Embark on an unforgettable journey through the rugged beauty of Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland, exploring breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and historic sites. From the scenic shores of Glasgow to the volcanic wonders of Iceland, each day offers a unique adventure and stunning vistas.
Itinerary Highlights
- Enjoy Photography, Birdwatching, and Hiking
- Witness Modern and Ancient Scottish Culture
- Marvel at Volcanic Landscapes
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Glasgow/Oban, Scotland
- Day 2: Isle of Skye
- Day 3: Barra (Castlebay)
- Day 4: Stornoway, Lewis
- Day 5: At Sea
- Day 6: Vágur, Suðuroy Island, Faroe Islands
- Day 7: Tórshavn
- Day 8: Elduvík
- Day 9 and 10: Western Faroe Islands
- Day 11: At Sea
- Day 12: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), Iceland
- Day 13: Reykjavík, Iceland
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.
Travelling with Eclipse
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- Eclipse Travel is Australian owned and run, and an ATAS accredited travel agent.
- 24/7 emergency numbers and local contacts provided for support while you’re abroad.
- We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
- No currency surcharges. Once your deposit is paid, your price is guaranteed.
Specialists
- Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
- Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
- We conduct regular checks on destinations, hotels, and services to ensure quality for every trip.
Authentic Travel
- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
- Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.
Day 1: Glasgow/Oban, Scotland
Begin Your Adventure
After a day of independent exploration in Glasgow, you’ll transfer to the Oban port by bus and embark for an evening departure.
Nestled on the west coast, Oban is a striking seaside town surrounded by miles of dramatic shores and beautiful countryside.
Dinner included.
Day 2: Isle of Skye
Enjoy Photography, Birdwatching, and Hiking
Whether you’re a hiker, photographer, or birder, you will love a visit to Skye.
Cruise the southwestern shore of this large island keeping a keen eye out for species like common sandpiper, oystercatcher, gannets, and razorbills. Delight in the opportunity to witness these remarkable creatures in their natural environment and add unique sightings to your birdwatching list.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Skye's mountainous landscapes and choose the level of activity that suits you best for a walk, hike, or trek among the awe-inspiring Cuillin Hills, one of Britain's finest mountainscapes.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 3: Barra (Castlebay)
Explore Barra’s Rich Past
Barra is the ancestral island of Clan MacNeil whose chiefs were based at Kisimul Castle, which still sits, impressively intact, a few hundred yards offshore from the pleasant village of Castlebay. Alexander, Lord of the Isles, granted the MacNeils the island in 1427, and a century later the clan was accused of launching piratical raids on English shipping endeavours. Barra was later the home of writer Compton Mackenzie, who used the setting for his novel (later a movie) Whisky Galore.
Today, Barra remains a vibrant island community, shaped by its Gaelic heritage and time-honoured traditions. Discover a welcoming atmosphere celebrated for its cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, including white sandy beaches and rolling green hills.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4: Stornoway, Lewis
Witness Modern and Ancient Scottish Culture
Visit Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, a Gaelic stronghold and the capital of the largest of the Hebrides. Browse charming shops to purchase the island’s famous tweed.
Meander through one of Britain’s most important Stone Age sites, the Calanais Standing Stones, which are said to be giants who were punished by St. Kieran for refusing to convert to Christianity.
Experience the living history at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, where you can learn about a typical crofting township of the last century. Explore the blackhouses and traditional activities, including the weaving of the famous Harris Tweed.
Discover Dun Carloway Broch, a uniquely Scottish site perched on a rocky mound. See this ancient structure, standing at an impressive nine metres tall.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 5: At Sea
Search for Marine Life
Enjoy a day at sea as we sail toward the Faroe Islands. Enrich your journey with insightful presentations and workshops led by our expert expedition team, deepening your understanding of the region's landscapes, wildlife, and culture.
Relax on deck and keep an eye out for marine life, seabirds, and the ever-changing seascape. With a bit of luck, you might spot Risso’s dolphins—recognizable by their pale-grey bodies—or other cetaceans like bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, or even a minke whale. Seabirds often grace these waters, too, so stay alert for northern gannets, guillemots, Atlantic puffins, fulmars, and skuas gliding above the waves.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 6: Vágur, Suðuroy Island, Faroe Islands
Immerse Yourself in Faroese Culture
Visit Vágur, where the warm hospitality of its 1,300 residents awaits you. Relish in the opportunity to witness Faroese chain dancing and share in stories of Vágur‘s captivating past.
Enjoy the abundance of birdlife that the island boasts.
Let your senses feast on the view of Suðuroy’s towering west side. Admire majestic cliffs, stunning mountains, sea stacks, and the magnificent Beinisvørð mountain as it stands tall from afar.
See for yourself why the island is famed for its dramatic cliffs towering over the North Atlantic and enjoy this paradise for birds, including European storm petrels and Atlantic puffins.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 7: Tórshavn
Visit Galleries, Shops, and Restaurants
Explore the splendid little city of Tórshavn (“Thor’s harbour”), the Faroe Islands’ capital and a former Viking trading centre.
Stroll through the enchanting streets of the old town, where you'll discover a treasure trove of galleries, charming shops, and restaurants.
