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Cruising the British Isles: Scotland, Ireland & England 2024

Departure date Sep 10 - Sep 23, 2024

14 days from $21,495 per person

Limited to 148 guests

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Voyage beyond mainland Scotland, Ireland and England for a completely unique experience exploring spectacular coastlines, natural landscapes and historic treasures. Joined by A&K’s famed Expedition Team, discover the velvet-green Orkney archipelago, wild Hebrides, UNESCO-designated St. Kilda and ravishing cliffs of Donegal and Moher. Enjoy luxury pre- and post-cruise stays with one night in Edinburgh and two nights in London.

A&K Advantages

  • Cruise for 10 nights on luxury, all-balcony Le Dumont d'Urville, with a capacity limited to just 148 guests
  • Explore alongside A&K’s captivating Expedition Team for an unforgettable enrichment program
  • Experience a choice of included, immersive, A&K-only excursions in every port, spanning everything from visits to legendary historic sites and jaw-dropping coastal landscapes to hyper-local culinary and cultural experiences
  • Explore dramatic and wild coastal landscapes from Scotland to Ireland, including stunning seabird habitats in the Inner and Outer Hebrides and Galway’s spectacular Connemara
  • Experience the fantastic history of the British Isles, visiting Urquhart Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the thrilling Ring of Brogdar in the Orkney Islands, UNESCO-designated St. Kilda Islands, and Sligo in Ireland, hometown of poet William Butler Yeats
  • Savor culinary excursions, opting for experiences that include guided whisky tasting at the legendary Glenmorangie distillery in the Scottish Highlands and lunch with a former executive chef to the Royal family in London
  • Before and after your cruise, experience a night in Edinburgh with a welcome dinner and two nights in London, each complete with luxury hotel stays and guided A&K-excursions

Itinerary at a Glance

SEP 10
Arrive Edinburgh, Scotland
SEP 11
Edinburgh | Vibrant Capital
SEP 12
Invergordon | Majestic Highlands
SEP 13
Orkney Islands | Kirkwall & the Ring of Brodgar
SEP 14
Outer Hebrides | Prehistoric Western Isles
SEP 15
Outer Hebrides | Sea Stacks of St. Kilda
SEP 16
Inner Hebrides | Green Jewels of Staffa & Iona
SEP 17
Donegal, Ireland | Unspoiled Coast
SEP 18
Galway | Cultural Enclave & the Cliffs of Moher
SEP 19
At Sea | Cruising the Celtic Sea
SEP 20
Plymouth, England | Maritime Heritage
SEP 21
London | Storied Legacies Revealed
SEP 22
London | Iconic Landmarks
SEP 23
Depart London

Extend Your Journey

Edinburgh Pre-Tour Extension 4 days from $4,695 per person Learn More
England’s Cotswolds Post-Tour Extension 4 days from $5,495 per person Learn More
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Combine this cruise with European Coastal Cruise: France, Spain & Portugal (Sep 21–30, 2024) and save 5%.

Combine this cruise with European Coastal Cruise: France, Spain & Portugal (Sep 21–30, 2024) and save 5%.

Combine this cruise with European Coastal Cruise: France, Spain & Portugal (Sep 21–30, 2024) and save 5%.

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