Following the Fleet
Oban to Inverness
Tuesday 18th July to Wednesday 26th July 2023
From £6,210 per person
8 nights including
2 Gala Dinners
Orkney played a pivotal role in both World Wars and poignant reminders of these turbulent periods are etched on the landscape. The main Royal Navy fleet during both wars was based in Scapa Flow and this wonderful voyage to Orcadia explores the naval history of Scotland’s far north
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Guest Speaker Roger Knight

Roger Knight had a twenty-seven year career at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. He then taught in the Greenwich Maritime Institute, University of Greenwich as a Visiting Professor and is now a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London. He published a prize-winning biography of Nelson and led research projects into the Napoleonic Navy. His latest book, published in the summer of 2022, is on the British convoy system in the war against Napoleon.
Below you can explore the itinerary for this cruise. Click on the arrows to see more information on each days itinerary. Simply click the ‘Book this Cruise’ button to get booking and embark on an exciting journey with us…
Tuesday 18th July
Oban - Embarkation.
Wednesday 19th July
Cruise Kyle Rhea. Inverarish, Raasay - Former WW1 POW camp.

The first leg of our voyage takes us northwards, through Kyle Rhea to the Isle of Raasay, where we discover the former WWI prisoner of war camp at Inverarish.
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Cruise Inner Sound. Gairloch - Russian Arctic Convoy Museum.

A relaxing cruise of the Inner Sound precedes our visit to the Russian Arctic Convoy Museum at Loch Ewe, home of the Arctic Convoys in WWII.
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Stornoway, Lewis - Arnish Gun Emplacements. Cruise The Minch and Cape Wrath.
Crossing The Minch to Stornoway, we view the WWII coastal battery, situated at Arnish Point.
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Stromness, Orkney - Stromness Museum and Ness Battery. Kirkwall, Orkney - St Magnus Cathedral.
Rounding Cape Wrath, we plot a course for Orkney and the Stromness Museum and Ness Battery, a crucial element of the defences of the western entrance to Scapa Flow. Known as The Light of the North, St Magnus Cathedral dominates the Kirkwall skyline.
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Kirkwall, Orkney - Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel. Cruise Scapa Flow.

We marvel at the workmanship of the Italian prisoners of war and their chapel, constructed from two Nissen Huts, and the Churchill Barriers built to protect the anchorage. At Scapa Flow, we are reminded of the important part this area played in two world wars, including the scuttling of the German Fleet in 1919.
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Lyness, Hoy - Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum. Stroma - Walks ashore.
Our exploration continues on Hoy, with an excursion to the Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum and walks ashore at Stroma.
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Scrabster - Mary Ann’s Cottage. Cruise East Coast.

Our voyage of discovery concludes at Mary Ann’s Cottage.
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Inverness - Disembarkation.
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Our decks and Cabins
Below you can see our decks and what cabins are on each of them. If you click the arrow you can see further information on each cabin and what it has to offer. So get exploring and get booking. We look forward to you joining us on board for an experience of a lifetime…