Admire the buildings with their grass roofs and black timber façades, offering a glimpse into traditional Faroese architecture and culture.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 8: Elduvík
Get a Glimpse Into Charming Island Life
Experience the tranquil charm of Elduvík, a village of just twelve residents, nestled at the end of a lush valley on Eysturoy's northeast side.
Wander through this picturesque community on a guided tour exploring the colourful houses that surround the church and old schoolhouse. Learn about its rich history and enduring traditions, getting a glimpse into Faroese life.
Take in a different perspective on a valley hike where stunning views of the surrounding mountains and fjord unfold.
Savour traditional Faroese flavours with local tastings, then step inside the village church to listen to enchanting tales and timeless hymns in this space, inaugurated in 1951.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 9 and 10: Western Faroe Islands
Hike the Remote and Wild
Take in the drama of Vágar, one of the remote Western Islands, where soaring cliffs kiss the sea and emerald valleys cradle charming villages. This is a place of quiet wonder, where every path leads to a new story, and nature’s raw beauty makes you humble.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 11: At Sea
Learn On Board
Deepen your understanding of the environment, cultures, and history of the region as we steam across the North Atlantic towards Iceland.
Enjoy workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck!
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 12: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), Iceland
Marvel at Volcanic Landscapes
Vestmannaeyjar lies off the south coast of Iceland and comprises fourteen islands, numerous rocks, and skerries. Only the largest island, Heimaey, is inhabited.
Numerous species of seabirds, including the famous puffin, nest in the steep rock faces along the ocean cliffs. The volcanically active area has seen two major eruptions in recent times: the formation of the island of Surtsey in 1963, and the Eldfell eruption ten years later that destroyed much of Heimaey.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 13: Reykjavík, Iceland
Wave a Fond Farewell
Complete your journey in Reykjavík, Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital that was established in the year 874 CE.
Food, culture, and nightlife abound, while the National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts.
Disembark in the morning and say your farewells in what is widely considered one of the cleanest, greenest cities in the world.
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.
Breakfast included.
- Day 1: Glasgow/Oban, Scotland
- Day 2: Isle of Skye
- Day 3: Barra (Castlebay)
- Day 4: Stornoway, Lewis
- Day 5: At Sea
- Day 6: Vágur, Suðuroy Island, Faroe Islands
- Day 7: Tórshavn
- Day 8: Elduvík
- Day 9 and 10: Western Faroe Islands
- Day 11: At Sea
- Day 12: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), Iceland
- Day 13: Reykjavík, Iceland
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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16 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 | NZD$14808pp | ||
Triple | Save 20% | ||
Bunk Bed Twin | Save 20% | ||
Upper Deck Twin | Save 20% | ||
Bridge Deck Twin | Save 20% | ||
Superior Twin | Save 20% | ||
Single | Save 20% |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Triple
• Window
• Two lower and one upper berth
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Two wardrobes
• Approximately 159 square feet
Bunk Bed Twin
• Window
• Bunk bed twin
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Wardrobe
• Approximately 86–122 square feet
Upper Deck Twin
• Window
• Two lower berths or matrimonial bed
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Wardrobe
• Approximately 106–140 square feet
Bridge Deck Twin
• Window
• Two lower berths
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Wardrobe
• Approximately 104–112 square feet
Superior Twin
• Window
• Two lower berths
• Bathroom with a shower
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
• Desk with a chair
• Heater under desk
• Air ventilation
• Electrical outlets: 220V/50Hz (European)
• Cupboard
• Two wardrobes
• Approximately 145–156 square feet
Specifications
- Capacity: 78 passengers
- Crew: 32
- Registry: Bahamas
- Type of vessel: Passenger cruise ship
- Ice Class: 1B
- Polar Code Category: C
- Year built: 1992, Orskov Christensens Staalskibs, Denmark
- Length: 73 metres (249.5 ft.)
- Breadth: 11 metres (36 feet)
- Draft: 3.51 metres (11.5 feet)
- Main Engines: 1 x MAN B&W Alpha: 6L28/32A (1470 kW)
- Auxiliary Engines: 2 x Scania DI12 45 M (206 kW)
- Propellers: 1 x AB Alcometaller Controllable Pitch Propeller
- Maneuvering Speed: 5 knots
- Economical Service Speed: 10 knots
- Full Speed: 13 knots
- Thruster (fwd): 1 x Brunvoll Controllable Pitch Thruster (154 kW)
- Thruster (aft): 1 x Brunvoll Controllable Pitch Thruster (167 kW)
- Electricity: 380 / 220 V @ 50 Hz
- Total Capacity: 134 Persons
- Lifeboats: 2
- Life Rafts: 4
What’s included?
- Passage aboard the Ocean Nova
- Applicable taxes and credit card fees
- Complimentary expedition jacket
- Special access permits, entry, and park fees
- Expert expedition team
- Guided activities
- Sightseeing and community visits
- All Zodiac excursions
- Port fees
- Pre-departure materials
- Educational program
- Interactive workshops
- Evening entertainment
- All shipboard meals
- Internet access
What’s not included?
- Commercial and charter flights
- Program enhancements/optional excursions
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
- Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
- Possible fuel surcharges and administrative fees
- Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!