Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland
11 nights
National Geographic Explorer
6 May '27Cruise overview
Uncover the hidden side of well-known isles on a journey that encompasses Britain, Ireland, and Scotland. Enter coastal villages by Zodiac and land on remote beaches. Witness prehistory juxtaposed with the present, probe the secrets of Stone Age megaliths, and discover early Christian settlements, Navigate through a picturesque sea cave, and observe colonies of migratory seabirds. Stroll charming, remote towns and mingle with locals in cozy pubs throughout the land.
Itinerary
London Tower Bridge
Arrive in London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, and transfer to Portsmouth to embark the ship on your journey around the British and Irish Isles.
London is an ancient city whose history greets you at every turn. If the city contained only its famous landmarks—the Tower of London or Big Ben—it would still rank as one of the world’s top cities. But London is so much more. The foundations of London’s character and tradition endure. The British bobby is alive and well. The tall, red, double-decker buses (in an updated model) still lumber from stop to stop. Then there’s that greatest living link with the past—the Royal Family with all its attendant pageantry. To ice the cake, swinging-again London is today one of the coolest cities on the planet. The city’s art, style, and fashion make headlines around the world, and London’s chefs have become superstars.
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Fowey
Saint Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Cobh
Dingle Peninsula
Dingle Peninsula
Iona, Hebrides
Outer Hebrides
Shetland Islands
Orkney Islands
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Category 1 - Main Deck
#301-308 — Cabins feature one or two portholes. Cabins #301, 302, and 307 have two twin beds. Cabins #304-306 feature one queen-sized bed. Cabin #308 features two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor-length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
A polar-ready expedition ship designed for immersive, expert-led exploration in some of the world’s most remote regions.
- Carries just 148 guests for an intimate, educational atmosphere
- Ice-strengthened hull for safe polar navigation
- Fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and underwater exploration equipment
- Global itineraries from Antarctica to the Arctic
- Expert Expedition Team and National Geographic photographers onboard
- Spacious lounge, bar and observation areas
- Science Hub with microscopes and interactive exhibits
- Relaxed open-seating dining with regional cuisine
- Fitness centre, sauna and wellness treatments
- Library and lecture theatre for enrichment programmes
