Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – With Smithsonian Journeys on the Le Lapérouse

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StudioPONANT Soa Lesport

Jamie Lafferty

StudioPONANT Soa Lesport

Duration

8 DAYS

Class of Ship

Midsize Expedition Ship

Sustainability

Ship to Shore Power, Green Marine Certified, Dynamic Positioning (DP)

Berths

184

Ice Class Rating

Duration

8 DAYS

Class of Ship

Midsize Expedition Ship

Sustainability

Ship to Shore Power, Green Marine Certified, Dynamic Positioning (DP)

Berths

184

Ice Class Rating

Expedition overview and highlights

Cruise through Norway’s stunning fjords
Explore two archipelagos in the north of Scotland – Shetland and Orkney
Step back in time at UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney and Bryggen
Spot extraordinary birdlife, including puffins, gannets, European shags and other seabirds

Step aboard Le Lapérouse for an 8-day cruise on an exceptional itinerary to discover the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Isles and the beauty of the Norwegian fjords. Begin your voyage in Glasgow, Scotland's cultural capital with a rich artistic and architectural heritage. Sail to Fort William, from where you can immerse yourself in local lore during a cruise of fabled Loch Ness or take a tour and enjoy a dram of scotch whisky at a local distillery. From Portree, spend a day on the unparalleled Isle of Skye. Or, not to be missed on the mainland is Eilean Donan, one of the most recognisable castles in the world and an iconic symbol of Scotland.

Your ship sails next towards Kirkwall, Orkney, where numerous seabirds, such as dunters and ringed plovers, take residence. The Standing Stones of Stenness, built around 5,400 years ago, are a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Le Lapérouse then sails for Lerwick, the main port in the Shetland Islands. Nearby is the Jarlshof prehistoric and Norse settlement, where Neolithic people first settled more than 4,000 years ago – it is one of the most spectacular excavated sites in the British Isles. Next cross the North Sea and sail towards Olden. From this small and charming village, located a few miles from Jostedalsbreen National Park, home to one of the last ice caps in Europe, admire the magnificent Briksdal Glacier. End your voyage in Flåm where you will board the Flåm Railway to take a beautiful train journey high into the mountains of western Norway. View stunning rivers, waterfalls, and cultural landscapes around every corner. You will disembark in Bergen, famous for its Hanseatic wharf, Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site which still carries traces of the rich historic past of the city founded by the Vikings.