In a nutshell

Our panoramic tour will take us to discover the natural wonders of the Orkney Islands. From views of rugged cliff tops to ancient stone circles rising out of the peaceful countryside, these incredible treasures of the island are unforgettable.

Main stops

Mainland
Bay of Skail
Hole o' Rowe
Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Ring of Brodgar
Standing stones of Stennes

The programme

Departing from Kirkwall Harbour, we enjoy the beautiful countryside in the western part of the Mainland, the largest island in the Orkney archipelago, until we reach the Bay of Skail for dramatic views of the rugged coastline and the pounding, rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean. View the Hole o’Rowe -a natural worn hole in the headland that the sea explodes through on a wild and windy day.
We move on towards the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a Unesco World Heritage site since 1999 that includes a series of Neolithic monuments found in this area.
Our next visit is to one of these monuments, the Ring of Brodgar, the third largest monolithic stone circle in the British Isles. Close by is probably an important burial place and religious site, archaeological studies suggest that the stones were built before the more famous circle of Stonehenge. Only 27 stones remain today of what is thought to have been a perfect circle of more than 60 stones that are over 4,500 years old.
At the end of the tour, our coach takes us back to the ship. During the journey, we are able to admire the imposing site of the Standing stones of Stennes, one of the oldest stone circles in Great Britain, dating back 5,000 years.

Good to know

Space is limited, so please reserve early.