Cruise Scotland
Cruise Scotland with a selection of itineraries which explore Scotland’s coasts and Hebridean Islands from the comfort of our vessel Nova Spero.
Our Cruises allow you to experience a real adventure on land and at sea like no other, all under the care of our skipper and the crew of Nova Spero.
Destinations for our 2025 Cruises
St Kilda
Our signature cruise! Join us to explore the Hebrides then heading on out to St Kilda, the most westerly point of Scotland. Depending on the length of trip we will have time to visit a number of the islands of the outer and inner Hebrides such as Skye and Lewis.
A visit to St Kilda is a once-in-a-lifetime experience - make it even more memorable on board Nova Spero!
from £1,750 per person for a 7 Night Cruise
Orkney & Shetland
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to visit the Orkney & Shetland Islands on board the Nova Spero. Cruise the route of the famous North Coast 500 as we head to Orkney,
Shetland or both, depending on the cruise you choose. On Orkney, visit the Italian Chapel, the Old Man of Hoy, the Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Skara brae, Stromness and much more. On Shetland, visit Stromness, Kirkwall and Fair Isle, among other places.
from £1,750 per person for a 7 Night Cruise
Outer Hebrides
A 10 night cruise which will take us to various islands and ports of the Outer Hebrides, including the Isles of Lewis and Harris, North and South Uist, Benbecula, Eriskay and Barra.
See our cruise calendar for the Islands of St Kilda for more options to visit the Outer Hebrides.
from £2,500 per person for a 10 Night Cruise
Inner Hebrides
A range of 5, 6, 7 and 8 night cruises taking in the best of the Inner Hebrides and the 'Small Isles'. On these cruises we visit various islands of the Inner Hebrides, such as Iona, Staffa, Mull, Skye, Rhum, Eigg, Muck, Canna, Coll, Tiree, Isla, Jura and Colonsay. We visit wonderful ports such as Oban, Tobermory and Portree.
from £1,250 per person for a 5 Night Cruise
Caledonian Canal
A cruise along the Caledonian Canal is a most enjoyable trip which takes advantage of Scotland's calm inland waters whilst exploring some of her finest scenery. We have four 5 night cruises available, with options to begin in either Oban or Inverness. Each option of course takes us through Fort Augustus and the beautiful Loch Ness, passing Urquhart Castle, and traverses the majestic Neptune's Staircase.
from £1,350 per person for a 5 Night Cruise
Glencoe & Ben Nevis
The west coast of Scotland has some of the most dramatic scenery in the world, and it doesn't come any more dramatic than mythical Glencoe and mighty Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. On this cruise of inland waters we have the time to see and enjoy the best of the west - Loch Etive and the 'Falls of Lora', Port Appin and Lismore, Castle Stalker, Loch Leven and Glencoe, Kinlochleven, the Corran Narrows and the world's shortest ferry crossing, then on to Fort William, the outdoor capital of the UK, sitting in the shadow of Ben Nevis.
from £1,500 per person for a 6 Night Cruise
Short Cruises in Winter
There's no place like the Highlands & Islands of Scotland in winter time. With Skarvlines, we offer the opportunity for short break cruises to visit iconic Scottish locations such as picturesque Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, the rugged peninsula of Ardnamurchan, beautiful Glencoe and Majestic Ben Nevis. See Scotland in winter and enjoy all that the beautiful Nova Spero has to offer, including a roaring log fire on those longer evenings!
from £650 per person for a 3 Night Cruise
Hogmanay / New Year Cruise
See in the New Year in style on board Nova Spero in front of a roaring fire. We'll be in Oban for the bells, saying farewell to 2024 and welcoming 2025 with all of its possibilities! We'll then cruise around Mull, visiting Tobermory then on to the islands of Staffa and Iona before returning to Oban, for auld lang syne!
from £1,575 per person for a 5 Night Cruise
What's Included?
Accomodation
Accommodation with all linen and towels provided.
Electricity
For charging cameras, tablets & phones, and other portable electrical items.
Expert Knowledge
Your skipper & crew are on hand to provide expert local knowledge, local folklore and 1st hand experiences.
Breakfast
A full Scottish breakfast is included each day consisting of cereals & pastries, toast with preserves, fruit juices and a cooked breakfast..
Lunch and Refreshments
Lunch on board or a packed lunch for excursion days. Complimentary tea, coffee & water is available throughout the duration of the cruise.
Dinner
A 3 course evening meal will be provided each evening either on board or where detailed, at a nearby Restaurant.
Shower & Toilet Facilities
Shared shower and toilet facilities are available in 3 locations on the boat.
Fishing
Rods and other equipment is available for fishing when suitable for doing so.
Cards, Books & Board Games
We have a good stock of cards, books & board games for use in the guest lounge.