--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 63cf7026-bcd8-484a-84e1-e88ef246fc02 slug: 2368799 voyage_code: INS2709 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Inspiration departure_date: return_date: nights: 13 embarkation_port: Leixoes (Porto), Portugal disembarkation_port: Aberdeen, UK starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T15:49:48Z --- # Expedition circumnavigation of Ireland and wild Scotland: mysterious Celtic realms – rugged, wild and beautiful > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Inspiration · May 28 – Jun 8, 2027   (13 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Inspiration | | **Duration** | 13 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Leixoes (Porto), Portugal | | **Disembarkation Port** | Aberdeen, UK | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | INS2709 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Leixoes (Porto), Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### Day 2: La Coruna **Arrives:** 02:00 PM · **Departs:** 08:30 PM La Coruсa, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name “Galicia” is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who around the 6th century BC occupied the region and constructed fortified defenses. La Coruсa was already a busy port under the Romans.They w... ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Cruising on the River Lee **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Cork **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM The Port of Cork is the main port serving the South of Ireland, County Cork and Cork City. It offers all six shipping modes. In 2015, over 11 million tonnes of freight were shipped through the Port of Cork, making it Ireland’s second busiest port. ### Day 5: Dingle **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 6: Cruising off the Cliffs of Moher **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Aran Islands **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 7: Killybegs **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 8: Rathlin Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Cruising through the Sound of Islay **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Oban, New Zealand **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Oban is the principal settlement on Stewart Island / Rakiura, the southernmost inhabited island of the New Zealand archipelago. Oban is located on Halfmoon Bay, on Paterson Inlet. It has aircraft connections with Invercargill and a ferry service to Bluff. ### Day 10: Portree, Isle of Skye **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Portree is the largest town on, and capital of, the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is the location for the only secondary school on the island, Portree High School. Public transport services are limited to buses. Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. ### Day 11: Stromness, Orkey Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Stromness locally is the second-most populous town in Orkney, Scotland. It is in the southwestern part of Mainland Orkney. It is a burgh with a parish around the outside with the town of Stromness as its capital. ### Day 11: Cruising through Scapa Flow **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: Hamburg, Germany **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church. ### Day 12: Aberdeen, UK **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Aberdeen is a port city in northeast Scotland, where the Dee and Don rivers meet the North Sea. With an offshore petroleum industry, the city is home to an international population. It's also known as the ‘Granite City’ for its many enduring grey-stone buildings. The 19th-century Marischal College is typical – a monumental Victorian landmark that’s now headquarters of the City Council. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $9,262 | ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Inspiration #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| ## Ports of Call ### Leixoes (Porto), Portugal *Coordinates: 41.1833, -8.7* The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### La Coruna *Coordinates: 43.3715, -8.39597* La Coruсa, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name “Galicia” is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who around the 6th century BC occupied the region a... ### Cruising on the River Lee ### Cork *Coordinates: 51.8979, -8.47109* The Port of Cork is the main port serving the South of Ireland, County Cork and Cork City. It offers all six shipping modes. In 2015, over 11 million tonnes of freight were shipped through the Port of Cork, making it Ireland’s second busiest port. ### Dingle ### Cruising off the Cliffs of Moher ### Aran Islands *Coordinates: 53.1289, -9.71966* ### Killybegs *Coordinates: 54.6311, -8.44366* ### Rathlin Island *Coordinates: 55.2921, -6.19169* ### Cruising through the Sound of Islay ### Oban, New Zealand Oban is the principal settlement on Stewart Island / Rakiura, the southernmost inhabited island of the New Zealand archipelago. Oban is located on Halfmoon Bay, on Paterson Inlet. It has aircraft connections with Invercargill and a ferry service to Bluff. ### Portree, Isle of Skye *Coordinates: 57.5359, -6.22627* Portree is the largest town on, and capital of, the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is the location for the only secondary school on the island, Portree High School. Public transport services are limited to buses. Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. ### Stromness, Orkey Islands *Coordinates: 58.9662, -3.29649* Stromness locally is the second-most populous town in Orkney, Scotland. It is in the southwestern part of Mainland Orkney. It is a burgh with a parish around the outside with the town of Stromness as its capital. ### Cruising through Scapa Flow ### Hamburg, Germany *Coordinates: 53.5534, 9.9922* Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St.... ### Aberdeen, UK *Coordinates: 57.1475, -2.09539* Aberdeen is a port city in northeast Scotland, where the Dee and Don rivers meet the North Sea. With an offshore petroleum industry, the city is home to an international population. It's also known as the ‘Granite City’ for its many enduring grey-stone buildings. The 19th-century Marischal College is typical – a monumental Victorian landmark that’s now headquarters of the City Council. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2368799 - **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/2368799 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2368799.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2368799/ - **Primary Image:** N/A - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 15:49:48 UTC