--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 8cc21d9f-fc44-409f-85c1-9427580aaea0 slug: 2367346 voyage_code: EX72712 cruise_line: Lindblad Expeditions ship: National Geographic Explorer departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Portsmouth disembarkation_port: Edinburgh starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T13:06:00Z --- # Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland to Edinburgh > Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Explorer · May 6 – 17, 2027   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Lindblad Expeditions | | **Ship** | National Geographic Explorer | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Portsmouth | | **Disembarkation Port** | Edinburgh | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EX72712 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Portsmouth **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in a dockyard museum. ### Day 2: Fowey Island/Eden Project **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fowey is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. ### Day 3: Isles of Scilly **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England. The islands are covered in heathland, and fringed by sandy beaches such as Great Bay on St. Martin’s. On Tresco, one of the 5 inhabited islands, Tresco Abbey Garden is home to subtropical plants and also the Valhalla Museum, displaying shipwrecked figureheads. The tower of 17th-century Cromwell’s Castle stands at the north of Tresco. ### Day 4: Cobh, Ireland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cobh is a town in Ireland, on an island in Cork city’s harbour. It’s known as the Titanic’s last port of call in 1912. Titanic Experience Cobh is a themed attraction in the former White Star Line ticket office. More displays on the liner are in the Cobh Heritage Centre, which also explores how Cobh became an embarkation point during Ireland’s mass emigrations. North of town, huge Fota Wildlife Park is on Fota Island. ### Day 5: Wild West Coast of Ireland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Wild West Coast of Ireland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Iona **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. ### Day 8: Outer Hebrides **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Isle of Noss, Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Isle of Noss or Noss is a small, previously inhabited island in Shetland, Scotland. Noss is separated from the island of Bressay by the narrow Noss Sound. It has been run as a sheep farm since 1900, and has been a national nature reserve since 1955. ### Day 10: Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Orkney is an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The islands encompass Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. The 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' is a group of 5,000-year-old sites on Mainland, the largest island including Skara Brae, a preserved village with a reconstructed house, and Maeshowe, a chambered burial tomb incorporating 12th-century Viking carvings. ### Day 11: Aberdeen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: Edinburgh **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $20,570 | | Suite | $29,980 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Solo Cabin** (Code: SA) These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window or two portholes, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a room glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programing. **Cabin - Upper Deck** (Code: 05) These cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, feature one queen-sized bed, a writing desk and chairs, climate controls, a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. . (Cabin 221 has two lower single beds that ... **Cabin - Main Deck** (Code: 03) Cabins feature two lower single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), one large window, and two sitting chairs and a small table and ample storage. They have a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programming. **Cabin - Main Deck** (Code: 01) Cabins feature one or two Portholes. Most cabins feature two lower single beds. Cabins 303-306 feature one queen-sized bed. All offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Standard Cabin Amenities **Solo Cabin** (Code: SB) These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a room glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programing. The lounge and chartroom are easily accessible. **Cabin - Upper & Veranda Decks** (Code: 04) Cabins feature two lower single beds and at least one large window, climate controls, a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. The lounge and chartroom are easily accessible. The lounge is the social heart of the shi... **Cabin - Main Deck** (Code: 02) Cabins feature two lower single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programming. ### Suite Cabins **Suite - Verandah Deck** (Code: 06) Suite with Balcony. These spacious cabins have private balconies, two lower single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, chairs, and a TV. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks. **Suite - Verandah Deck** (Code: 07) Suite with Balcony. These large cabins with private balconies have either two lower single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen. They have seating areas and can be converted to triples. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks. ## Ship Information ### National Geographic Explorer National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the newest addition to the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An Undersea Specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 148 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 356.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Portsmouth *Coordinates: 50.8106, -1.091* Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in a do... ### Fowey Island/Eden Project Fowey is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. ### Isles of Scilly *Coordinates: 49.925, -6.29867* The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England. The islands are covered in heathland, and fringed by sandy beaches such as Great Bay on St. Martin’s. On Tresco, one of the 5 inhabited islands, Tresco Abbey Garden is home to subtropical plants and also the Valhalla Museum, displaying shipwrecked figureheads. The tower of 17th-century Cromwell’s Castle stands at t... ### Cobh, Ireland *Coordinates: 51.8979, -8.47109* Cobh is a town in Ireland, on an island in Cork city’s harbour. It’s known as the Titanic’s last port of call in 1912. Titanic Experience Cobh is a themed attraction in the former White Star Line ticket office. More displays on the liner are in the Cobh Heritage Centre, which also explores how Cobh became an embarkation point during Ireland’s mass emigrations. North of town, huge Fota Wildlife Par... ### Wild West Coast of Ireland ### Iona *Coordinates: 56.3347, -6.4041* Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. ### Outer Hebrides ### Isle of Noss, Shetland Islands *Coordinates: 60.3442, -1.25643* The Isle of Noss or Noss is a small, previously inhabited island in Shetland, Scotland. Noss is separated from the island of Bressay by the narrow Noss Sound. It has been run as a sheep farm since 1900, and has been a national nature reserve since 1955. ### Orkney Islands *Coordinates: 58.9366, -2.74388* Orkney is an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The islands encompass Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. The 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' is a group of 5,000-year-old sites on Mainland, the largest island including Skara Brae, a preserved village with a reconstructed house, and Maeshowe, a chambered burial tomb incorporating 12th-century Viking carvings. ### Aberdeen *Coordinates: 57.1475, -2.09539* ### Edinburgh *Coordinates: 55.9502, -3.18754* Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monumen... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367346 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367346 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367346.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2367346/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/lindblad-expeditions/national-geographic-explorer/ship/13225.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 13:06:00 UTC