Jewels of Scotland: Ocean Albatros
North Atlantic
As a tiara of rough dark-brown rubies, small islands adorn the Scottish coastline. Each one is begging to tell you stories about a dramatic past reaching back millions of years to a birth from hot molten lava, millenniums to stone age dwellings – or just 12 years to create splendid single malt whiskies. This spring cruise with Ocean Atlantic is the ultimate journey in the exciting Scottish waters, complete with whisky, wildlife and spectacular landscapes!
- Beautiful island of Islay with tasting of local spirits
- Old town of Oban and spiritual retreat of Iona
- Small islands of Staffa and Rum
- Towering and remote Hirta in St Kilda archipelago
- Exploring unique flora and fauna
- Port of Stornoway, possible Lewis excursion
- Lectures by renowned Expedition Speakers
- Orkney islands and historic Kirkwall
Early Bird Pricing
Early Bird pricing applies for selected categories only for departures in the 2024 Season - 10% reduction has been applied to Category C Cabins, and B, A, and Premium Suites.
Stewart's Take
The unique chance to visit no less than seven Scottish islands.
Overview
As a tiara of rough dark-brown rubies, small islands adorn the Scottish coastline. Each one is begging to tell you stories about a dramatic past reaching back millions of years to a birth from hot molten lava, millenniums to stone age dwellings – or just 12 years to create splendid single malt whiskies. This spring cruise with Ocean Atlantic is the ultimate journey in the exciting Scottish waters, complete with whisky, wildlife and spectacular landscapes!M/V OCEAN ALBATROS
The brand-new luxury infinity vessel Ocean Albatros is one of the most modern small ship vessels in the world. This stylish cruise ship is ideally suited to small-ship expeditions, with a total of 93 comfortable cabins for guests, all with a view of the ocean, 90% with a balcony, even a suite with a French balcony! Ocean Albatros is deployed and dedicated to varied Arctic polar voyages. With the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A, Ocean Victory is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to her sturdy construction and X-BOW® – Infinity class, which provides high stability in rough weather and allows for the smoothest movements on high waves, and a Solas 2012 classification, which facilitates a safe return to port. The vessel will have more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels and be one of the most environmentally friendly, implementing the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for our guests. Ocean Albatros will also offer a unique panorama sauna, and a total of 12 dedicated solo travel cabins without a single-supplement. Like it's sistership the Ocean Victory it offers two restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other state-of-the-art amenities.

- International flights to Glasgow /from Aberdeen.
- Hotel accommodations in Scotland, before or after the cruise.
- Travel insurance.
- Cancellation insurance.
- Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Single room supplement.
- Meals not on board the ship.
- Beverages (other than coffee and tea).
- Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 14 per person per day).
- Personal expenses.
- Anything not mentioned under 'Price includes'.
Tour Dossier
Jewels of Scotland: Ocean Albatros

Join this special voyage on Ocean Albatros for an exploration of the fascinating, history-filled islands of the wild and hard to reach Scottish coastl
File Creation date: 2023-06-07 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/jewels-of-scotland-ocean-albatros_397

Jewels of Scotland: Ocean Albatros
Duration: 9 days
Location: North Atlantic
Available: May
Start: Aberdeen
Finish: Aberdeen

Highlights
- Beautiful island of Islay with tasting of local spirits
- Old town of Oban and spiritual retreat of Iona
- Small islands of Staffa and Rum
- Towering and remote Hirta in St Kilda archipelago
- Exploring unique flora and fauna
- Port of Stornoway, possible Lewis excursion
- Lectures by renowned Expedition Speakers
- Orkney islands and historic Kirkwall

Itinerary
As a tiara of rough dark-brown rubies, small islands adorn the Scottish coastline. Each one is begging to tell you stories about a dramatic past reaching back millions of years to a birth from hot molten lava, millenniums to stone age dwellings – or just 12 years to create splendid single malt whiskies. This spring cruise with Ocean Atlantic is the ultimate journey in the exciting Scottish waters, complete with whisky, wildlife and spectacular landscapes!





Ship Information
M/V OCEAN ALBATROS
The brand-new luxury infinity vessel Ocean Albatros is one of the most modern small ship vessels in the world. This stylish cruise ship is ideally suited to small-ship expeditions, with a total of 93 comfortable cabins for guests, all with a view of the ocean, 90% with a balcony, even a suite with a French balcony! Ocean Albatros is deployed and dedicated to varied Arctic polar voyages. With the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A, Ocean Victory is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to her sturdy construction and X-BOW® – Infinity class, which provides high stability in rough weather and allows for the smoothest movements on high waves, and a Solas 2012 classification, which facilitates a safe return to port. The vessel will have more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels and be one of the most environmentally friendly, implementing the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for our guests. Ocean Albatros will also offer a unique panorama sauna, and a total of 12 dedicated solo travel cabins without a single-supplement. Like it's sistership the Ocean Victory it offers two restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other state-of-the-art amenities.

Jewels of Scotland: Ocean Albatros
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/jewels-of-scotland-ocean-albatros_397
Included
Excluded
- International flights to Glasgow /from Aberdeen.
- Hotel accommodations in Scotland, before or after the cruise.
- Travel insurance.
- Cancellation insurance.
- Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Single room supplement.
- Meals not on board the ship.
- Beverages (other than coffee and tea).
- Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 14 per person per day).
- Personal expenses.
- Anything not mentioned under 'Price includes'.

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