Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Dublin

   Depart 20:00

   Ireland

   

   Dublin is Europe's most literary capital, home to four Nobel laureates in literature, the extraordinary Book of Kells, and Georgian architecture rivaling any on the continent. Visit May through September via Holland America Line or Windstar for Trinity College's Long Room, the definitive Guinness pint at St. James's Gate, and the spontaneous pub conversations that make this city one of the world's most immediately welcoming.

2. Day 2

   Portrush

   Arrive 11:00Depart 19:00

   United Kingdom

   

   Portrush in United Kingdom blends maritime heritage, dramatic coastal scenery, and the understated warmth of the British Isles into a deeply rewarding port of call. Essential experiences include walking the coastal paths and sampling the region's thriving artisanal food scene. The most reliable conditions arrive June through September, when long northern days and mild temperatures make exploration a pleasure, though the atmosphere is compelling in any weather. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

3. Day 3

   Canna

   Arrive 06:00Depart 11:30

   United Kingdom

   

   Canna, the westernmost of Scotland's Small Isles, is a National Trust-owned Hebridean gem of fewer than 20 residents, Viking history, and extraordinary seabird colonies including puffins, golden eagles, and the elusive corncrake. Must-dos include walking to the sea cliffs, visiting the Celtic cross ruins, and absorbing the Gaelic cultural heritage of Canna House. May through August offers the mildest weather and peak birdlife, though waterproofs are essential year-round.

4. Day 3

   Canna

   Arrive 13:30Depart 20:00

   United Kingdom

   

   Canna, the westernmost of Scotland's Small Isles, is a National Trust-owned Hebridean gem of fewer than 20 residents, Viking history, and extraordinary seabird colonies including puffins, golden eagles, and the elusive corncrake. Must-dos include walking to the sea cliffs, visiting the Celtic cross ruins, and absorbing the Gaelic cultural heritage of Canna House. May through August offers the mildest weather and peak birdlife, though waterproofs are essential year-round.

5. Day 4

   Shiant Isles

   Arrive 15:00Depart 19:00

   United Kingdom

   

   The Shiant Isles are an uninhabited Scottish archipelago in the Minch strait, where dramatic basalt columns host over 200,000 breeding seabird pairs — puffins, razorbills, and guillemots — in one of Europe's greatest wildlife spectacles. Must-dos include Zodiac approaches to the columnar basalt cliff faces, watching the overwhelming seabird colonies, and spotting whales and dolphins in the Minch. Visit June or July for peak breeding season and longest daylight.

6. Day 4

   Shiant Isles

   Arrive 06:00Depart 12:00

   United Kingdom

   

   The Shiant Isles are an uninhabited Scottish archipelago in the Minch strait, where dramatic basalt columns host over 200,000 breeding seabird pairs — puffins, razorbills, and guillemots — in one of Europe's greatest wildlife spectacles. Must-dos include Zodiac approaches to the columnar basalt cliff faces, watching the overwhelming seabird colonies, and spotting whales and dolphins in the Minch. Visit June or July for peak breeding season and longest daylight.

7. Day 5

   Stornoway

   Depart 18:00

   United Kingdom

   

   Stornoway, the sheltered harbour capital of Scotland's Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, offers an extraordinary blend of Norse heritage, Victorian architecture, and raw Atlantic beauty. Visitors should not miss the twelfth-century Lewis Chessmen at Museum nan Eilean inside the restored Lews Castle, nor the chance to taste the island's PGI-protected Stornoway black pudding at its source. The sailing season from May through September delivers the longest daylight hours and mildest conditions, with late June offering near-endless twilight that bathes the ancient Callanish Standing Stones in an ethereal glow.

8. Day 6

   St. Kilda, United Kingdom

   Arrive 06:00Depart 19:00

   United Kingdom

   

   St. Kilda is a remote UNESCO World Heritage archipelago forty miles west of Scotland's Outer Hebrides, famous for Britain's highest sea cliffs, the world's largest gannet colony, and the poignant remains of a community evacuated in 1930. Must-dos include exploring the restored village on Hirta, witnessing the extraordinary seabird colonies, and walking to the summit of Conachair. Visit between May and September, though landings depend on Atlantic weather.