Bed: Super Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with separate walk-in shower
The ship’s largest cabin, the Isle of Arran Suite, is located on the port side of the Princess Deck and, as all windows are on the ship’s side, privacy is assured. It comprises a large, separate day room, a spacious bedroom and a well-equipped bathroom with bath and separate walk-in thermostatic shower. The bedroom contains a super king-size bed, which can be re-arranged as twins, generous wardrobes, drawers, dressing table and a second television.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
The roomy Isle of Berneray and Isle of Bute are situated on the port and starboard sides, towards the after end of the Promenade Deck. The private balconies in these cabins ensure total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, they are the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. These cabins contain super king-size beds, which can be re-arranged as twins. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
The roomy Isle of Berneray and Isle of Bute are situated on the port and starboard sides, towards the after end of the Promenade Deck. The private balconies in these cabins ensure total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, they are the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. These cabins contain super king-size beds, which can be re-arranged as twins. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: King-size
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
The Isle of Barra and Isle of Benbecula are located on the port and starboard sides forward on the Princess Deck. The balconies, which afford total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, are fitted with teak tables and chairs for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: King-size
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
The Isle of Barra and Isle of Benbecula are located on the port and starboard sides forward on the Princess Deck. The balconies, which afford total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, are fitted with teak tables and chairs for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Located on the same deck as Reception and the Columba Restaurant, these roomy, forward-facing cabins, at the forward end of the Princess Deck, are fitted with three large picture windows offering excellent views ahead over the bow. The super king-size beds can be re-arranged as twins. A well deck, some 40 feet (12 m) in length, between the cabins and the forecastle, ensures privacy. Large bathrooms feature full-size baths with thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Located on the same deck as Reception and the Columba Restaurant, these roomy, forward-facing cabins, at the forward end of the Princess Deck, are fitted with three large picture windows offering excellent views ahead over the bow. The super king-size beds can be re-arranged as twins. A well deck, some 40 feet (12 m) in length, between the cabins and the forecastle, ensures privacy. Large bathrooms feature full-size baths with thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Situated on the port and starboard sides of the Promenade Deck, towards the after end of the ship, these two superb cabins are fitted with super king-size beds convertible into twins. Large picture windows are perfect for watching the landscapes unfold. Spacious bathrooms contain full-size baths with thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Situated on the port and starboard sides of the Promenade Deck, towards the after end of the ship, these two superb cabins are fitted with super king-size beds convertible into twins. Large picture windows are perfect for watching the landscapes unfold. Spacious bathrooms contain full-size baths with thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
A roomy cabin that is in great demand with returning guests, the Isle of Danna is tucked into a quiet corner on the port side of the Princess Deck. It contains a super king-size bed, which can be converted into twin beds, and two comfortable chairs from which to enjoy panoramic views through full-size picture windows. Charming private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with separate walk-in shower
Very roomy and excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. While Kinloch and Torosay Castle cabins are fitted with two opening portholes, Duart Castle also has a forward-facing porthole. All feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with separate walk-in shower
Very roomy and excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. While Kinloch and Torosay Castle cabins are fitted with two opening portholes, Duart Castle also has a forward-facing porthole. All feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with separate walk-in shower
Very roomy and excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. While Kinloch and Torosay Castle cabins are fitted with two opening portholes, Duart Castle also has a forward-facing porthole. All feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These charming, interchangeable super king-size or twin-bedded cabins on the port and starboard sides of the Hebridean Deck are generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These charming, interchangeable super king-size or twin-bedded cabins on the port and starboard sides of the Hebridean Deck are generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These charming, interchangeable super king-size or twin-bedded cabins on the port and starboard sides of the Hebridean Deck are generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Beds: Double
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. Both these cabins are fitted with two opening portholes and feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Beds: Double
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. Both these cabins are fitted with two opening portholes and feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Double
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
This popular, double-bedded cabin, located on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, has three full-size picture windows, which afford superb views and give the room a bright, airy feel. Private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Bed: Double
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
An excellent port-side cabin in a quiet corner on the same level as the Tiree Lounge and the Library. This extremely comfortable cabin has open views from its windows and is well-equipped with private facilities, including a thermostatic shower.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These well-appointed cabins lie on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from their windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, they are much in demand. The private facilities include thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These well-appointed cabins lie on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from their windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, they are much in demand. The private facilities include thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These well-appointed cabins lie on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from their windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, they are much in demand. The private facilities include thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Single (Jura and Sleat) Bed: Double (Islay and Mull)
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, these are roomy single cabins, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature thermostatic showers. A single staircase links these rooms to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
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Bed: Single (Jura and Sleat) Bed: Double (Islay and Mull)
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, these are roomy single cabins, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature thermostatic showers. A single staircase links these rooms to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
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Bed: Single (Jura and Sleat) Bed: Double (Islay and Mull)
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, these are roomy single cabins, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature thermostatic showers. A single staircase links these rooms to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
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Bed: Single (Jura and Sleat) Bed: Double (Islay and Mull)
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, these are roomy single cabins, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature thermostatic showers. A single staircase links these rooms to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
These charming, well-appointed cabins, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, offer spacious bathrooms and full-size baths with thermostatic showers. As they are not fitted with windows or portholes, fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced air ventilation system.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
These charming, well-appointed cabins, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, offer spacious bathrooms and full-size baths with thermostatic showers. As they are not fitted with windows or portholes, fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced air ventilation system.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
This delightful cabin, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, is well-appointed and offers the single traveller excellent value for money. Fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system, as this cabin does not have windows or portholes. Loch Scresort has good-sized private facilities with a thermostatic shower.
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