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Island Mini Cruise

OCEAN COUNTESS ISLANDS MINI CRUISE FROM GREENOCK

Islands of the northern seas

This short cruise to two of Scotland's northern outposts and Denmark's delightful Faroe Isles - all hopefully bathed in late-summer sunshine - will take you on a journey back in time, and will be a delight for bird- and sea-life watchers.

What The Price Includes

  • Four nights' accommodation in your choice of cabin
  • Full-board arrangements including full breakfast, luncheon, dinner, afternoon tea and midnight snacks
  • On-board entertainment as arranged
  • Calls at ports as detailed in the itinerary
  • The services of a friendly, professional crew and cruise staff
  • Port charges and taxes

The price quoted above is based on four passengers sharing a Cat 1: Standard 4 Berth Inner cabin. Other categories of cabin are available for a supplement

Ship Information

Joining the fleet in 2010, following a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme, and sailing on a series of exciting departures from ports around the UK, is 17,660-tonne  'Ocean Countess' . With her classic profile and vast deck space, and accommodation for 800 passengers, 'Ocean Countess' is a ship built in traditional style, and offers all that you would want for a memorable holiday.

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Cruise Information

The greatest pleasure of a cruise holiday is the knowledge that as each day dawns, there'll be a new adventure to enjoy, a new experience to savour.

Ports of call

  • Day One - Depart Greenock, UK
  • Day Two - Stornoway, Lewis
  • Day Three - Torshavn, Faroe Islands
  • Day Four - Portree, Isle of Skye
  • Day Five - Arrive Greenock, UK

N.B. All days not listed are spent at sea enjoying the excellent facilities aboard 'Ocean Countess'. Please see the Full Itinerary for details.

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Day One

'Ocean Countess' sails from Greenock late this afternoon.

Day Two

By morning 'Ocean Countess' will have reached Scotland's Western Isles, and anchored in Stornoway, capital of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. These beautiful, unspoilt islands, inhabited continuously for over 6,000 years, retain a rich, timeless culture. Explore, or join the excursion to the mysterious and ancient standing stones at Callanish, thought to be nearly 4,000 years old.

Day Three

Tiny, Toytown-like Torshavn is the capital of the remote Faroe Islands. A birdwatcher's Paradise, the islands are home to countless species, and its inhabitants are guardians of a deep-rooted Norse tradition, and live surrounded by natural beauty, drawing their income from the sea in the shape of fish and oil exploration.

Explore Torshavn's confusion of lanes and narrow passages, or join an excursion to other parts of the islands, perhaps to cross the famous Bridge across the Atlantic connecting the main island of Streymoy with the spectacular scenery and ancient wooden churches of smaller Eysturoy.

Day Four

The fabled 'isle of mist', Skye, is a wonderful place to explore. Spend the day in picturesque Portree, with its celebrated quayside fresh fish 'n' chip shops, or take an excursion. Head north, past the Old Man of Storr, to Duntum's Museum of Island Life; west to brooding Dunvegan Castle; south past the spectacular Cuillins; or even across the bridge to mainland Scotland.

Day Five

This afternoon we return to Greenock, and disembark at the end of a wonderful 'mini' cruise.

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