Northern Europe & Scandinavia

Wild Scotland

Name: Wild Scotland
Brand: Aurora Expeditions
Price: 11756 USD
Availability: InStock

Welcome to Aurora’s Wild Scotland expedition. Discover the wild isles of Scotland, from the windswept Hebrides, inhabited for over 8,000 years, to the verdant Orkney Islands, where ancient Neolithic and Viking sites conjure images of civilisations long gone. Zodiac-cruise past sea-sculpted coastlines watching for dolphins, seals, and photograph seabirds in one of Europe’s largest seabird colonies. Visit charming villages, meet the friendly locals and maybe even sample a wee dram of Scotland’s finest.

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2 departures

Douglas Mawson · 2027

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Voyage Overview

Destinations

British Isles Northern Europe & Scandinavia Scotland

Language Services

English

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

Day-by-day stops

Please Note

Pack your flexibility: Aurora Expeditions operates in remote and challenging environments, and in the spirit of expedition travel, we encourage you to adopt a flexible and adventurous attitude when joining our voyages. This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, ice, sea state and other conditions beyond our control. Fitness & mobility: Your expedition offers great landings and walking opportunities. To make the most out of your landings, we do recommend that you are reasonably fit and healthy, though we always offer slower group options for those who are after a more relaxed pace. You should be confident on your feet to allow you to walk up and down the ship's gangway (equivalent to a steep set of stairs), get in and out of a Zodiac in some swell, and walk across wet, snowy and/or rocky terrain. Zodiacs: On your voyage, there is a whole world of breathtaking wilderness to discover, and at Aurora Expeditions we pride ourselves on being able to bring you closer to some of the incredible scenery and wildlife that make the region so unique. Which is why we can take you one step further with our Zodiac cruises and landings. These inflatable boats are perfect for cruising around Scotland, giving you the chance to see the world from a completely new point of view. Flight connections: Do not book departure flights prior to 12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation, as we may experience delays at the conclusion of the voyage.  Call to Book Call us on 1 833 826 5828 Keep up to date Subscribe for special offers and new itineraries Expeditions Polar Expeditions Discovery Expeditions Expedition Add-on Tours Small Ship Cruises More Information General Inclusions What to Pack Travel with Confidence Voyage Memories Wildlife Subscribe About Aurora Our Team Purpose Media Centre Awards Frequently Asked Questions Information for AI Assistants Contact Us Brochures Group Bookings Charters Careers API Boston | New York | Dallas | Toronto Sydney | London | Chengdu | Contact us © 2026 Aurora Expeditions. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Governance

All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Edinburgh on Day 1.
Half-day tour in Edinburgh followed by a transfer to Troon, on Day 2.
Onboard accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult).
A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits, and landing fees.
Gratuities during excursions and enrichment program for local guides, drivers, venues and local sites.
Wi-Fi. Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.

International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to, alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), on board gratuities*, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.

Ship

Douglas Mawson

Aurora Expeditions

Ship Features Onboard Facilities Staterooms & Suites Deck Plan Trips on the Douglas Mawson Designed for global discovery. Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson , is the last in a line of purpose-built vessels that have redefined small ship expedition cruising to Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond. Named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, our new small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit and is designed for global discovery. Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® and purpose-built with enhanced sustainability features, it takes a maximum of 130 adventurers on board our Expeditions, and just 154 on our Small Ship Cruises. All in smooth, quiet comfort. It boasts our most extensive range of staterooms yet,

Passengers154

Tonnage8,181 GT

Built2025

Ice ClassPC6

Decks8

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