11/08/2023 Tilbury

Tilbury

Embark Spirit of Adventure.

Depart 1800.

12/08/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

13/08/2023 St Mary’s ⚓, Isles of Scilly

St Mary’s ⚓, Isles of Scilly

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

The scenic Isles of Scilly are an archipelago of five inhabited islands, situated 28 miles from Land's End. With a mild climate, an abundance of flora and fauna and numerous white sandy beaches, the islands are a haven of peace and tranquility. St Mary’s, the largest island in the chain, is criss-crossed by nature trails and walking routes punctuated by ancient villages.

Included excursion

Visit Tresco Abbey Gardens, established in the 19th century around the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey. 

⚓ Land by launch or tender.

14/08/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

15/08/2023 Douglas ⚓, Isle of Man

Douglas ⚓, Isle of Man

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Set in the middle of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is a self-governing kingdom designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Horse-drawn trams run along the seafront promenade and nearby is the Manx Museum, home to an extensive collection of artefacts documenting the history of the island. The ruined 11th-century Peel Castle is located on the island’s west coast and to the north is the Isle of Man Motor Museum – each year throughout May and June the island transforms into a motorbike racetrack for the Isle of Man TT.

Included excursion

A scenic excursion will introduce you to the island’s highlights.

⚓ Land by launch or tender

16/08/2023 Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Having enjoyed a 21st-century rejuvenation, Northern Ireland’s capital, Belfast, is fast becoming a celebrated haven for literature, art, music and theatre – the Cathedral Quarter is at the city’s cultural heart and well worth a visit. The city also boasts a rich seafaring history and it was here that the ill-fated RMS Titanic was built. Today visitors can explore Titanic Belfast, which narrates the story of the White Star ocean liner.

Included excursion

An included sightseeing tour will reveal the highlights of Belfast.

Optional excursions

Belfast is the gateway to some of Northern Ireland’s most picturesque coastal and countryside scenery. From here, you could travel to see the geometric columns of Giant’s Causeway, created as a result of an ancient volcanic eruption.

17/08/2023 Oban ⚓, Scotland

Oban ⚓, Scotland

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700. Arrive in the unofficial capital of the West Highlands and the gateway to the Hebridean Isles. The coastal town and the surrounding area offer bird-watching opportunities, as well as dramatic scenery, castles, museums and shops. Although evidence suggests that Oban Bay has been settled since Mesolithic times, the town owes its development to the distillery that was established here in 1794, at which time Oban began shipping alcohol, wool, slate and kelp to larger ports, such as Glasgow and Liverpool.

18/08/2023 Stornoway ⚓, Scotland

Stornoway ⚓, Scotland

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Originally a Viking settlement, Stornoway is the bustling capital of the Outer Hebrides, set in a natural harbour overlooked by the Victorian gothic-style Lews Castle. The town is set on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis, well-known for its Harris Tweed, a cloth hand woven by the islanders for centuries.

Optional excursions

Visit the famous Calanais standing stones which pre-date Stonehenge and were a focus for ritual activity during the Bronze Age.

19/08/2023 Invergordon, Scotland

Invergordon, Scotland

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700. From Invergordon lie some of Scotland’s best-known sights, including Urquhart Castle, a medieval stronghold once claimed by Robert the Bruce which stands on the banks of Loch Ness.

Included excursion

An included sightseeing tour will reveal the highlights of Invergordon and take you on a scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands.

Optional excursions

You could also enjoy a taste of famous Scottish whisky on a tour of Glenmorangie Distillery, or discover Urquhart Castle, on the banks of Loch Ness.

20/08/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

21/08/2023 Dover

Dover

Arrive 0700.

Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.