Wild Islands & Lands of Legends
on the Sea Spirit

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    Duration

    12 DAYS
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    Class of Ship

    Midsize Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Energy Efficiency Management Plan, Food Waste Management
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    Passenger Berths

    114
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    Ice Class

    1D
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Duration
12 DAYS
/media/s4zhaf0m/ship-icon.png
Class of Ship
Midsize Expedition Ship
/media/2flfscuh/leaf-icon.png
Sustainability
Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Energy Efficiency Management Plan, Food Waste Management
/media/dx3mvpdd/bed-icon.png
Passenger Berths
114
/media/jzdbslpr/iceclass_2.png
Ice Class
1D

Expedition overview & highlights

  • Visit Orkney’s UNESCO-listed Neolithic sites
  • Observe puffins and skuas up close on Fair Isle and Shetland’s wild cliffs
  • Explore the remote, sea-sculpted coastlines of Foula and Papa Stour
  • Discover Faroese traditions and Viking heritage in Tórshavn and Kirkjubøur

Embark on an unforgettable voyage through the rugged and storied North Atlantic, from the Neolithic ruins of Orkney to the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroes. This expedition-style cruise brings you face-to-face with centuries of legends, sweeping island landscapes and thriving bird colonies. Walk among ancient standing stones, trace the footsteps of Vikings and meet locals who keep traditional crafts alive. Marvel at towering sea stacks, sculpted caves, and puffin-covered cliffs on Fair Isle, Foula and Papa Stour. In the Faroe Islands, discover remote villages of turf-roofed houses, windswept fjords and Viking-age ruins. With expert guides leading you through natural and cultural wonders, every day reveals a new facet of island life shaped by myth, nature and resilience.

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