The British Isles - A Wildlife Cruise

Tour Code: GBR342

A 13-day wildlife cruise around the British Isles in search of the seabirds, cetaceans and other coastal wildlife of our offshore islands.

13 days from
£7,795
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Starting in Poole on the south coast and ending in Aberdeen, our 12-night cruise will visit such iconic wildlife hotspots as the Scilly Isles, Skomer, Rathlin Island, Iona and the Treshnish Islands, St Kilda, the Orkney and Shetland Islands and more. At each of these unique islands, we will enjoy the sights and sounds of some of the UK’s finest seabird colonies, packed full of Common Guillemots, Razorbills, Puffins and Gannets, and look for cetaceans, seals and other wildlife along rocky coastlines and in the surrounding seas. We will visit some of our most remote and scenic outposts, walk on wildlife-rich islands and cruise beneath towering sea-cliffs. 

Our floating hotel for this holiday will be the MV Ocean Nova, a very comfortable expedition-style vessel that carries enough zodiacs (landing craft) for everyone to leave the ship at the same time. We will be taking a full charter of the Ocean Nova for this holiday, filling it with Naturetrek clients and bringing along some of our most popular tour leaders to ensure that all aspects of natural history are covered and that all those on the cruise have a fabulous time. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

  • Visit some of the remotest islands of the United Kingdom 
  • 12 nights on the exclusively chartered MV Ocean Nova
  • Spectacular coastal scenery
  • Huge seabird colonies full of Gannets, Puffins, Razorbills & Common Guillemots 
  • Look for Minke Whale, Common & Bottlenose Dolphin & perhaps Orca
  • Visit the four counties of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
  • Manx Shearwaters, Great & Arctic Skuas & White-tailed Eagle
  • Led by expert Naturetrek naturalists
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Embark Poole
Day 2
Sailing AM, PM on Scilly
Day 3
Lundy & Pembrokeshire
Day 4
Isle of Man
Day 5
Ailsa Craig & Rathlin Island
Day 6
Iona & Treshnish Islands
Day 7
St Kilda
Day 8
Shiant Islands & The Minch
Day 9
Orkney Islands
Day 10/11
Shetland
Day 12
Fair Isle
Day 13
Disembark Aberdeen
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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2027

Departures Availability Cost
Sun 23rd May – Fri 4th Jun SPACES £7,795
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Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£7,795
Room sharing options:
If a customer on this departure has already expressed an interest in sharing a room it will be flagged here. We will identify if there are sharing options for male, female or both.
Female sharing available
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£1,000

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!