Scotland and The Faroe Islands
June 29-July 11, 2026
This trip marks our fifth year traveling to some of the most spectacular highlights along the Scottish Coast and the Faroe Islands. We are thrilled to be returning to St Kilda and its unrivaled place in Scottish (and fiber) history, and look forward to adding a special excursion with Jane Cooper, author of "The Lost Flock" and her Boreray Sheep. The weather will cooperate or it won't, it never seems to matter.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from Aberdeen
Day 2: Fair Isle & Noss Head, Shetland Islands
Day 3: Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Day 4: Fetlar & Unst, Shetland Islands
Day 5: Eysturoy, Faroe Islands
Day 6: Elduvik, Faroe Isands
Day 7 Suduroy, Faroe Islands
Day 8 Stornoway, Outer Hebrides
Day 9: Canna & Loch Savaig, Inner Hebrides
Day 10: St. Kilda & Stac Lee, Outer Hebrides
Day 11: North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands
Day 12: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Day 13: Aberdeen
Enjoy a few highlights
Hebridean Sky
If large, resort-style vessels accommodating thousands of passengers are your ideal, then the MS Hebridean Sky is not the vessel for you. You will not find floor shows nor round-the-clock buffets, But you will find an intimate atmosphere where every morning begins with a new adventure often traveling by Zodiac to remote landing sites and unique opportunities.
Few ships are large enough to navigate the open water to the north, yet small enough to weave among the smaller islands along the Scottish coast. The MS Hebridean Sky with just 95 fellow passengers is the ideal choice, combining both elegance and expedience. To duplicate this trip by road, air, and sea would be a logistical nightmare, requiring nearly twice the time—and dollars. To visit the small communities of Fair Isle, Fetlar , and Unst along with the uninhabited St Kilda into one itinerary is rare; when combined with the towns of Torshavn and Lerwick is an opportunity that rarely comes along.
Things that make this trip unique
It's impossible to overstate the itinerary from both a wildlife and a wild fiber perspective. For many, a visit to Scotland let alone the Shetlands is a dream come true. To venture to the Faroes, visiting with farmers, crofters and knitters while surrounded by the beauty of the North Sea is part of what makes this trip unique. And then there's the ship, which feels like home from the moment you step aboard.
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A word about expedition cruising
Deck Plans
Questions and Answers
What's the weather like?
Temperatures in summer typically stay in the 50s. However, the damp ocean air often makes it feel cooler. Rain is not only possible, it's all but guaranteed. Why else does the grass perpetually stay green. The further north we travel, the colder and windier it will get. Then again, there are those perfect days in June when the sun is shining brightly and not a breath of wind to be found.
What about seasickness?
Typically, the seas in this are rather active., although the summer months are known to be calmer than other times of the year. However, for those who are prone to seasickness, advance preparedness is the key.
If this is an expedition, what are the physical requirements?
Each person must be ambulatory, The amount of walking or hiking is at the sole discretion of the individual and may limit access to certain destinations. If walking long distances or along uneven surfaces is problematic, hiking poles are strongly recommended.
Itinerary changes?
We make every effort to stick with the itinerary. However, the weather ultimately dictates our schedule and it is possible we may have to switch landings on a certain day. Occasionally, we might have to miss a landing completely. Please know these decisions are always made based on making your safety our top priority.