9. Day 7

   Iona

   Arrive 13:30Depart 19:00

   United Kingdom

   

   Iona is a tiny, luminous island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, revered as the birthplace of Celtic Christianity where Saint Columba founded his monastery in 563 AD. Visitors should walk the restored Benedictine abbey and Reilig Odhráin royal burial ground, then seek out the island's pristine white shell-sand beaches at Traigh Bàn. The sailing season from May through September offers the longest daylight hours and mildest weather, with June and July providing up to eighteen hours of light that bathes the island in the ethereal glow for which it has captivated artists and pilgrims for centuries.

10. Day 7

    Iona

    United Kingdom

    

    Iona is a tiny, luminous island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, revered as the birthplace of Celtic Christianity where Saint Columba founded his monastery in 563 AD. Visitors should walk the restored Benedictine abbey and Reilig Odhráin royal burial ground, then seek out the island's pristine white shell-sand beaches at Traigh Bàn. The sailing season from May through September offers the longest daylight hours and mildest weather, with June and July providing up to eighteen hours of light that bathes the island in the ethereal glow for which it has captivated artists and pilgrims for centuries.

11. Day 8

    Fort William

    Arrive 06:00Depart 23:59

    United Kingdom

    

    Fort William, United Kingdom is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Ponant. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic quarter to absorb centuries of architectural heritage, and sampling the distinctive northern cuisine that transforms local ingredients into refined dining experiences. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.

12. Day 9

    Duart Castle, Scotland

    Arrive 09:30Depart 16:00

    United Kingdom

    

    Duart Castle is the ancestral seat of Clan Maclean, a thirteenth-century fortress commanding a dramatic promontory on the Isle of Mull with views across three sea lochs to the Scottish Highlands. Must-dos include touring the castle's Great Hall and dungeon, taking a boat to Fingal's Cave on Staffa, and watching for sea eagles along the Mull coast. The visiting season is April–October, with May–June offering wildflowers and the calmest seas.

13. Day 10

    Greenock (Glasgow)

    Arrive 08:00

    United Kingdom

    

    The port of Greenock is a historic maritime hub on the River Clyde, renowned for its vibrant culture and architectural charm. Must-do experiences include savoring the local delicacy, Cullen skink, and exploring the bustling Greenock Market. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the weather is pleasant and local festivals bring the community to life.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3

Outside

193 sq ftMax 2D

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A window and panoramic glazed swing door

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiSafe+10

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4

Outside

193 sq ftMax 21

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+3

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5

Outside

193 sq ftMax 22

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+3

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

Outside

193 sq ftMax 23

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+3

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Superior Stateroom

Outside

226 sq ftMax 35

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A window or round porthole

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+9

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

290 sq ftMax 2DS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A lounge area with sofa (167 x 70 cm) and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 5 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+10

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Grand Deluxe Suite

Suite

484 sq ftMax 2GDS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A lounge with sofa, second TV, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and a Balneo bathtub A private 12 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShowerWhirlpool Bath+12

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Grand Privilege Suite

Suite

592 sq ftMax 4GPS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV A second bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and a second TV A lounge with sofa, third TV, two armchairs, and two sliding courtesy doors A bathroom with shower and bath A private 12 m² balcony Three panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler ServiceTV+13

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Owner’s Suite

Suite

592 sq ftMax 2OS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) A living/dining room with convertible sofa (160 x 190 cm), second TV, 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar A private 12 m² balcony Three panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerWhirlpool BathTVFree Wi-FiSafe+12

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Prestige Suite Deck 5

Suite

398 sq ftMax 44

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) A lounge with two armchairs, second TV, sliding courtesy door, and convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) Two bathrooms with shower A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+10

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Privilège Suite Deck 6

Suite

398 sq ftMax 2PS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and bath A private 12 m² balcony Three panoramic sliding bay windows

King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+11

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