 2027	Viking Vesta	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Sunday Aug 22, 2027	Viking Sky	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			928
Monday Aug 23, 2027	Azamara Journey	12 Night Goteborg, Leith-Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Oban UK, Greenock-Glasgow & Isle of Man Cruise	9:30 AM	10:00 PM	710
Tuesday Aug 31, 2027	Ritz-Carlton Evrima	9 Night Grundarfjordur, Lerwick, Aberdeen & Leith-Edinburgh Cruise	8:00 AM	5:00 PM	298
Saturday Sep 4, 2027	Viking Libra	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool, Holyhead & Dover Cruise			998
Monday Sep 6, 2027	Seven Seas Voyager	12 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Kirkwall, Greencastle-Londonderry, Greenock-Glasgow, Liverpool & Dublin Cruise	7:00 AM	5:00 PM	706
Monday Sep 13, 2027	Viking Sky	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			928
Saturday Sep 18, 2027	Viking Astrea	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Sunday Sep 19, 2027	Norwegian Star	10 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dublin, Belfast, Liverpool, Cobh-Cork & Isle of Portland Cruise	7:00 AM	6:00 PM	2,348
Sunday Sep 19, 2027	Viking Sky	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			928
Thursday Sep 23, 2027	World Voyager	11 Night Stykkisholmur, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Husavik, Seydisfjordur, Kirkwall & Aberdeen Cruise	8:00 AM	5:00 PM	172
Sunday Apr 2, 2028	Viking Astrea	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Tuesday Apr 4, 2028	Viking Libra	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Friday Apr 7, 2028	AIDAbella	8 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith-Edinburgh, Invergordon, Kirkwall & Aberdeen Cruise	8:00 AM	7:00 PM	2,050
Monday Apr 10, 2028	Viking Libra	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Friday Apr 21, 2028	Ambition	11 Night Honfleur, Cobh-Cork, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Invergordon & Aberdeen Cruise	7:30 AM	6:00 PM	1,248
Saturday Apr 22, 2028	Viking Astrea	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Holyhead, Liverpool, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Monday May 1, 2028	AIDAbella	7 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Kirkwall & Invergordon Cruise	8:30 AM	6:00 PM	2,050
Tuesday May 2, 2028	Viking Libra	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Wednesday May 3, 2028	Oceania Sonata	11 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Bergen, Haugesund, Mandal & Oslo Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	1,338
Monday May 8, 2028	Viking Saturn	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			928
Tuesday May 16, 2028	Seven Seas Prestige	14 Night Fowey, Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Ullapool, Greenock-Glasgow, Belfast, Liverpool, Dublin & Waterford Cruise	9:00 AM	6:00 PM	822
Friday May 26, 2028	Silver Spirit	12 Night Cobh-Cork, Waterford, Liverpool, Isle of Man, Greenock-Glasgow, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh & Aalborg Cruise	7:00 AM	6:00 PM	540
Friday May 26, 2028	Viking Mira	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Monday May 29, 2028	Viking Vesta	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Sunday Jun 4, 2028	Seven Seas Voyager	12 Night Cobh-Cork, Holyhead, Dublin, Greenock-Glasgow, Belfast, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Invergordon & Aberdeen Cruise	7:00 AM	3:00 PM	706
Wednesday Jun 7, 2028	Seven Seas Voyager	13 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Kristiansand, Oslo, Copenhagen, Gdynia-Gdansk, Klaipeda, Riga & Tallinn Cruise	9:30 AM	7:00 PM	706
Friday Jun 9, 2028	Azamara Quest	11 Night Isle of Man, Greenock-Glasgow, Isle of Mull, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Aberdeen, Invergordon & Dundee Cruise	7:30 AM	6:00 PM	722
Sunday Jun 11, 2028	Viking Astrea	12 Night Dover, Holyhead, Dublin, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Thursday Jun 15, 2028	Oceania Vista	9 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Haugesund, Bergen, Stavanger & Kristiansand Cruise	3:00 AM	6:00 PM	1,226
Sunday Jun 18, 2028	Silver Spirit	12 Night Aalborg, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Leith-Edinburgh, Greencastle-Londonderry, Liverpool, Waterford & Cobh-Cork Cruise	6:15 AM	6:00 PM	540
Sunday Jun 18, 2028	Viking Sky	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			928
Saturday Jun 24, 2028	Crystal Serenity	18 Night Zeebrugge, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Nordfjordeid, Bodo, Leknes-Gravdal, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Siglufjordur & Patreksfjordur Cruise	4:15 AM	6:00 PM	694
Monday Jul 3, 2028	Viking Libra	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Saturday Jul 8, 2028	Seven Seas Prestige	12 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Dundee, Aberdeen, Torshavn, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur & Grundarfjordur Cruise	4:40 AM	5:00 PM	822
Sunday Jul 16, 2028	Seven Seas Voyager	9 Night Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Haugesund & Mandal Cruise	3:30 AM	5:00 PM	706
Tuesday Jul 25, 2028	Viking Libra	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Tuesday Aug 1, 2028	Silver Spirit	12 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Greenock-Glasgow, Isle of Man, Liverpool, Isle of Portland & Dover Cruise	3:30 AM	6:00 PM	540
Monday Aug 7, 2028	Viking Sky	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			928
Friday Aug 11, 2028	Azamara Journey	14 Night Liverpool, Isle of Man, Belfast, Greenock-Glasgow, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Dundee & Leith-Edinburgh Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	710
Sunday Aug 13, 2028	Viking Sky	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			928
Monday Aug 14, 2028	Silver Spirit	12 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Invergordon, Kirkwall, Seydisfjordur, Husavik, Akureyri & Isafjordur Cruise	9:30 AM	5:00 PM	540
Friday Aug 25, 2028	Azamara Quest	12 Night Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Ullapool, Greencastle-Londonderry, Greenock-Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Cobh-Cork & Fowey Cruise	7:00 AM	4:00 PM	722
Saturday Aug 26, 2028	Viking Astrea	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Sunday Aug 27, 2028	Viking Vesta	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998
Tuesday Aug 29, 2028	Oceania Vista	12 Night Grundarfjordur, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Seydisfjordur, Torshavn, Lerwick, Aberdeen, Dundee & Leith-Edinburgh Cruise	11:00 AM	11:00 PM	1,226
Monday Sep 4, 2028	Oceania Sonata	12 Night Cobh-Cork, Dublin, Greenock-Glasgow, Belfast, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh & Newcastle upon Tyne Cruise	4:00 AM	5:00 PM	1,338
Wednesday Sep 6, 2028	Seven Seas Mariner	10 Night Lysekil, Kristiansand, Rosendal, Vikoyri, Alesund, Kirkwall & Aberdeen Cruise	4:45 AM	5:00 PM	708
Thursday Sep 7, 2028	Viking Lyra	12 Night Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall, Leith-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Lerwick Cruise			998
Thursday Sep 21, 2028	Viking Mira	12 Night Lerwick, Aberdeen, Leith-Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Ullapool, Belfast, Liverpool, Holyhead, Dublin & Dover Cruise			998

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