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National Geographic Explorer May 12-19 2028 Cruise & Offers

Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys and Inner Hebrides

VoyageEXDUED-280512 DatesMay 12-19 2028 Duration7 nights ShipNational Geographic Explorer

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National Geographic Explorer operating in Svalbard
National Geographic Explorer · EXDUED-280512

Itinerary at a Glance

May 12-19 2028
12 May 2028 Dublin, Ireland / Embark Ship Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
13 May 2028 Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
14 May 2028 Isle of Skye, Scotland / Loch Ewe (day 1 of 2) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
15 May 2028 Isle of Skye, Scotland / Loch Ewe (day 2 of 2) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
16 May 2028 Shetland and Orkney (day 1 of 3) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
17 May 2028 Shetland and Orkney (day 2 of 3) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
18 May 2028 Shetland and Orkney (day 3 of 3) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
19 May 2028 Edinburgh / Disembark Ship Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner

Schedule source status: Official National Geographic-Lindblad dates and day-by-day route. Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner and are intentionally left blank.

A closer look at this sailing

Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys and Inner Hebrides aboard National Geographic Explorer

On May 12-19 2028, National Geographic Explorer sails 7 nights from Dublin, Ireland to Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.. The published route brings together Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland, Isle of Skye, Scotland / Loch Ewe (day 1 of 2), Isle of Skye, Scotland / Loch Ewe (day 2 of 2), Shetland and Orkney (day 1 of 3), creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

The official planner publishes the complete ordered route and overall departure dates but does not publish port times. Exact route-entry dates are shown only when the official entry count aligns with the date span; all uncertain fields remain unpublished instead of being estimated. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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